Staff Flight Test Engineer (R4009)

Shield AI • Dallas, TX

64d • $139,538 - $209,306

About The Position

Are you a passionate, innovative, and experienced in aircraft ground and flight system-level testing looking to help develop state-of-the-art AI and robotics products? Are you eager to make a positive difference in the world? Do you want to work alongside mission driven and values focused teammates? Shield AI is just the place for you! As a Staff Flight Test Engineer, you will lead the integration and verification efforts for our vertical take-off unmanned aerial vehicle, demonstrating flightworthiness and mission capability. You will work cross-functionally in a dynamic and fast paced environment to help to plan and conduct UAV ground and flight testing in support of product development and prototyping.

Requirements

• B.S. degree in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics) discipline, such as Aerospace, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering
• 5+ years of experience in test engineering practices and principals, including developing test plans, test procedures, and test reporting
• Experience with cross-functional support with Systems Engineering and design engineering functions
• Organized and methodical
• Strong communicator, both written and verbally
• Demonstrated record of working hard, being a trustworthy teammate, holding yourself and others to high standards, and being kind to others

Nice To Haves

• Proficiency in MATLAB
• Experience building or prototyping small aircraft or RC components
• Previous UAV operations and/or maintenance
• Previous environmental test experience, familiarity with MIL-810

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
• Establish and lead program/configuration level test strategies throughout development lifecycle
• Participate in or lead post-test debriefing in test conductor capacity
• Lead root cause analysis investigations, perform out-of-cycle tests to support debug or special developer validation requests without pre-defined documentation
• Support system-level qualification testing including Functional Acceptance Test procedure development and execution
• Develop, maintain, and execute system-level engineering test procedures and troubleshooting on hardware and software-in-the-loop validation platforms
• Configure/operate industry standard test and measurement equipment for debug and data collection
• Provide supporting artifacts required for safety and flight readiness reviews, requirements verification efforts

Benefits

• Pay within range listed + Bonus + Benefits + Equity
• Temporary benefits package (applicable after 60 days of employment)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees