UAS Flight Test Engineer responsible for planning, executing, and reporting on developmental and operational flight test and evaluation activities for Group 3 UAS.
Locations (3)
Costa Mesa, California, United States
United States
United Kingdom
Compensation
$117,000—$154,000 USD
Responsibilities
Conduct rigorous testing and evaluation of Group 3 UAS to ensure performance and reliability.
Deploy to remote test sites within the US, with opportunity to support trials in overseas locations.
Participate in weekly stand-ups and provide progress reports to program and T&E leadership.
Develop and execute focused test plans for internal and customer trials.
Develop and implement baseline safety plans to mitigate risks during testing.
Lead a full‑stack aerospace project as part of a 12‑week summer fellowship at nTop’s New York City headquarters, designing, building, and testing a cutting‑edge Unmanned Aircraft System.
Compensation
Pay: $20 per hour for 40 hours per week
Responsibilities
Design and optimize a novel UAS configuration
Build and fly a prototype from digital design to physical testing
Document the process and produce marketing content and research publications
Requirements
Bachelor's or equivalent in Aerospace Engineering
Bachelor's or equivalent in Mechanical Engineering
Bachelor's or equivalent in Electrical Engineering
Senior Avionics IMA Specialist responsible for design, integration, verification and validation of IMA architectures for regional and business aircraft.
Responsibilities
Propose innovative solutions for IMA architectures
Design and verify IMA avionics systems in lab and on aircraft
Specify platform requirements for IMA avionics
Configure IMA modules and manage interface documentation
Support clients on existing and future IMA systems
Lead a team of 30-40 avionics system and IVV specialists, overseeing design, integration, validation, safety, and cybersecurity for embedded aircraft systems.
Responsibilities
Plan and track engineering and IVV activities
Manage team resources and budget
Develop professional growth plans for team members
Report progress and metrics to stakeholders
Drive research and technology initiatives
Requirements
Bachelor's or Master's in Electrical Engineering or Software Engineering
Responsible for the maintenance, troubleshooting, maintenance, repair, modification, installation, and functional testing of radio, radar, cabin management, and navigation systems and equipment.
Responsibilities
Fabricate and install interconnect wiring between main units, remote controls, and indicator devices
Interpret technical drawings
Maintain standard avionics installations, practices, materials, and manuals
Assist in removing and reinstalling interior furniture
Perform minor interior repairs based on expertise
Requirements
Vocational school diploma and/or apprenticeship program
Research and development of next-generation flying mobility solutions, focusing on flight control algorithms, simulations, and real-world testing.
Responsibilities
Design, develop, and validate robust flight control algorithms for tethered and untethered lightweight flying mobility vehicles equipped with electric propulsion systems.
Improve, optimize, and maintain multi-body simulation models to ensure accurate performance predictions.
Provide hands‑on engineering support during wind tunnel evaluations and live flight tests, analyzing data to iterate on designs.
Support the development, testing, and integration of sensor systems.
Requirements
Ph.D. in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Robotics, or a closely related field (a Master's degree with significant relevant experience will also be considered).
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