Senior UAV Flight Test Engineer — Plan, Fly & Analyze Tests

Zone 5 Technologies; San Luis Obispo (CA); On-site; USD 125,000 - 184,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

401k with company-match

4 weeks of paid time off

12 annual company holidays

Job summary

Zone 5 Technologies, located in San Luis Obispo, CA, is seeking a Flight Test Engineer to lead UAV flight testing efforts. You'll develop test plans, conduct inspections, and analyze data to ensure performance and safety standards are met.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in aerospace engineering, along with 5-8 years of relevant experience, including 3-5 years in UAV testing. This role offers a salary between $125,000 and $184,000, alongside comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• 5-8 years of experience in aerospace engineering.
• At least 3-5 years in UAV flight testing or related field.
• Experience in planning and conducting flight tests for unmanned systems.

Responsibilities

• Develop detailed flight test plans with safety protocols.
• Analyze flight test data to assess UAV performance.
• Conduct pre-flight inspections and system checks.
• Lead flight tests and troubleshoot issues.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Proficiency in flight test software

Knowledge of FAA regulations

Communication abilities

Teamwork skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in aerospace engineering or related field

Tools

Data acquisition systems

Telemetry systems

Job description

Zone 5 Technologies, located in San Luis Obispo, CA, is seeking a Flight Test Engineer to lead UAV flight testing efforts. You'll develop test plans, conduct inspections, and analyze data to ensure performance and safety standards are met.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in aerospace engineering, along with 5-8 years of relevant experience, including 3-5 years in UAV testing. This role offers a salary between $125,000 and $184,000, alongside comprehensive benefits.