UAS Flight Test Engineer — Global Field Trials & Autonomy

Slope; Costa Mesa (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 141,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

Generous time off

Professional development reimbursement

Job summary

Slope is seeking a UAS Flight Test Engineer in Costa Mesa, California. The successful candidate will conduct testing and evaluation of Group 3 Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) ensuring performance and reliability. They will be responsible for travel to test sites, developing test plans, and communicating with the team. A Bachelor’s degree in engineering, along with 2-5+ years of experience, is required. The role offers a salary range of $100,000 to $141,000, plus top-tier benefits including health insurance and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• 2-5+ years of experience in UAS integration, testing, and project management.
• Ability and willingness to travel >75% to remote locations.
• Strong grasp of engineering principles and technical concepts.

Responsibilities

• Conduct rigorous testing of Group 3 UAS for performance.
• Deploy to remote test sites within the US and overseas.
• Develop and execute focused test plans for trials.

Skills

UAS integration

Project management

Testing and evaluation

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related field

Tools

FAA Part 107 certification

Job description

Slope is seeking a UAS Flight Test Engineer in Costa Mesa, California. The successful candidate will conduct testing and evaluation of Group 3 Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) ensuring performance and reliability. They will be responsible for travel to test sites, developing test plans, and communicating with the team. A Bachelor’s degree in engineering, along with 2-5+ years of experience, is required. The role offers a salary range of $100,000 to $141,000, plus top-tier benefits including health insurance and retirement plans.