Lead Flight Test Engineer for Innovative UAV Solutions

2 weeks ago


San Diego, California, United States Apera Full time

About Apera

Apera is at the forefront of transforming the defense sector by developing adaptable aerial vehicles at unprecedented speeds. Backed by visionary investors, we are committed to delivering cutting-edge technologies that meet the evolving demands of modern warfare and revolutionize manufacturing processes.

Position Overview

As a Senior Flight Test Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in our dynamic startup environment, spearheading the flight testing initiatives for our advanced additively manufactured UAVs. Your expertise will help us push the limits of innovation in autonomous aerial systems.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead the developmental testing of autonomous aerial vehicles, utilizing both sub-scale and full-scale unmanned systems.
  • Design and implement comprehensive flight test plans that rigorously assess the performance of autonomous systems, including hardware and software integrations across diverse mission scenarios.
  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, including autonomy, software, and hardware engineers, to establish precise test requirements.
  • Enhance testing methodologies, safety standards, and documentation practices to ensure the integrity of all flight test operations.

Qualifications

  • A Bachelor’s degree in engineering, computer science, robotics, or a related technical discipline from an accredited institution, or equivalent experience in testing autonomous systems.
  • 1-5 years of experience in flight testing, particularly with a focus on autonomous or remotely piloted systems.
  • Demonstrated ability to create and execute test plans for aerial systems under tight deadlines.
  • Strong communication skills to effectively convey technical challenges and solutions to a variety of stakeholders.
  • Flexibility to work varied hours and travel to different testing sites as required.

Preferred Experience

  • Experience in developing, testing, and deploying autonomous systems within defense or aerospace industries.
  • Familiarity with simulation tools and environments used for testing autonomous systems.
  • Proficiency in programming languages relevant to autonomy and robotics (e.g., Python, C++).

If you are passionate about advancing technology in the defense sector, we encourage you to explore this opportunity.



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