# Flight Test Engineer

**Company**: CX2
**Location**: Los Angeles
**Work arrangement**: onsite
**Experience**: mid
**Job type**: full-time
**Category**: Engineering
**Industry**: Technology

**Apply**: https://jobs.lever.co/cx2/b3755d7a-85b5-44e1-b6cc-93a24d1abb80
**Canonical**: https://yubhub.co/jobs/job_fef73b31-bf5

## Description

We're seeking a highly skilled Flight Test Engineer to join our growing team. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in production and test of complex systems, early-stage prototyping, and a strong software background.

Key Responsibilities:
-end-to-end ownership of tests and demonstrations, including planning, execution and reporting.
-creating, reviewing, and automating procedures for building, testing and operating electronic warfare systems
-reviewing data of complex systems to drive root cause analysis and process improvement (examples include control software, RF links, power delivery systems, and propulsion)
-interfacing with U.S. and allied military customers, traveling to and attending test on bases/ranges, and handling people and equipment logistics for frequent remote demonstrations

Required Qualifications:
-bachelor’s degree in an applicable field of engineering
-minimum of 2-5 years of experience in safety critical testing, with a strong emphasis on autonomous and remotely piloted systems
-experience with on-site and/or on-base testing and troubleshooting
-familiarity with Python; proficiency a plus
-must be willing travel >25% of the time both nationally and internationally; valid US or ITAR-approved country passport is a necessity
-prior military experience strongly preferred
-based in Los Angeles or willing to relocate
-ability to work extended hours and/or weekends as needed for mission critical deadlines.

What We Offer:
-competitive salary, stock options and benefits, including health, vision and dental and 401K.
-generous PTO + most Federal Holidays observed.
-professional growth and development opportunities.
-collaborative and inclusive work environment.
-access to the latest tools and technologies.
-high levels of responsibility and autonomy.
-access to the hardest problems in electronic warfare.

## Skills

### Required
- python
- electronic warfare systems
- spectrum dominance
- AI-enabled hardware and software platforms
- complex systems
- root cause analysis
- process improvement
- control software
- RF links
- power delivery systems
- propulsion

### Nice to have
- active secret or top secret clearance
- current faa part 107 license
- current ham radio license
- proven track record of on the spot troubleshooting