Test & Evaluation Engineering Lead (R4356)

Shield AI•San Diego, CA

3d•$170,000 - $250,000

About The Position

Test & Evaluation lead role is responsible for defining, planning, and executing all integration testing phases for XBAT. This includes developmental, operational, and qualification testing for flight vehicles, subsystems, and ground support equipment. The successful candidate will lead a multi-disciplinary test team, manage complex testing facilities, ensure compliance with industry standards, and drive the transition of new products from design to flight/operational readiness.

Requirements

Proven experience with clean sheet design to first flight
Knowledge of test methodologies (e.g., DO-160, MIL-STD-810), instrumentation, data acquisition systems, and telemetry architecture.
Proven experience in successfully managing a full lifecycle test campaign, from component-level testing through to system-level Qualification or Type Certification
Communication: Exceptional verbal and written communication skills with the ability to present complex technical findings to executive leadership and external regulatory boards.

Nice To Haves

Flight Test Experience: Prior experience as a Flight Test Engineer or Test Director for experimental or certificated aircraft/spacecraft is a significant asset.
Software Proficiency: Experience with test automation frameworks and data analysis tools (e.g., MATLAB, Python, LabVIEW, Minitab).
Clearance: Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance (if applicable to defense programs).