UAS Flight Test Lead — Autonomy & Mission Validation
Listed on 2026-10-10
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Engineering
Test Engineer, Drone Engineer / UAV Designer, Aerospace / Aviation / Avionics, Robotics
Shield AI in San Diego is seeking a Staff UAS Flight Test Operator to lead system-level flight test campaigns for the Hivemind Mission Autonomy across multi-rotor and fixed-wing UAS platforms. You will plan missions, operate and inspect aircraft, and ensure safety and readiness across lab and flight-test environments.
The role requires 8+ years of UAS flight operations experience, strong knowledge of autopilot hardware and ground control systems, and a valid FAA Part 107 certificate.
This posting is for the UAS Flight Test Lead — Autonomy & Mission Validation role at Shield, based in San Diego, CA, United States.
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