Lead Flight Test Engineer

Description
WORK LOCATION: San Luis Obispo, CA
FLSA STATUS: Exempt
SALARY RANGE: The anticipated salary range for this role is $163,000 to $203,000 annually. This range reflects a good faith estimate based on the targeted level for the role and typical compensation benchmarks across U.S. locations. Actual compensation may vary depending on the selected candidate’s qualifications, experience, geographical location, and internal alignment.
SUMMARY
The Lead Flight Test Engineer works with engineers and other functions to ensure component, subsystem, and system/aircraft tests are well planned and well executed. They are energetic in participating in projects to draw out test requirements early, ensuring test complexity is understood up front, and that testing objectives can be met by the allotted equipment and time. The Lead Test Engineer also works closely with personnel providing support to customers and operators, providing their expertise to diagnose and resolve issues in the field. The Lead Test Engineer leads small teams of mixed functions through test activities and takes ownership of those activities.
RESPONSIBILITIES
The following job functions are a basic requirement but are not limited to and may be assigned other duties.
Working with design and test requirements to generate test plans
Evaluates testing standards required for various efforts, and incorporates into plans
Leads the conduct of tests and coordinates other personnel to accomplish test goals.
Provides detailed and helpful feedback, both formal and informal, to design activities
Assists all functions in resolution of issues
Communicates plans and status vs. plans to leadership
This role will require up to 25% travel to other company locations and client sites
REQURIED QUALIFICATIONS
The following are a non-exhaustive list of qualifications for the position:
B.S. in a flight/UAV related engineering field (Aerospace, Mechanical, or similar)
At least 6 years' experience in conducting formal test at the component, subsystem, and system level