Flight Test Engineer: Autonomous Flight Control Systems

Reliable Robotics; San Martin (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Reliable Robotics in the United States is seeking a Flight Test Engineer to join the Flight Test and Integration team. You will verify the function of modified flight control systems for a remotely operated autoflight system and ensure end-to-end test coverage from lab to vehicle.

This role requires a Bachelor's in engineering and 2+ years of flight test experience, plus willingness to travel up to 25%. You will draft test plans, hazard analyses, and may serve as test director during flights.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Aerospace, or related discipline.
• 2+ years of experimental flight test experience.
• Ability to draft test plans, test cards, hazard analyses, and act as test director.
• Ability to complete system-level risk assessments.

Responsibilities

• Verify function and capabilities of modified flight control systems for a remotely operated autoflight system.
• Ensure end-to-end functionality from lab to vehicle.
• Coordinate with multiple teams to assess all test requirements.
• Serve as the responsible engineer for the vehicle and often as test director during flights.
• Travel up to 25%.

Skills

Flight test experience

Test planning

Hazard analysis

Team coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Aerospace, or related discipline

Job description

Reliable Robotics in the United States is seeking a Flight Test Engineer to join the Flight Test and Integration team. You will verify the function of modified flight control systems for a remotely operated autoflight system and ensure end-to-end test coverage from lab to vehicle.

This role requires a Bachelor's in engineering and 2+ years of flight test experience, plus willingness to travel up to 25%. You will draft test plans, hazard analyses, and may serve as test director during flights.