Flight Test Engineer, Development and Certification Testing
Aerospace company developing air taxis, unmanned aircraft systems and related aviation technology, headquartered in Silicon Valley
| Employer | Aerospace company developing air taxis, unmanned aircraft systems and related aviation technology, headquartered in Silicon Valley (not named) |
|---|---|
| Location | Salinas, CA · On-site |
| Type & level | Full-time · Entry |
| Pay | USD 96.3k–120.4k base Source: pay range stated in the source posting |
| Visa path | O-1A fit (early-career candidates with strong evidence) |
| Role family | Flight Test Engineer |
About the role
This aerospace company is building air taxis and unmanned aircraft and runs development and FAA certification flight tests. The flight test engineer supports test planning, test events and reporting. The role connects engineers, maintainers and technicians so test objectives are met safely.
What you'll do
- Help prepare development, company and FAA certification ground and flight test plans.
- Contribute to test cards and material for test readiness reviews.
- Support test events as a flight test engineer or test conductor, on board the aircraft and in the control room.
- Take part in flight briefs and debriefs and in flight line setup activities.
- Report test results to the flight test and engineering teams and contribute to company and certification reports.
- Participate in the flight test safety risk management process and safety review board meetings, and prepare test operating limitations and advisories.
Requirements
- Bachelor's or higher degree in aerospace or mechanical engineering from an ABET accredited institution.
- Willingness to travel about 25 percent of the time within 100 miles of the SF Bay Area.
- Proficiency with data analysis tools such as MATLAB or Python.
- Ability to obtain and maintain an FAA Class 3 medical certificate.
- Strong written and verbal communication and close attention to detail.
Nice to have
- FAA pilot certificate.
- Hands-on experience with test assets in a lab or similar environment.
Pay & benefits
USD 96.3k–120.4k base. The posting does not list benefits.
Pay source: pay range stated in the source posting. Market data, not an offer from O1DMatch.
Visa path
Flight test engineers can support an O-1A case with evidence such as contributions to certification or test programs, technical reports, and compensation relative to peers. This is an early-career role, so the fit depends on the candidate's own record. The posting states no citizenship restriction and says certain positions may be eligible for visa sponsorship. An employer like this, or a U.S. agent, can file a petition, but approval is not assured.
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