Flock Safety
UAS Flight Test Engineer
$84K–$124K
Atlanta, GA · Remote · Full-time · Posted Sep 15, 2026
- Education
- Bachelor's degree in engineering or a related technical discipline, or equivalent professional flight test and hardware experience.
About the job
Conduct field-based flight testing of Drone as First Responder aircraft and integrations, troubleshoot hardware and software, and report findings to engineering teams.
What you'll do
- Lead technical flight tests and evaluate aircraft, hardware integrations, and system components; serve as Pilot in Command during outdoor operations.
- Write or modify Python test scripts and use terminal interfaces to collect and analyze flight data.
- Troubleshoot discrepancies, document test results, and communicate findings to engineering stakeholders.
What they ask for
- Valid FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate.
- Hands-on experience integrating physical components and assessing aircraft hardware compatibility.
- Ability to use terminal interfaces and write or adapt Python scripts for test data collection.
- Physical stamina for outdoor field testing over 70% of the time and ability to lift up to 55 lbs.
Nice to have
- Experience with experimental UAS flight testing or custom flight controllers.
Pay
$84,000 and $124,000 (base salary); $84K – $95K (base salary)
Tools
Python
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