Edge Autonomy · 1 day ago
Flight Test Engineer (Army Programs)
San Luis Obispo, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$95K/yr - $135K/yr
4+ years expEdge Autonomy is a company focused on engineering solutions for military applications, and they are seeking a Flight Test Engineer to ensure that component, subsystem, and system tests are well planned and executed. The role involves collaborating with engineers and stakeholders, leading test activities, and resolving issues in the field while maintaining a government security clearance.
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 test and coordinates other personnel to accomplish test goals
Provides detailed and helpful feedback, both formal and informal, to design activities
Collaborate with Stakeholders and Government customers to ensure test planning and execution of test, validation, and verification activities
Assists all functions in resolution of issues
Communicates plans and status vs. plans to leadership
Must be able to obtain and maintain a government security clearance
This role will require up to 50% 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 4 years experience in conducting formal test at the component, subsystem, and system level
At least 2 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)
Must be able to obtain and maintain a government security clearance
This role will require up to 50% travel to other company locations and client sites
Preferred
Experience generating formal test plans and reports in government format(s)
Experience generating test plans based on formal requirements documents
UAV operation Experience with U.S. Army testing activities, specifically with ATEC
Experience with U.S. Army software safety testing, specifically with AMC 385-17 and MIL-STD-882E
Experienced with Environmental Testing, Electromagnetic Environmental Effects (E3) Testing, Transportation Testing, and System Level Flight Testing
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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