AeroVironment is looking for an Engineering Flight Test Specialist II to act as a remote pilot in command for unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) for flight testing, acceptance testing, and demonstrations, ensuring operational readiness and providing critical feedback for product improvement.
Requirements
- Requires advanced computer operation skills, including familiarity IP protocol and experience with MS programs
- Experienced in controlling systems (i.e. RC Aircraft) requiring quick thinking, quick reactions, awareness of subsystem failure symptoms and quickly adapting/responding with appropriate emergency procedures
- Understanding of basic flight planning within FAA/ICAO regulations
- Required to pass FAA Part 107 Small Unmanned Aircraft exam
- Will be required to pass an Annual Proficiency And Readiness Test (APART)
- RC/UAS experience is desired
- Prior Military and/or Aviation experience is preferred
Responsibilities
- Acts as remote pilot in command for unmanned aircraft systems or vehicles for flight testing, acceptance test protocol (ATP), Flight Acceptance Testing, and various internal and external demonstrations
- Prepares detailed post flight test reporting and is required to report, follow and ensure adherence to all safety protocols
- Provides pertinent feedback to various department personnel on observed aircraft performance
- Performs flight demonstrations (also in charge of demo equipment, planning, travel, etc.)
- Leads Flight Factory Acceptance and Site Acceptance Testing events
- Responsible for acceptance quality control ("QC") system testing before flight test and after flight test
- Performs troubleshooting tasks for off the shelf vendor payload integrations and writes post test procedure
Other
- High School diploma or GED equivalent is required
- 2 - 4 years of relevant work experience is required or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
- Experience working with manufacturing systems, processes and procedures
- Must have and maintain a clean DMV record, in order to drive company vehicles
- Ability to travel within the Continental U.S. in support of flight testing (Frequent)
