Flight Test Engineer — UAS & C-UAS Systems

OWT Global LLC; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A defense technology company is seeking a Flight Test Engineer to support advanced Unmanned Aircraft Systems. Responsibilities include flight test planning, execution, and data analysis to evaluate system performance. The ideal candidate will have experience with UAS, test engineering, and a strong background in data evaluation. This role requires effective communication skills and the ability to work in a dynamic environment. Candidates must possess a Bachelor's degree in a related field and an active security clearance.

Qualifications

• 3–7 years of experience in flight test engineering or aerospace system validation.
• Experience with data collection architectures and flight test instrumentation.
• 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 to evaluate detection accuracy and mission effectiveness.

Skills

Experience with UAS and Counter-UAS systems

Data analysis

Telemetry systems

Strong problem-solving skills

Effective communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in aerospace engineering or related field

Tools

Python

MATLAB

Telemetry analysis software

Job description

A defense technology company is seeking a Flight Test Engineer to support advanced Unmanned Aircraft Systems. Responsibilities include flight test planning, execution, and data analysis to evaluate system performance. The ideal candidate will have experience with UAS, test engineering, and a strong background in data evaluation. This role requires effective communication skills and the ability to work in a dynamic environment. Candidates must possess a Bachelor's degree in a related field and an active security clearance.