Flight Systems Test Engineer - Own the Flight-Test Cycle

Blue Signal Search; Aberdeen (NC); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base compensation

Equity participation

Company paid medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) match

Generous paid time off

Job summary

Blue Signal Search is looking for a Flight Systems Test Engineer in Aberdeen, North Carolina. This hands-on role allows engineers to lead the testing phases of unmanned aircraft, translating engineering concepts into practical testing plans.

The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years of experience, strong communication skills, and a bachelor's degree in a relevant engineering discipline. This unique opportunity positions you within a small, impactful engineering team focused on advancing autonomous platforms.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in flight test, systems test, aircraft development, or robotics.
• Remote pilot certification or familiarity with unmanned flight operations.
• Comfortable in a fast-moving environment where engineers handle various tasks.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning for flight and system testing of unmanned aircraft.
• Translate engineering objectives into test plans and acceptance criteria.
• Coordinate site logistics for efficient execution.

Skills

Flight test experience

Systems test experience

Practical experience with unmanned aircraft

Working proficiency with Python

Strong communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in aerospace, mechanical, electrical, robotics, or related engineering discipline

Tools

Telemetry workflows

Engineering data review tools

Job description

Blue Signal Search is looking for a Flight Systems Test Engineer in Aberdeen, North Carolina. This hands-on role allows engineers to lead the testing phases of unmanned aircraft, translating engineering concepts into practical testing plans.

The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years of experience, strong communication skills, and a bachelor's degree in a relevant engineering discipline. This unique opportunity positions you within a small, impactful engineering team focused on advancing autonomous platforms.