Edge Autonomy · 3 months ago
Lead Flight Test Engineer
San Luis Obispo, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$140K/yr - $190K/yr
6+ years expEdge Autonomy is a company focused on advanced UAV solutions, and they are seeking a Lead Flight Test Engineer. The role involves planning and executing tests for components and systems, leading teams through test activities, and providing expertise to resolve issues in the field.
AerospaceDrone ManagementDrones
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Working with design and test requirements to generate test plans
Evaluates testing standards required for various efforts, and incorporates into plans
Leads the conduct of tests and coordinates other personnel to accomplish test goals
Provides detailed and helpful feedback, both formal and informal, to design activities
Assists all functions in resolution of issues
Communicates plans and status vs. plans to leadership
This role will require up to 25% travel to other company locations and client sites
Qualification
Required
B.S. in a flight/UAV related engineering field (Aerospace, Mechanical, or similar)
At least 6 years' experience in conducting formal test at the component, subsystem, and system level
At least 4 years' experience in conducting test of aircraft/UAVs
Experience generating formal test plans and reports
Test Planning
Test setup and field equipment deployment, including remote locations
Electrical and mechanical troubleshooting
Working cooperatively with a team
Microsoft Office (especially Word, Excel)
Preferred
Experience generating formal test plans and reports in government format(s)
Experience generating test plans based on formal requirements documents
Experience working with CAN and Ethernet data
UAV operation
Radio Control or other flight skills
Benefits
Matching 401(k)
Paid PTO
Paid holidays
Medical, vision, and dental insurance
Group Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
HSA and FSA Options
Critical Care Plan
Accident Care Plan
Company
Edge Autonomy
Edge Autonomy manufactures unmanned aircraft vehicles for the government and private companies.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown2025-01-20Acquired
Leadership Team
John Purvis
Chief Executive Officer
Allen Gardner
CTO
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