Senior UAV Test Engineer - Flight Validation & Insights

Swift Engineering, Inc; San Clemente (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401k with company match

Generous holiday calendar

Job summary

A leading aerospace company in California is seeking a motivated UAV Test Engineer to design, execute, and analyze tests for advanced unmanned aerial vehicle systems. The role involves working closely with design teams and executing comprehensive test plans. Candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree in Engineering and have 5+ years of relevant experience. Strong data analysis skills and hands-on UAV experience are essential. The position offers a competitive salary and benefits including health insurance and generous PTO.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in UAV, aerospace, or complex system testing.
• Experience developing and executing test procedures and plans.
• Self-motivated, proactive, and capable of working independently.

Responsibilities

• Develop, document, and execute test plans for UAV subsystems.
• Analyze test data and convert results into actionable insights.
• Prepare test reports and presentations for technical reviews.

Skills

Hands-on experience with UAV systems

Strong data analysis skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical)

Tools

MATLAB/Simulink

Flight test instrumentation

Job description

A leading aerospace company in California is seeking a motivated UAV Test Engineer to design, execute, and analyze tests for advanced unmanned aerial vehicle systems. The role involves working closely with design teams and executing comprehensive test plans. Candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree in Engineering and have 5+ years of relevant experience. Strong data analysis skills and hands-on UAV experience are essential. The position offers a competitive salary and benefits including health insurance and generous PTO.