Entry-Level Flight Test Engineer (UAS) – Outdoor Testing

Edge Autonomy; California; On-site; USD 85,000 - 116,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Paid PTO

Paid holidays

Medical insurance

Vision & Dental

Disability insurance

HSA/FSA

Critical care plan

Accident care plan

ESPP

Job summary

Edge Autonomy is seeking an Entry-Level Flight Test Engineer to support the planning, execution, and analysis of component, subsystem, and system-level testing for unmanned aircraft systems. You will assist with flight test preparation, data collection, troubleshooting, and documentation, gaining exposure to a steady testing cadence across disciplines.

This role offers hands-on flight test experience, collaboration with engineering teams, and opportunities to participate in outdoor test

Qualifications

• B.S. in a flight/UAV related engineering field (Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical, or similar).
• Coursework or project experience in aerospace systems, UAVs, robotics, or flight-related engineering disciplines.
• Familiarity with data acquisition systems, telemetry concepts, or controls (academic or hobby experience acceptable).
• Ability to follow structured test procedures and maintain clear documentation.
• Basic electrical and mechanical troubleshooting aptitude.
• Ability to work cooperatively with multidisciplinary teams.
• Microsoft Office (especially Word, Excel).

Responsibilities

• Assist in reviewing design and test requirements to support development of test plans and procedures.
• Support coordination efforts with design, systems, and software engineers during test preparation activities.
• Gain familiarity with aviation regulations, safety standards, and compliance considerations relevant to UAS testing.
• Support pre-flight inspections, system checks, and readiness activities.
• Participate in ground and flight test operations alongside experienced flight test engineers and operators.
• Assist with real-time monitoring of flight data, documenting observations and deviations.
• Help troubleshoot issues that arise during testing and contribute to corrective actions under guidance.
• Collect, organize, and perform basic analysis on flight test data.
• Assist in preparing test reports, documenting results, findings, and preliminary recommendations.
• Present summarized findings to engineering teams as part of post-test reviews.
• Follow established safety protocols during all phases of testing.
• Contribute to risk assessments and mitigation plans for outdoor and remote test activities.
• Participate in post-test debriefs to help identify lessons learned and improvements.
• Support refinement of test methodologies, procedures, and tools.
• Stay informed of industry trends and evolving UAS technologies.
• Collaborate effectively across teams and contribute positively to organizational learning and test discipline maturity.
• This role may require up to 25% travel.
• Expect significant time spent outdoors in various weather conditions to support routine flight test operations.

Skills

Data acquisition

Telemetry concepts

Electrical troubleshooting

Mechanical troubleshooting

Team collaboration

Education

B.S. in flight/UAV related engineering

Tools

MATLAB

Python

Job description

Edge Autonomy is seeking an Entry-Level Flight Test Engineer to support the planning, execution, and analysis of component, subsystem, and system-level testing for unmanned aircraft systems. You will assist with flight test preparation, data collection, troubleshooting, and documentation, gaining exposure to a steady testing cadence across disciplines.

This role offers hands-on flight test experience, collaboration with engineering teams, and opportunities to participate in outdoor test