Scout AI
Mission Operator - Flight Test Engineer
About this role
Scout AI is seeking a Flight Test Engineer to enhance the development and testing of its autonomous aerial systems. This role involves hands-on flight operations, data analysis, and collaboration with engineering teams to ensure flight safety and system readiness.
What you'll do
- Design and execute flight test plans for autonomy performance
- Operate UAS safely in real-world environments
- Conduct pre-flight inspections and airworthiness assessments
- Collect and document flight and system data
- Analyze test results and generate actionable reports
- Troubleshoot hardware and software issues in the field
What they're looking for
- Bachelor's in Engineering or equivalent experience
- 3+ years with UAS or drones
- Strong understanding of flight operations
- Excellent troubleshooting skills
- Experience with structured test plans
- Comfortable in dynamic outdoor settings
- Strong communication abilities
- Attention to detail and focus on safety
Benefits
- Competitive salary and bonus
- Equity opportunities
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans
- Generous PTO and holiday schedule
- Daily catered lunch and stocked kitchen
- Relocation assistance
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Scout AI
Scout AI builds autonomous robotic systems and AI agents for defense applications, including unmanned ground and aerial vehicles designed to interact with real-world environments. The company is hiring software engineers, robotics specialists, firmware engineers, and field operators to develop and deploy its autonomous systems.
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