Lead Flight Test Engineer – Autonomous VTOL Program

Roboticsconnected; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Shield AI is seeking a seasoned Flight Test Engineer to lead ground and flight test planning for X-BAT, the world’s first autonomous VTOL jet aircraft. You will shape the flight test strategy and direct campaigns to accelerate safe, rapid development of this cutting‑edge air system.

You will partner with engineering, flight operations, autonomy, and safety teams to define objectives, assess risk, execute missions, and analyze data to evaluate performance and advance the flight test program in a

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in developmental flight testing and mission control operations.
• Proven ability to lead complex test campaigns with safety in mind.
• Strong data analysis skills to evaluate aircraft performance.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute flight test campaigns for autonomous aircraft.
• Lead test planning, objectives definition, and risk assessment.
• Collaborate with engineering, operations, and safety teams to collect and interpret data.

Job description

Shield AI is seeking a seasoned Flight Test Engineer to lead ground and flight test planning for X-BAT, the world’s first autonomous VTOL jet aircraft. You will shape the flight test strategy and direct campaigns to accelerate safe, rapid development of this cutting‑edge air system.

You will partner with engineering, flight operations, autonomy, and safety teams to define objectives, assess risk, execute missions, and analyze data to evaluate performance and advance the flight test program in a