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SeniorFull-timePythonAI
Salary Range
$110,000 - $170,000 /year
About the Role
We are seeking a Senior Flight Test Engineer to lead hands-on flight test campaigns for next-generation autonomous aircraft systems powered by Hivemind Mission Autonomy. This role operates at the intersection of systems engineering, test operations, and aerospace integration, directly influencing the performance, safety, and reliability of cutting-edge AI-enabled flight systems for mission-critical applications.
Key Responsibilities
- →Drive end-to-end test campaigns for integrating Hivemind Mission Autonomy onto unmanned and autonomous aircraft platforms
- →Develop and execute system-level test strategies including planning, verification, validation, and readiness assessments
- →Review and analyze simulated and live flight test results to validate system functionality and assess performance metrics
- →Prepare and deliver technical reports, test summaries, and data packages for internal and external stakeholders
- →Coordinate with cross-functional engineering teams to align test objectives and ensure efficient system integration
- →Establish and manage Software- and Hardware-In-the-Loop environments, simulation tools, and automated test pipelines
- →Conduct risk assessments and implement mitigation strategies to ensure safe and compliant flight operations
- →Serve as technical lead during virtual and live flight test events including pre-flight setup, mission monitoring, and post-flight analysis
- →Develop test documentation including procedures, test cards, checklists, results summaries, and lessons learned
- →Support creation of data dashboards and visualization tools for tracking test results and performance metrics
- →Drive continuous improvement of test methodologies, tools, and workflows for efficiency and quality
- →Support travel to flight test ranges, customer integration sites, and defense partner test events as required
Requirements
- ✓Bachelor's or Master's degree in STEM discipline such as Aerospace, Electrical, Computer, Mechanical, or Systems Engineering
- ✓Minimum of 4 years of experience in test engineering with emphasis on flight test operations, aerospace integration, or mission system verification
- ✓Hands-on experience with Software/Hardware-In-the-Loop environments, simulation tools, and system integration labs
- ✓Demonstrated ability to plan, conduct, and document structured aircraft test campaigns
- ✓Solid understanding of systems engineering principles and verification/validation processes in Aerospace
- ✓Strong written and verbal communication skills with ability to interface effectively across engineering and program management teams
- ✓Proven record of collaborative leadership, technical ownership, and sound engineering judgment
- ✓Willingness to travel to flight test and integration sites as needed
Benefits
- ★Bonus and equity compensation
- ★Temporary benefits package available after 60 days of employment
