Senior Systems and Test Analyst

Overwatch Imaging

Seeking an aviation-centric Systems & Flight Test Analyst to enhance airborne sensor systems at Overwatch Imaging. Collaborate with pilots and engineers in flight tests and sensor integration.

Posted 6/24/2026full-timeHood River • Oregon • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $80,000 - $110,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Remote Sensing

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Prepare for and participate in flight tests with airborne sensor systems, including payload setup, checklists, and test verification.
Assist in integration of sensor hardware (electrical, mounting, cabling) onto aircraft prior to test flights.
Execute test plans during airborne missions and document outcomes for engineering evaluation.
Analyze issues from flight data, logs, and onboard systems to identify and resolve hardware or software anomalies.
Serve as a field representative during customer flights, demos, and deployments; communicate clearly with pilots, operators, and external stakeholders.
Conduct on-site technical training or support for customers as needed.
Write and execute targeted test plans that reflect real-world airborne use cases (not just desktop tests).

Requirements

What you’ll need

Experience in remote sensing, airborne payload operation, video gimbal systems, or sensor integration on aircraft or unmanned platforms.
Comfortable working in aviation environments — including pre-flight prep, test execution, and flight "ride-along" support.
Strong troubleshooting and systems-thinking skills with both hardware and software.
Knowledge of electrical interfaces, data acquisition systems, and basic aircraft sensor hardware is a plus.
Excellent verbal and written communication.
Must be able to confidently explain complex technical issues to non-technical stakeholders and customers.
Must manage multiple tasks effectively, prioritize under pressure, and help drive issues to resolution.
Passionate about aviation, airborne systems, and real-world testing.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Growth Opportunities: As a team member of a true startup, you will learn by doing and shape our future. The opportunities are limitless for those who want to grow their career.
Impact Opportunity: We work on missions that matter to keep people safe and make the world better, and we do it at the speed of a startup.
Team Collaboration: Work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment with amazing teammates. The Overwatch Imaging leadership team believes in an open-door policy, meaning everyone has a voice and access to guidance, advice, feedback, and the ability to pitch crazy new ideas.
Late Start Wednesday: A weekly block to have focus time away from meetings and calls. An opportunity to work from home, flex your schedule or self-directed time to focus on training and development.
Time Off: Generous unlimited PTO policy to empower employees to make decisions about work life balance based on work and home needs.
Holidays: Overwatch Imaging recognizes 10 company holidays.
Ownership: Equity: Stock Options in our growing company.
Health Benefits: Medical and Dental premiums are 100% covered for employees and their families, plus a pre-tax health savings account.
401K Retirement Savings: Matching contributions up to 4% of pay.
Travel: Position requires business travel up to 50% and work in and around non-commercial aircraft.

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Hard Skills & Tools

remote sensingairborne payload operationvideo gimbal systemssensor integrationtroubleshootingsystems-thinkingelectrical interfacesdata acquisition systemsaircraft sensor hardware

Soft Skills

communicationtechnical trainingtask managementprioritizationproblem-solving