Flight Test Engineer (R2529)
Dallas Metro Area
Aircraft Engineering – Flight Test /
Full Time Employee /
On-site
Job Description:
Are you a passionate, innovative, and experienced in aircraft ground and flight system-level testing looking to help develop state-of-the-art AI and robotics products? Are you eager to make a positive difference in the world? Do you want to work alongside mission driven and values focused teammates? Shield AI is just the place for you!
As a Flight Test Engineer, you will lead the integration and verification efforts for our vertical take-off unmanned aerial vehicle, demonstrating flightworthiness and mission capability. You will work cross-functionally in a dynamic and fast paced environment to help to plan and conduct UAV ground and flight testing in support of product development and prototyping.
What you'll do:
- Lead the planning, execution, and analysis of ground and flight tests for V-Bat unmanned system
- Conduct flight tests, rigorously assessing system capabilities and performance
- Engage hands-on during flight test operations, ensuring precise execution and data collection
- Drive hardware and software modifications based on thorough analysis and feedback obtained from testing outcomes.
- Lead flight readiness reviews, pre-flight briefs, debriefs, etc. in a test conductorcapacity.
- Document test procedures, results, and lessons learned to contribute to the continuous improvement of flight test processes.
- Conduct risk assessments and implement mitigation strategies to ensure the safety of flight test operations.
Required qualifications:
- 2+ years of hands-on flight test experience required
- B.S. degree in STEM discipline, preference forAerospace or Mechanical Engineering
- Demonstrated track record of assuming ownership over development processes and features and delivering outstanding outcomes
- Proven track record of successfully shipping products, showcasing the ability to navigate through development cycles, overcome obstacles, and deliver high-quality solutions to meet project deadlines and exceed client expectations in a fast-paced environment
- Proactively identify opportunities for improvement within Flight Test Engineering, demonstrating initiative to propose and implement innovative solutions that enhance efficiency, quality, and overall project success and V-Bat reliability
- You are organized and methodical.
- You are a strong communicator, both written and verbally.
- You have a demonstrated record of working hard, being a trustworthy teammate, holding yourself and others to high standards, and being kind to others
Preferred qualifications:
- Proficiency in MATLAB
- Proficiency in Python
- Design experience
- Experience building or prototyping small aircraft or RC components
- Previous UAV operations and/or maintenance
$83,768 - $148,898 a year
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