Senior Operations and Test Engineer

Responsibilities

• Develop and standardize procedures/automation for the checkouts, integration, development testing, and taxi testing of new and flight-proven vehicles, rapidly iterating based on lessons learned 
• Design software and automation tools to enable autonomous vehicle operations, and to conduct vehicle system testing in ways that reduce complexity 
• Assist with integration and testing of flight hardware, partnering with and providing direction to highly skilled field technicians and specialists daily 
• Ensure test and flight readiness by reviewing test results and working with other teams to resolve off-nominal test results, collaborating with engineering staff from other departments and locations on a regular basis 
• Identify opportunities to improve existing processes and equipment toeliminate small scale production waste 
• Manage work orders and drive non-conformances into actionable items and systematic improvements 

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline  
• 3+ years of experience with mechanical, electrical and/or fluid systems 

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Expert level first-principles engineering knowledge 
• Experience working with a variety of software systems and writing/de-bugging code 
• Experience writing test plans and test procedures 
• Experience (preferably hands-on) working on projects that involve the integration of electrical, mechanical, and software systems 
• Professional experience testing and operating with or around hazardous systems (high voltage, high pressure, combustible fluids, etc.) 
• Professional experience working with large assembly moves (e.g. crane operations) 
• Ability to communicate clearly and accurately with a wide range of people 
• Ability to multitask and work in a fast-paced, autonomously driven, and demanding start-up atmosphere 
• Ability to learn, lead others, and help others learn while maintaining productivity 
• Advanced degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, computer science, mechatronics, mechanical engineering, and/or aerospace engineering 

Additional Requirements

• Ability to work long hours and some weekend as needed, to support critical milestones
• Ability to lift up to 25 lbs; standing, climbing, bending, grasping, sitting, pulling, pushing, stooping, stretching, and carrying maybe require to perform the functions of this positions.
• Ability to travel on short notice to support test campaigns 
• Must be eligible to pass Air Force background checks