# Flight Test Engineer

**Company**: Shield AI
**Location**: U.S.
**Work arrangement**: onsite
**Experience**: senior
**Job type**: full-time
**Salary**: $95k-$120k
**Category**: Engineering
**Industry**: Technology

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## Description

Shield AI is seeking an experienced Flight Test Engineer to plan, execute, analyse, and improve ground and flight test operations for a fast-paced next-gen aircraft system. You will work closely across several segment owners of engineering, operations, autonomy, systems integration, product support, and manufacturing.

Key responsibilities include:

Developing, publishing, and executing comprehensive flight test plans, procedures, cards, risk assessments, safety, and readiness reviews Supporting integration and test of aircraft systems, payloads, comms/data links, software, ground control systems, and mission equipment Leading and coordinating pre-flight, flight, and post-flight activities, including system configuration, instrumentation, telemetry, data collection, and test reports Analysing ground and flight test data to identify performance trends, anomalies, root causes, and corrective actions Coordinating with engineering teams to validate requirements, troubleshoot issues, and mature system capabilities Leading or participating in test range operations, safety briefings, go/no-go decisions, and test setup and logistics Documenting test results, lessons learned, anomalies, and recommendations in clear technical reports Supporting aircraft maintenance, configuration control, and system readiness Creating and improving flight test processes, tools, data workflows, and operational efficiency Creating and maintaining ground and air operating limitations requirements Traveling to test sites, customer locations, and field exercises as required

Requirements include:

Bachelor's degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math (STEM degree) 5-10 years of experience with developmental and/or operational ground and flight test, unmanned/manned aircraft systems, aircraft integration, or aerospace systems engineering Strong understanding of aircraft systems, flight dynamics, avionics, telemetry, sensors, or control systems Proven ability to write and execute structured test plans, procedures, and reports Strong troubleshooting skills in field and/or lab environments Excellent communication skills and ability to work across engineering and operations teams Willingness to travel and work outdoors, fields, or test range environments Overtime and weekend coverage as required

Preferred qualifications include:

10+ years of experience with developmental and/or operational ground and flight test, unmanned aircraft systems, aircraft integration, or aerospace systems engineering Experience in Group 4-5 UAS and/or fighter-type capability or similar weapons systems Familiarity with FAA, DoW, and test range flight operations Experience with autonomy, navigation, mission planning, and Command-and-Control (C2) systems Hands-on experience with aircraft maintenance, avionics integration, payload integration, and ground support equipment Experience with telemetry systems, flight and data logs, sensor data, datalinks, and RF systems Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate or crewed aviation experience Proven Mission Control Room experience using Integrated Analysis & Data System (IADS) or similar development FTI display system Experience leading or supporting developmental flight test campaigns from design through planning and execution to include reporting

Ideal candidate is a practical, detail-oriented engineer who is comfortable in control rooms, hangar/maintenance areas, and office-type environments.

## Skills

### Required
- flight test planning
- aircraft systems integration
- telemetry
- data analysis
- test report writing
- troubleshooting
- communication
- teamwork
- travel

### Nice to have
- Group 4-5 UAS
- fighter-type capability
- autonomy
- navigation
- mission planning
- Command-and-Control (C2)
- aircraft maintenance
- avionics integration
- payload integration
- ground support equipment
- telemetry systems
- flight and data logs
- sensor data
- datalinks
- RF systems
- Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate
- crewed aviation experience
- Mission Control Room experience
- Integrated Analysis & Data System (IADS)

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