Senior Flight Test Engineer — UAS and Aircraft Systems

Shield AI; New York (NY); On-site; USD 100,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Shield AI is seeking a Flight Test Engineer to develop, plan, execute, and analyze ground and flight test operations for our next-gen aircraft systems. You will collaborate across engineering, operations, autonomy, and product support to advance capabilities.

You will lead test activities, document results, and improve data workflows while traveling to test sites as needed. A STEM degree and 5+ years of relevant experience are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in STEM required.
• 5+ years in ground/flight testing for aerospace systems.
• Strong troubleshooting in field or lab environments.
• Excellent cross-functional communication.
• Willingness to travel and work outdoors in test ranges.

Responsibilities

• Develop, publish, and execute flight test plans and risk assessments.
• Support integration and test of aircraft systems and data links.
• Lead pre-, in-, and post-flight activities and data collection.
• Analyze flight data to identify trends, anomalies, and root causes.
• Coordinate with engineering to validate requirements and mature capabilities.
• Document results and recommendations in technical reports.
• Support maintenance, configuration control, and system readiness.
• Improve flight test processes and data workflows.
• Travel to test sites and customer locations as required.

Skills

Flight test planning

Data analysis

Troubleshooting

Communication

Travel readiness

Safety awareness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in STEM

Job description

Shield AI is seeking a Flight Test Engineer to develop, plan, execute, and analyze ground and flight test operations for our next-gen aircraft systems. You will collaborate across engineering, operations, autonomy, and product support to advance capabilities.

You will lead test activities, document results, and improve data workflows while traveling to test sites as needed. A STEM degree and 5+ years of relevant experience are required.