Stratospheric Flight Test Lead — Autonomous Aircraft

Radicalaero; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Radical is building high-altitude solar-powered aircraft designed to fly continuously in the stratosphere from our Seattle office. We are assembling a dynamic team of engineers and builders to propel our technology to the next level.

As Flight Test Lead you will develop flight test plans, oversee preparations and execution, and work with partners to ensure safe, successful testing of prototype autonomous aircraft systems. You will join a small, agile, interdisciplinary team in Seattle.

Qualifications

• Proven experience executing flight test programs for aerospace systems.
• Experience operating or testing uncrewed aircraft platforms.
• Experience coordinating testing programs with multiple stakeholders and external partners.
• Experience working with government agencies on innovative aerospace technologies.
• Familiarity with aircraft airworthiness and maintenance standards.

Responsibilities

• Develop comprehensive flight test plans for prototype autonomous stratospheric aircraft systems
• Lead the preparation for and execution of flight tests, including pre-flight checks, in-flight monitoring, and post-flight analyses
• Work with testing partners to coordinate flight testing activities
• Manage technical risks and ensure the safety of all flight testing operations
• Guide test teams and prototype systems to readiness for flight test
• Support the creation of operational requirements and procedures for new aircraft systems
• Work with engineering teams to complete analysis and reports from flight test activities

Skills

Flight test planning

Autonomous UAS testing

Stakeholder coordination

Regulatory knowledge

Risk management

Aerospace testing

Education

BS in Aerospace Engineering

Job description

Radical is building high-altitude solar-powered aircraft designed to fly continuously in the stratosphere from our Seattle office. We are assembling a dynamic team of engineers and builders to propel our technology to the next level.

As Flight Test Lead you will develop flight test plans, oversee preparations and execution, and work with partners to ensure safe, successful testing of prototype autonomous aircraft systems. You will join a small, agile, interdisciplinary team in Seattle.