Flight Systems Lab Technician

Flight Systems Lab Technician

Flight Systems Lab Technician

Location:

Palo Alto, CA (onsite all 5 days)

Industry: Aerospace / Drone Development (Wing)

Role

Summary:

The Flight Systems Lab Technician is a critical role sitting at the intersection of hardware testing, data integrity, and laboratory optimization. You will manage the day-to-day operations of the Aircraft Development Lab, ensuring that flight components—including motors, ESCs, batteries, and propellers—are tested safely and that the resulting data is processed with 100% accuracy. You will serve as the primary liaison between engineering teams and the physical testing environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Test Engineering & Execution
• Running propulsion tests (thrust stand and wind tunnel) for New aircraft development
• Cost-reduction and alternative supplier qualification
• Existing Propulsion system characterization and Root Cause Corrective Actions (RCCA)
• General wind tunnel testing for new package and aerodynamic subsystem development.
• Test Strategy & Architecture, Test Case Design.
• Mechanical subsystem testing for New package development
• Existing system characterization and RCCA
• Battery and charging system testing for Cost-reduction and alternative supplier qualification
• New battery chemistries
• New charging system architecture
• Existing charging system characterization and RCCA
• HIL simulation test equipment setup and support

Mandatory

Skills:

Vehicle Model Simulation and Validation

Experience:

5-8 Years

The expected compensation for this role ranges from $60,000 to $148,500. Final compensation will depend on various factors, including your geographical location, minimum wage obligations, skills, and relevant experience. Based on the position, the role is also eligible for Wipro's standard benefits including a full range of medical and dental benefits options, disability insurance, paid time off (inclusive of sick leave), other paid and unpaid leave options.

Applicants are advised that employment in some roles may be conditioned on successful completion of a post-offer drug screening, subject to applicable state law. Wipro provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Applications from veterans and people with disabilities are explicitly welcome.