Senior Flight Test Engineer

About the Company

Reliable Robotics is building safety-enhancing technology for aviation to enable a future where air transportation is safer and more transformative. Our team consists of mission-driven engineers with experience in aerospace, robotics, and self-driving cars.

Responsibilities

• Verify the function and capabilities of modified flight control systems for remotely operated autoflight systems
• Ensure proper build-up of functions from lab environments to the vehicle
• Verify end-to-end functionality and assess all desired test requirements
• Act as the responsible engineer for the vehicle and as test director during flight test campaigns
• Engage with multiple teams to ensure a firm understanding of vehicle capabilities

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Aerospace, or related engineering discipline
• 7+ years of experimental flight test experience
• Experience drafting test plans, test cards, and test hazard analyses
• Experience acting as test director during a flight or mission
• Experience making aeronautical VHF radio calls
• Demonstrated ability to complete system-level risk assessments
• Ability to travel up to 10% of the time
• Ability to comply with U.S. export control laws

Preferred Qualifications

• Graduate of an SETP recognized flight test school
• Recent Caravan or PT6A experience
• Experience with automated or large remotely operated vehicles (UAS, spacecraft, etc.)
• Experience in flight test programs focused on Certification
• Experience developing flight procedures, training curricula, and safety management systems
• Experience flying for a 14 CFR part 135 or 121 Air Carrier
• Deep understanding of FAA certification processes
• In-depth knowledge of systems engineering processes and principles
• Basic familiarity with software programming principles
• CFII or military flight instructor certification