UAS Test Engineer

Tycho.AI

UAS Test Engineer designing and executing test programs for unmanned air vehicles at Tycho.AI, ensuring compliance with airspace regulations and supporting both commercial and DoD operations.

Posted 5/19/2026full-timeRemote • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Test UAS designs, flight characteristics, and features of FPV and autonomous platforms.
Conduct bench and flight experiments; perform pre-flight checks.
Coordinate test objectives with software and engineering teams.
Collect and report detailed vehicle performance data.
Support vehicle prototyping, test facility setup, and safety operations.
Serve as UAS safety pilot when required.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Demonstrated experience executing UAS test programs.
FAA Part 107 certification (or ability to obtain).
Knowledge of aerodynamics, UAS piloting, and flight test procedures.
Ability to operate Group 1–3 UAVs.
Strong communication and organizational skills.
Proficiency in CAD (SolidWorks), 3D printing, and soldering.
Experience with long range, BVLOS flight operations.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive salary, meaningful equity, and generous benefits package.

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Hard Skills & Tools

UAS test programsaerodynamicsUAS pilotingflight test proceduresGroup 1–3 UAV operationCADSolidWorks3D printingsolderingBVLOS flight operations

Soft Skills

communicationorganizational

Certifications

FAA Part 107 certification