15mo ago

Drone Test Pilot & Certification Specialist

United States·Brooklyn,Brooklynfull-timemid

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Key Responsibilities

Plan, develop, and execute UAS flight test campaigns in support of system development, verification, and certification.

Requirements Summary

Required: FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate (current and in good standing). Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related field.

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We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Flight Test Engineer & Certified Drone Pilot to lead and execute flight testing operations for unmanned aerial systems (UAS), with a focus on supporting system validation and certification efforts. The ideal candidate holds a current FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate and has hands-on experience developing and executing flight test plans for UAS platforms. This role is critical in bridging the gap between engineering development, regulatory compliance, and safe operational testing.

Responsibilities

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→Plan, develop, and execute UAS flight test campaigns in support of system development, verification, and certification.
→Pilot drones in a variety of test scenarios while maintaining strict compliance with FAA Part 107 regulations.
→Define test objectives, success criteria, and detailed procedures in coordination with engineering, software, and safety teams.
→Collect, analyze, and report flight test data to support airworthiness, performance, and reliability assessments.
→Collaborate with cross-functional teams to troubleshoot flight anomalies and drive design improvements.
→Maintain flight logs, safety documentation, risk assessments, and pre-/post-flight checklists.
→Ensure compliance with regulatory and organizational safety standards for all test operations.
→Support the development of documentation packages for regulatory submissions and customer demonstrations.

Requirements

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Required:

FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate (current and in good standing).
Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related field.
3+ years of experience with UAS flight testing, including test planning, execution, and data analysis.
Strong understanding of UAS flight control systems, avionics, and telemetry tools.
Experience working with FAA certification processes or similar regulatory frameworks.
Proficiency in using tools for data acquisition and post-processing (e.g., MATLAB, Python, Excel).
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred / Nice to Have:

Experience with BVLOS (Beyond Visual Line of Sight) operations.

Hands-on experience with tailsitter or other VTOL aircraft configurations.
Familiarity with DO-178C, DO-254, or MIL-STD flight test documentation practices.
Knowledge of mission planning and control tools (e.g., QGroundControl, MAVLink, PX4/ArduPilot).
Hands-on experience with flight hardware integration and troubleshooting.