Swarm Aero is looking to solve the problem of planning, execution, and coordination of flight test operations for unmanned aerial systems (UAS) to ensure successful and safe operation of unmanned systems during development, integration, and testing phases.
Requirements
- Strong understanding of unmanned aerial systems (UAS), their components, and flight operations.
- Familiarity with UAS control systems, flight management software, and data collection tools.
- Proficiency in flight planning and mission execution software.
- Knowledge of aircraft systems, avionics, and communications protocols for UAS.
- Experience with unmanned system integration, testing, and operational procedures.
- Familiarity with regulatory requirements related to UAS operations (e.g., FAA, EASA, DoD).
- Experience with mission planning and simulation tools.
Responsibilities
- Develop and manage detailed flight test plans for unmanned systems, including operational requirements, safety protocols, and technical objectives.
- Oversee test readiness reviews, ensuring all systems and operations are fully integrated and meet safety and regulatory requirements.
- Ensure that unmanned systems are properly integrated with all operational equipment, software, and ground support systems.
- Support the integration of new technologies and system upgrades into operational flight test programs.
- Monitor and assess the real-time performance of UAS during test operations, ensuring that systems perform as intended.
- Lead the execution of unmanned system test flights, ensuring proper coordination of test procedures, flight operations, and real-time data collection.
- Troubleshoot operational issues that arise during flight tests and ensure that corrective actions are implemented.
Other
- Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related field.
- Minimum of 7 years of experience in flight test operations, unmanned aerial systems, or aerospace integration.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret security clearance.
- U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.
- Ability to work in fast-paced, high-pressure environments while maintaining attention to safety and detail.
