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Autonodyne LLC · 3 days ago

Flight Test Engineer

Boston, MA

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid Level

$80K/yr - $140K/yr

2+ years exp

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Responsibilities

Develop flight test plans for the systems engineering verification and validation process.

Plan testing programs to account for development cycles and project deadlines.

Maintain the fleet of Autonodyne flight test vehicles.

Effectively record flight test results in an organized and meaningful manner and convey flight test results with the development team.

Support flight demonstrations when needed.

Analyze and understand flight test data.

Troubleshoot UAS systems before, during and after testing efforts.

Qualification

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Flight test engineeringPart 107 licenseUAS/UAV/Unmanned SystemsMavlinkHigh-pressure scenariosDoD Secret ClearanceProblem-solvingTeamworkLeadershipAdaptabilityDecision-makingOrganizationFlight Test PracticesRC ExperienceUAS Flight TestingDOD EntitiesBlue-UAS SystemsNDAA ComplianceBoston/Cambridge Metro AreaSecurity Clearance

Required

US Citizenship required

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Systems or Aerospace Engineering or related field

2+ years of experience as a flight test engineer

Has an active part 107-license

Experience in UAS/UAV/Unmanned Systems

Experience with vehicles that utilize Mavlink

Thrives in a team-driven environment and can follow or lead based on situational requirements

Experience leading a team to solve complex engineering problems

Capable of working in high-pressure scenarios

Highly organized and strives to keep both themselves and their team organized

Able to make difficult decisions when presented with conflicting priorities

Ability to obtain and maintain an Active DoD Secret Clearance

Preferred

Master's degree Aerospace / UAS Engineering

Formal education in flight test practices

A high degree of RC experience is preferred but not required if the applicant has other relevant UAS flight testing experience

Experience working for or with DOD entities

Strong understanding of Blue-UAS/NDAA compliant systems

Active DoD Secret Clearance

Strongly prefer domicile near the Boston/Cambridge metro area but will consider non-local domicile – relocation to Boston area part of compensation package, if necessary

Security clearance (active or previous) or the ability to be granted one desired