Flight Test Director, Autonomy & ACP Programs

jobr.pro; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits

Equity

Bonus

Job summary

Shield AI is looking for a Hivemind Solutions Flight Test Director in Washington, D.C. You will lead flight testing and manage integration of autonomy in group 5 UAS. This role demands expertise in aviation tests, technical leadership, and collaboration with diverse teams.

The candidate must possess at least 15 years of experience in the field with a strong background in safety management and system integration. A bonus, benefits, and equity are included in the compensation package.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in aviation or related fields required.
• Proven track record in leading flight test or large-scale system integration efforts.
• Strong background in full-scale aviation test environments.

Responsibilities

• Act as Test Director for Hivemind autonomy integration on ACP systems.
• Plan and execute large-scale flight test campaigns.
• Coordinate execution across multiple functions including software and hardware.

Skills

Leadership

Flight test planning

Risk management

Technical communication

Python

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Git

Jira/Azure DevOps

Job description

Shield AI is looking for a Hivemind Solutions Flight Test Director in Washington, D.C. You will lead flight testing and manage integration of autonomy in group 5 UAS. This role demands expertise in aviation tests, technical leadership, and collaboration with diverse teams.

The candidate must possess at least 15 years of experience in the field with a strong background in safety management and system integration. A bonus, benefits, and equity are included in the compensation package.