Senior UAV Flight Test Engineer

Zone5Technologies; San Luis Obispo (CA); On-site; USD 125,000 - 151,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive total compensation package

Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and vision

401k with company match

4 weeks of paid time off

12 annual company holidays

Job summary

Zone5Technologies in San Luis Obispo, CA, is seeking experienced Flight Test Engineers to play a key role in assembling and testing unmanned aircraft systems (UAS). The successful candidate will develop test plans, conduct flight tests, and analyze performance data for UAVs.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering and several years of experience in UAV flight testing.

Join us to be part of innovative advancements in unmanned systems technology!

Qualifications

• 5-8 years of experience in aerospace engineering, with 3-5 years in UAV flight testing.
• Experience in planning and conducting flight tests for unmanned systems.
• Part 107 pilot preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop flight test plans, objectives, and safety protocols.
• Conduct pre-flight inspections and execute flight tests.
• Collect and analyze flight test data for UAV performance.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Flight test software proficiency

Knowledge of FAA regulations

Teamwork abilities

Able to work in dynamic environments

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering

Tools

Data acquisition systems

Telemetry systems

Flight control systems

Job description

Zone5Technologies in San Luis Obispo, CA, is seeking experienced Flight Test Engineers to play a key role in assembling and testing unmanned aircraft systems (UAS). The successful candidate will develop test plans, conduct flight tests, and analyze performance data for UAVs.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering and several years of experience in UAV flight testing.

Join us to be part of innovative advancements in unmanned systems technology!