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UAS Test Engineer
Qualis Corporation
full-time
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Origin: • 🇺🇸 United States • Florida
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About the role
- Qualis LLC is seeking an experienced Test Engineer for our government customer in Fort Walton Beach, FL. As a UAS Test Engineer, you will be integral to our Flight-Testing Team, guaranteeing that our UAVs adhere to the highest standards of quality, reliability, and endurance.
- Create comprehensive test and evaluation strategies, master plans, procedures, and reports for UAS platforms and their subsystems
- Design, plan, and execute flight system tests to validate performance and functionality
- Collect and analyze data from flight tests and other sources to identify areas for improvement
- Develop and maintain test procedures, standards, and processes
- Assist the Government in performing all facets of developmental testing, from initial planning through execution, technical support, report writing and recommendations
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure successful integration of new systems and technologies into the aircraft
- Maintain technical knowledge in the latest aerospace technologies and advancements
- Ensure all test activities adhere to safety protocols and comply with regulatory requirements, such as those from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)
- Communicate and document test results and provide recommendations to management and stakeholders
Requirements
- Requires a Master's degree in Engineering or applicable discipline and 10+ years of experience or a Bachelor's degree in Engineering/related Science plus 8 additional years of job-related experience.
- Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.
- Familiarity with Industry and Government standards for aerospace testing.
- Advanced knowledge of data acquisition systems and instrumentation.
- Experience in data collection and analysis to verify accuracy of test objectives met.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving, communication and teamwork skills.
- Previous experience with unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) systems.
- Experience with simulation and modeling software.
- Strong knowledge of aerospace systems, aircraft performance, and flight dynamics
- Ability to work independently, and in a team environment; must be detail oriented and able to work within specified deadlines.
- Familiarity with relevant military standards, specifications, and practices
