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Flight Test Engineer II
Company | Shield AI |
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Location | Dallas, TX, USA |
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Salary | $88568 – $132852 |
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Type | Full-Time |
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Degrees | Bachelor’s |
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Experience Level | Mid Level |
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Requirements
- 2+ years of hands-on flight test experience required
- B.S. degree in STEM discipline, preference for Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering
- Demonstrated track record of assuming ownership over development processes and features and delivering outstanding outcomes
- Proven track record of successfully shipping products, showcasing the ability to navigate through development cycles, overcome obstacles, and deliver high-quality solutions to meet project deadlines and exceed client expectations in a fast-paced environment
- Proactively identify opportunities for improvement within Flight Test Engineering, demonstrating initiative to propose and implement innovative solutions that enhance efficiency, quality, and overall project success and V-Bat reliability
- You are organized and methodical.
- You are a strong communicator, both written and verbally.
- Demonstrated adaptability, agility, and the ability to innovate under pressure to meet dynamic project demands and drive successful outcomes.
Responsibilities
- Lead the planning, execution, and analysis of ground and flight tests for V-Bat unmanned system
- Conduct flight tests, rigorously assessing system capabilities and performance
- Engage hands-on during flight test operations, ensuring precise execution and data collection
- Drive hardware and software modifications based on thorough analysis and feedback obtained from testing outcomes.
- Lead flight readiness reviews, pre-flight briefs, debriefs, etc. in a test conductor capacity.
- Document test procedures, results, and lessons learned to contribute to the continuous improvement of flight test processes.
- Conduct risk assessments and implement mitigation strategies to ensure the safety of flight test operations.
Preferred Qualifications
- Proficiency in MATLAB
- Proficiency in Python
- Design experience
- Experience building or prototyping small aircraft or RC components
- Previous UAV operations and/or maintenance
- Proven background in thriving within fast-paced environments, particularly within startup or R&D settings