Lead Flight Test Engineer - UAV Systems

Redwire Space; San Luis Obispo (CA); On-site; USD 129,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Matching 401(k)

Paid PTO

Paid holidays

Medical, vision, and dental insurance

Group Short-Term & Long-Term Disabilty

HSA and FSA Options

Critical Care Plan

Accident Care Plan

Employee Stock Purchasing Program (ESP

Job summary

Redwire Space in San Luis Obispo, CA is seeking a Senior Flight Test Engineer to ensure component, subsystem, and system/aircraft test programs are well planned and executed. You will lead test activities, define requirements early, and coordinate with customers and operators to diagnose field issues.

The role requires travel up to 50% to other company locations and client sites; duties include collaboration with design teams, developing test plans, and communicating plans and status to

Qualifications

• B.S. in a flight/UAV related engineering field (Aerospace, Mechanical, or similar).
• At least 4 years of formal test experience at component, subsystem, and system level.
• At least 2 years of test experience with aircraft/UAVs.
• Experience generating formal test plans and reports.
• Test planning, setup, and field equipment deployment including remote locations.
• Electrical and mechanical troubleshooting.
• Collaborative work with a project team.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools.

Responsibilities

• Working with design and test requirements to generate test plans.
• Evaluates testing standards and integrates them into plans.
• Leads the conduct of tests and coordinates personnel to achieve goals.
• Provides detailed feedback to design activities.
• Collaborate with stakeholders and government customers on test planning and execution.
• Assist all functions in resolving issues.
• Communicate plans and status versus plans to leadership.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a government security clearance.
• Role may require up to 50% travel to other locations and client sites.

Skills

Test Planning

Test setup

Electrical troubleshooting

Mechanical troubleshooting

Team collaboration

Microsoft Office

Education

B.S. in flight/UAV engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Redwire Space in San Luis Obispo, CA is seeking a Senior Flight Test Engineer to ensure component, subsystem, and system/aircraft test programs are well planned and executed. You will lead test activities, define requirements early, and coordinate with customers and operators to diagnose field issues.

The role requires travel up to 50% to other company locations and client sites; duties include collaboration with design teams, developing test plans, and communicating plans and status to