UAV Integration And Flight Test Engineer

About the Role

This UAV Integration and Flight Test Engineer role involves hands-on work with UAV systems, including integration of avionics, propulsion, and payload subsystems. The engineer will be responsible for planning and executing flight test campaigns, developing test procedures, collecting and analyzing test data, and documenting results for performance validation and certification support.

The role requires close collaboration with design, systems, and software teams to troubleshoot integration issues, refine system architectures, and ensure airworthiness and safety. The engineer will also support test range operations, pre- and post-flight briefings, and continuous improvement of test methods and tools.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and execute flight test campaigns for UAV systems, ensuring compliance with safety standards and aviation regulations.
• Develop and implement test procedures for UAV systems, including integration of avionics, propulsion, and payload subsystems.
• Collect and analyze test data using data acquisition systems, instrumentation, and analysis tools (e.g., MATLAB, Python, or similar).
• Document results for performance validation and certification support, ensuring accurate and timely reporting.
• Collaborate with design, systems, and software teams to troubleshoot integration issues, refine system architectures, and ensure airworthiness and safety.
• Support test range operations, pre- and post-flight briefings, and continuous improvement of test methods and tools.

Skills & Qualifications

• Strong expertise in Flight Test Engineering and Flight Test planning, execution, and data analysis.
• Hands-on experience with Aircraft and UAV systems, including integration of avionics, propulsion, and payload subsystems.
• Proficiency in Systems Engineering principles, including requirements definition, interface control, verification, and validation.
• Solid understanding of safety standards, test range operations, and relevant aviation regulations for UAVs.
• Ability to use data acquisition systems, instrumentation, and analysis tools (e.g., MATLAB, Python, or similar) for test evaluation.
• Effective communication and documentation skills, with the ability to work collaboratively in multidisciplinary engineering teams.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, Electronics, or related engineering discipline.

What You'll Learn

This role offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience with UAV systems, including integration of avionics, propulsion, and payload subsystems. You will learn about flight test engineering, systems engineering principles, and safety standards, and develop skills in data analysis, test planning, and execution.

You will also have the opportunity to work collaboratively with design, systems, and software teams to troubleshoot integration issues, refine system architectures, and ensure airworthiness and safety.

Resume Tip

When applying for this role, be sure to highlight your hands-on experience with UAV systems, including integration of avionics, propulsion, and payload subsystems. Emphasize your skills in flight test engineering, systems engineering principles, and data analysis, and provide specific examples of your experience in test planning, execution, and documentation.

Also, be sure to mention any relevant certifications or training you have received in safety standards, test range operations, and aviation regulations for UAVs.