Senior Flight Test Engineer

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      "content": "<div>\n\n<li>Own flight test and validation strategy tied to aircraft certification</li>\n<li data-section-id=\"d2mowi\" data-start=\"941\" data-end=\"1019\">\n<p>Translate requirements into test plans, procedures, and pass/fail criteria</p>\n</li>\n<li data-section-id=\"42se8y\" data-start=\"1020\" data-end=\"1089\">\n<p>Build and maintain traceability from requirements to test results</p>\n</li>\n<li data-section-id=\"42se8y\" data-start=\"1020\" data-end=\"1089\">Mentor junior flight test engineers and set the standard for test rigor, safety, and data-driven decision-making across the team</li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1bpcu4c\" data-start=\"1090\" data-end=\"1171\">\n<p>Plan and execute flight tests with clear objectives tied to system validation</p>\n</li>\n<li data-section-id=\"84x65x\" data-start=\"1172\" data-end=\"1270\">\n<p>Determine what is tested in simulation, ground, and flight to maximize learning and efficiency</p>\n</li>\n<li data-section-id=\"xvuskk\" data-start=\"1271\" data-end=\"1345\">\n<p>Analyze flight data and drive clear outcomes back to engineering teams</p>\n</li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1kws5fy\" data-start=\"1346\" data-end=\"1427\">\n<p>Partner with GNC, software, hardware, and systems to close issues and re-test</p>\n</li>\n<li data-section-id=\"w15os1\" data-start=\"1428\" data-end=\"1520\">\n<p>Generate test reports and artifacts required for certification and external stakeholders</p>\n</li>\n<li data-section-id=\"ehaf7s\" data-start=\"1521\" data-end=\"1594\">\n<p>Lead flight readiness reviews and call out when systems are not ready</p>\n</li>\n\n</div>"
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      "text": "Bonus Points If You Have:",
      "content": "\n<li>\n<p>FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate.</p>\n</li>\n<li>\n<p>Experience with PX4, ArduPilot, or custom flight stacks.</p>\n</li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1d48bmn\" data-start=\"2127\" data-end=\"2205\">\n<p>Experience with FAA, DoD, or other certification / qualification processes</p>\n</li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1ns08iu\" data-start=\"2206\" data-end=\"2268\">\n<p>Background in GNC, systems engineering, or flight sciences</p>\n</li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1cfnhno\" data-start=\"2269\" data-end=\"2344\">\n<p>Experience with autonomous systems and validation of autonomy behaviors</p>\n</li>\n<li data-section-id=\"dpe6h8\" data-start=\"2345\" data-end=\"2419\">\n<p>Experience building test infrastructure (HIL, SIL, ground test setups)</p>\n</li>\n<li data-section-id=\"niwlck\" data-start=\"2420\" data-end=\"2490\">\n<p>Has taken a vehicle or system from prototype through qualification</p>\n</li>\n"
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