Flight Test Engineer

The role

You will verify the function and capabilities of modified flight control systems for a remotely operated autoflight system. You will act as the responsible engineer for the vehicle and often as test director during flight test campaigns.

What you will do

• Verify the function and capabilities of modified flight control systems for a remotely operated autoflight system
• Ensure the proper build-up of functions and capabilities from the lab to the vehicle
• Verify the end-to-end functionality of the system
• Ensure the ability to assess all desired test requirements
• Engage with many teams throughout the organization
• Act as the responsible engineer for the vehicle
• Act as test director during flight test campaigns

Required qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree of Science or Engineering in Mechanical, Electrical, Aerospace, or related discipline
• 2+ years of experimental flight test experience
• Demonstrated ability to draft test plans, test cards, test hazard analyses, and act as test director during a flight/mission
• Demonstrated ability to complete system-level risk assessments

Nice to have

• FAA private pilot’s (or greater) license
• Experience assembling components in a production environment
• Experience with computer science languages (Python or similar)
• Experience with making aeronautical VHF radio calls

Before you apply

• Must be willing to travel up to 25% of the time
• Requires access to information subject to U.S. export controls
• Offer of employment is contingent upon capacity to perform in compliance with U.S. export control laws
• Applicants must provide documentation establishing status as a U.S. person or non-U.S. person

About the company

Reliable Robotics is a team of mission-driven engineers with experience across aerospace, robotics and self-driving cars. They are building safety-enhancing technology for aviation.