Flight Test Engineer - Autonomy, UAVs & Data Validation
grid aeroSan Leandro (CA)
Flight Test Engineer - Autonomy, UAVs & Data Validation
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grid aeroSan Leandro (CA)
SENIORITY
Senior
About the role
Grid.aero is seeking a Flight Test Engineer to lead flight test campaigns, manage instrumentation, and analyze data from UAV tests. You will bridge software, hardware, and operations, ensuring high-quality data and actionable feedback.
Early hire will shape test processes, validation standards, and safety protocols across the team. The role collaborates with CTO and cross-functional teams in a fast-paced startup, with travel to Merced, CA for field operations.
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