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Mission Operator - Flight Test Engineer

Scout AI

Napi Headquarters, USA

Mid · 3+ years experience

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Design and execute structured flight tests to evaluate autonomy performance, flight stability, navigation, and mission behaviors
Operate unmanned aerial systems (UAS) safely in real-world environments, including pre-flight, in-flight monitoring, and post-flight procedures
Conduct pre-flight inspections, system checks, and airworthiness assessments to ensure safe operation
Collect, document, and organize high-quality flight and system data; identify failures, edge cases, and performance gaps
Analyze flight test results and generate clear, concise reports with findings and actionable recommendations
Troubleshoot and resolve hardware, software, and system-level issues in field environments
Support integration and validation of payloads, sensors (EO/IR, GPS, IMU), and autonomy software
Collaborate closely with engineering teams to translate flight test observations into prioritized product improvements
Support customer demonstrations and flight evaluations, ensuring systems are safe, reliable, and professionally executed
Contribute to the development of repeatable flight test procedures, safety protocols, and validation frameworks
Prepare and manage deployment logistics including aircraft setup, ground control systems, batteries, spares, and field site staging

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical, or related field) or equivalent hands-on experience
3+ years of experience operating, maintaining, or testing unmanned aerial systems (UAS), drones, or similar platforms
Strong understanding of flight operations, safety procedures, and pre/post-flight workflows
Strong troubleshooting skills across mechanical, electrical, and software systems
Experience executing structured test plans, collecting flight data, and documenting results clearly
Comfortable working in dynamic outdoor environments with frequent travel (25–50%)
Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate closely with engineering and cross-functional teams

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