Flight Test Team Lead - EVTOL/UAM Engineering

Honda Research Institute USA, Inc.; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Honda Research Institute USA, Inc. is seeking a Flight Test Team Lead to guide the development of advanced air mobility vehicles. The position is critical in managing the flight test engineering team, ensuring safety and compliance with FAA regulations, and executing test plans.

The ideal candidate will have a STEM degree and over 10 years of experience in aircraft development, demonstrating expertise in flight test engineering. The role requires strong leadership, communication skills, and commitment to safety in all testing activities.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in aircraft development projects with hands-on flight test experience.
• Experience leading flight test programs or projects.
• Knowledge of FAA Regulations and safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day activities of the flight test team including pilots and engineers.
• Execute flight test operations on experimental aircraft.
• Coordinate test documentation and reporting.

Skills

Flight test engineering

Aircraft performance knowledge

Team management

Communication and coordination

Safety procedures compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Job description

Honda Research Institute USA, Inc. is seeking a Flight Test Team Lead to guide the development of advanced air mobility vehicles. The position is critical in managing the flight test engineering team, ensuring safety and compliance with FAA regulations, and executing test plans.

The ideal candidate will have a STEM degree and over 10 years of experience in aircraft development, demonstrating expertise in flight test engineering. The role requires strong leadership, communication skills, and commitment to safety in all testing activities.