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Swift Engineering · 1 day ago

UAV Test Engineer

San Clemente, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$120K/yr - $140K/yr

5+ years exp

Swift Engineering is seeking a highly motivated UAV Test Engineer to plan, execute, and analyze test activities for advanced unmanned aerial vehicle systems. This role involves close collaboration with design and engineering teams to ensure system performance, reliability, and safety throughout development and flight testing.

Aerospace

Hiring Manager

Daniela Bublik, MBA

Responsibilities

Develop, document, and execute test plans and test procedures for UAV subsystems and full aircraft

Work directly with the design and development teams to validate requirements and design assumptions

Plan and support ground tests, integration tests, and flight tests

Configure and operate test equipment, instrumentation, and data acquisition systems

Analyze test data and convert results into clear, meaningful inputs for design decisions

Identify performance gaps, anomalies, and failure modes, and support root-cause analysis

Prepare test reports, summaries, and presentations for technical reviews

Support iterative design improvements based on test findings

Maintain test documentation and ensure traceability to requirements

Qualification

UAV testing experienceTest procedure developmentData analysis skillsMatlab/SimulinkHILSIL systemsUAV systems experienceCommunication skillsSelf-motivated

Required

Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical, or related field)

5+ years of experience in UAV, aerospace, or complex system testing

Experience developing and executing test procedures and test plans

Strong data analysis skills with the ability to translate results into engineering recommendations

Hands-on experience with UAV systems, components, or flight operations

Highly experienced with Matlab/Simulink

Working experience with HIL and SIL systems

Strong communication skills and ability to work cross-functionally

Self-motivated, proactive, and capable of working independently

Preferred

Master's degree in Engineering

Experience with flight test instrumentation, telemetry, and data analysis tools

Familiarity with UAV control systems, avionics, and propulsion systems

Experience supporting iterative or rapid development programs

Knowledge of aerospace test standards and best practices

Benefits

9/80 Schedule

Health Insurance

Vision Insurance - 100% covered for Employees

Dental Insurance - 100% covered for Employees

Life Insurance - 100% covered by Swift, plus the option to purchase additional life insurance for you and your dependents.

401k with company match

Extremely generous company holiday calendar including a holiday hiatus in December, and highly competitive PTO plans.

16 weeks of paid Caregiver & Wellness Leave to care for a family member, bond with your baby, or tend to your own medical condition.

Family Planning & Parenting Support: Fertility (eg, IVF, preservation), adoption, and gestational carrier coverage with additional benefits and resources to provide support from planning to parenting.