Flight Test Data Engineer

Location: Arlington, VA Salary: $70.00 USD Hourly - $95.00 USD Hourly Description:
Flight Test Data Engineer

Location: Arlington, VA (Hybrid, 3 Days Onsite)

Duration: 6+ month contract with possibility for extensions

Join a cutting-edge autonomous systems organization developing next-generation unmanned aircraft technologies. We're seeking a Flight Test Data Engineer to support UAS flight testing efforts, analyze mission data, and drive performance insights across advanced aerospace platforms.

Responsibilities

• Design, execute, and evaluate UAS/UAV flight test events
• Analyze telemetry, flight logs, and engineering data to assess system performance
• Develop scripts and tools to visualize and process test data
• Partner with flight operations and engineering teams to investigate anomalies and improve system capabilities
• Generate after-action reports, dashboards, and technical presentations to communicate findings
• Support verification, validation, and performance assessment activities

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Robotics, or related discipline
• 3+ years of flight test, aerospace, autonomous systems, or related engineering experience
• Experience supporting flight test programs and analyzing engineering data
• Proficiency with Python and/or C++
• Experience working with telemetry, logging, or sensor data
• Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills
• Experience working in Linux environments

Preferred Qualifications

• UAS/UAV experience
• Data visualization experience
• ROS/ROS2, PX4, ArduPilot, or MAVLink experience
• Familiarity with Git and CI/CD tools
• Active security clearance

Medical, dental, and vision insurance are available to qualified candidates who meet eligibility requirements.
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