Skyryse · 5 months ago
Flight Test Engineer
Camarillo, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$120K/yr - $175K/yr
4+ years expSkyryse is a company focused on empowering anyone to fly anywhere safely using their innovative operating system, FlightOS. The Flight Test Engineer will design and refine test plans, conduct flight testing, and ensure safety compliance while collaborating closely with the flight test team.
AerospaceAir TransportationInternetTransportation
Responsibilities
Develop Go/NoGo parameters and conduct post-flight data analysis; collaborate with the aircraft integration team to ensure instrumentation is safe for flight
Support flight squawks creation and lifecycle ensuring proper documentation and closure
Plan, organize, and lead data collection ground tests to support flight test campaigns
Conduct thorough risk assessments to identify and mitigate potential hazards associated with test flights, ensuring compliance with safety regulations and standards
Support the execution of successful flight operations by communicating, setting test priorities and communicating them effectively
Run flight test planning, flight readiness reviews, flight briefs/debriefs and post flight analysis using MATLAB / Simulink
Complete all required documentation in accordance with established company procedures
Analyze flight test data using advanced software tools to identify trends, anomalies, and potential issues; ensure accuracy in data collection methods and instrumentation calibration
Work closely with GNC and Flight Test teams to support test campaigns
Perform other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's of Science in aerospace engineering, systems engineering or other engineering discipline
4+ years of professional working experience
Experience working with flight test and Safety Management Systems
Preferred
Master's or PhD degree in aerospace engineering, systems engineering or other aerospace related field
6+ years experience as a Flight Test Engineer for civil or military aircraft with rotorcraft development preferred
Experience writing flight test plans as part of a FAA certification program and generating reports from analyzed flight test data
Proficient in analyzing and plotting flight test data using Matlab or similar tools and then generate appropriate formal report
Understanding of flight instrumentation and signal processing techniques
Passion for aviation and flight testing
Previous experience working with handling qualities rating scale (HQRS)
Previous experience in rotorcraft helicopter flight characteristics and flight testing techniques
Benefits
Valuable stock option plan
Heavily subsidized medical, dental and vision plans
20 days of paid time off (PTO) and 5 sick days annually
Company
Skyryse
Skyryse is a manufacturing firm that offers aerospace hardware and software operating systems and components design, production, and sales.
51-200 employees
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2024 (4)
2023 (3)
2022 (1)
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Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$400.58MKey Investors
Infinite CapitalCantosVenrock
2025-10-09Series C· $167.08M
2021-10-27Series B· $200M
2020-05-15Debt Financing· $2.5M
Leadership Team
Mark Groden
Founder & CEO
Stephen Koo
Chief Financial Officer
Recent News
2026-01-05
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