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Staff Engineer, Flight Test (R4914)

Mid levelSeniorFull-timeOfficeMelbourne VIC, AustraliaInformation technologyEngineeringPosted 3 weeks agoVerified 3 weeks ago
Pending fitX of Y criteria met

About the job

As a Staff Flight Test Engineer at Shield AI, you will embark on an exciting journey leading hands-on flight test campaigns for innovative autonomous aircraft systems. Your expertise will play a crucial role in enhancing the performance, safety, and reliability of cutting-edge AI-enabled flight systems. Collaborating with diverse engineering teams, you will thrive in a fast-paced environment, driven by the opportunity to achieve real-world results that advance the future of autonomous aviation.

You'll be responsible for

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Leading flight test campaigns

You will lead hands-on flight test campaigns for next-generation autonomous aircraft systems powered by Hivemind Mission Autonomy.
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Collaborating with engineering teams

You will work closely with multidisciplinary engineering teams to develop test strategies and validate system requirements.
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Ensuring flight readiness

You will ensure flight readiness through rigorous verification, simulation, and flight testing.

Key criteria

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5+ years in test engineering

Proven experience in flight test operations and aerospace engineering.

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Structured flight test campaign documentation

Demonstrated ability to plan and document flight test activities.

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Hands-on simulation experience

Experience with Software or Hardware in the Loop simulation tools.

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5 criteria for this job
5+ years in test engineering
Proven experience in flight test operations and aerospace engineering.

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Structured flight test campaign documentation
Demonstrated ability to plan and document flight test activities.

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Hands-on simulation experience
Experience with Software or Hardware in the Loop simulation tools.

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Willingness to travel
Open to domestic and international travel for test events.

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Systems engineering practices
Experience applying Systems Engineering principles in projects.

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