Elroy Air · 3 months ago
Flight Test Engineer
Byron, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$123K/yr - $188K/yr
4+ years expElroy Air is pioneering the future of logistics with their autonomous VTOL cargo aircraft. The Flight Test Engineer will be responsible for developing and executing flight test programs to validate performance and ensure compliance with safety regulations.
AerospaceAir TransportationLogisticsRobotics
Responsibilities
Develop detailed ground and flight test plans, procedures, and test cards for autonomous VTOL aircraft. Define test objectives, parameters, and instrumentation needs while collaborating with engineers to align plans with certification requirements and manage risk assessments
Conduct flight tests for autonomous systems including navigation, control, cargo handling, and mission autonomy systems. Operate data acquisition systems during flight tests to collect real-time performance data and evaluate system reliability across flight conditions and VTOL/forward flight profiles
Analyze and interpret flight test data to evaluate system performance and identify deviations from expected results. Generate timely, comprehensive reports with data summaries, analysis results, and conclusions. Provide actionable recommendations for aircraft design and performance improvements
Participate in system integration testing and validation activities for aircraft subsystems. Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams to troubleshoot issues and verify system performance against specifications
Configure, calibrate, and maintain flight test instrumentation systems. Utilize modeling and simulation to predict aircraft performance, comparing simulated predictions with actual flight performance to validate models and improve accuracy
Ensure strict adherence to safety protocols and company policies during flight tests, with particular emphasis on autonomous operations. Maintain compliance with FAA and UAS regulations while participating in safety reviews and risk assessments
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field
4+ years of flight test engineering experience with preference for autonomous systems, VTOL aircraft, or UAS operations
Deep understanding of flight test methodologies, aircraft systems integration, and autonomous flight control systems
Proficiency in instrumentation, data acquisition, and analysis tools (e.g., Python, MATLAB)
Working knowledge of FAA Part 107, proposed FAA Part 108, and other UAS regulations and certification requirements
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with excellent technical communication skills
Ability to work effectively in dynamic flight test environments, including outdoor flight test operations and schedules impacted by weather
Preferred
Master's degree in Aerospace Engineering or a related field
8+ years of experience in flight testing or a related engineering field, with experience in autonomous systems or VTOL aircraft
Experience with DOD aircraft programs, and familiarity with military airworthiness processes
Experience developing safety cases and risk assessments for novel autonomous aircraft configurations
Hands-on experience with flight dynamics modeling and simulation-based test planning
Private Pilot's License or higher
Certification Experience with DO-178C, DO-254, or similar
Benefits
Full medical/dental/vision coverage
401(k) with company matching
Generous parental leave
Flexible PTO policy
Flexible work environment: Hybrid work options when not conducting flight operations, with a collaborative office culture that values work-life integration.
Company
Elroy Air
Elroy Air is a logistics company that specializes in the fields of logistics, robotics, and air transportation.
51-200 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$111.55MKey Investors
Catapult VenturesLevitate Capital
2024-11-15Undisclosed· $6.64M
2024-10-24Series A
2024-02-05Series Unknown· $48.93M
Leadership Team
Clint Cope
Advisor & Co-Founder
David Merrill
Executive Chairman
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