UAS Flight Test Technician

The role

You will support the flight test program by preparing aircraft, managing ground equipment, and running checklists. This ground operations role involves ensuring test site safety and capturing reliable test data.

What you will do

• Run pre/post-flight checks
• Assemble vehicles to required test configurations
• Spot mechanical/electrical issues and perform repairs or retrofits
• Track battery health and usage, charge and organize equipment
• Maintain observation, monitor weather, enforce limits, and call aborts during flights
• Operate cameras/instrumentation, upload footage and logs daily, and post-flight test reporting
• Conduct controlled fire-ignition tests and operate fire extinguishers
• Maintain test site cleanliness, organization, and consumables
• Manage test site vendor relationships as needed

Required qualifications

• Strong mechanical aptitude with power tools, hand tools, fasteners, and mechanical inspection
• Experience in hands-on environments such as technician work, fabrication, field operations, maintenance and repair
• Safety-first mindset with rigor around checklists, logs, and procedures
• Technical literacy with two-way radios, cameras, and web-based software
• Physically able to lift 50 lbs
• Work outdoors in variable conditions
• Travel to regional test sites including early mornings/weekends

Nice to have

• Electrical basics: continuity checks, connectors, crimping, soldering
• First-aid certifications
• Fire-safety training

Benefits

• Competitive Salary
• Equity Compensation
• Comprehensive Health Coverage including medical, dental, and vision plans
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Unlimited PTO
• Paid company holidays

About the company

Seneca is building drone and sensor technology for wildfire suppression to eliminate wildfire risk. The company is mission-driven and dedicated to climate resilience and fire prevention.