Flight Test Engineer – UAS/C-UAS Systems

OWT Global, LLC; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Opportunity for growth

Collaborative work environment

Job summary

A defense technology company in Tampa is seeking a Flight Test Engineer to support the development and testing of advanced Unmanned Aircraft Systems. The ideal candidate will manage flight test planning, execution, and data analysis in dynamic environments. The role requires strong expertise in flight test methodologies, data analysis, and system integration, along with a relevant degree and clearance. Join an innovative team dedicated to enhancing system capabilities and mission effectiveness.

Qualifications

• 3-7 years of experience in flight test engineering, UAS testing, or aerospace system validation.
• Strong experience with data analysis, correlation, and visualization tools.
• Active Secret security clearance (or ability to obtain).

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute developmental flight tests for UAS and C-UAS systems.
• Support integration and validation of multi-sensor architectures.
• Analyze test data for detection accuracy and performance.

Skills

Flight test engineering

Data analysis

System integration

Telemetry

UAS experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in aerospace engineering or related field

Tools

Python

MATLAB

Data analytics platforms

Job description

A defense technology company in Tampa is seeking a Flight Test Engineer to support the development and testing of advanced Unmanned Aircraft Systems. The ideal candidate will manage flight test planning, execution, and data analysis in dynamic environments. The role requires strong expertise in flight test methodologies, data analysis, and system integration, along with a relevant degree and clearance. Join an innovative team dedicated to enhancing system capabilities and mission effectiveness.