Sr. 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 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
• 7+ years of experimental flight test experience
• Prior experience drafting test plans, test cards, test hazard analyses, and acting as test director during a flight/mission
• Experience with making aeronautical VHF radio calls
• Demonstrated ability to complete system-level risk assessments

Nice to have

• Graduate of an SETP recognized flight test school
• Bachelor's degree or higher in an engineering or science discipline or equivalent industry experience
• Recent Caravan or PT6A experience
• Diversity of experience in multiple aircraft/ airframes
• CFII or military flight instructor
• Experience with automated and/or large remotely operated vehicles (UAS, spacecraft, etc)
• Experience working in a Flight Test program focused on Certification
• Experience in developing flight procedures, training curricula, and safety management systems
• Experience flying for a 14 CFR part 135 or 121 Air Carrier
• Deep understanding of FAA certification processes and their implementation

Before you apply

• Offer of employment will be contingent upon the applicant’s capacity to perform in compliance with U.S. export control laws.
• Applicants must provide documentation that legally establishes status as a U.S. person or non-U.S. person.
• The Company reserves the right not to apply for an export license and may decline to proceed with the application process if authorization is required.

About the company

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