Job Description

Role and Responsibilities

• Plan and execute flight test plans for new software features, electronics, sensors, and payloads.
• Perform hands-on mechanical and electrical integration of new hardware components on the internal fleet of test vehicles for R&D and testing.
• Troubleshoot and debug any components of a drone in the office or in the field. Maintenance of vehicles – keep the fleet ready for flight tests.
• Participate in defining and validating customer workflows and enhancing User experience.
• Drive collaboration with the Product Management team to incorporate customer feedback and feature requests into FlytBase’s product development cycle.
• Learn about the domain and competitors to propose new features, as well as, improvements in existing features/workflows.

‍Required skills and experience

• Experience in flight testing and operating/piloting small UAS and/or RC aircraft (either fixed-wing or multirotor systems).
• Experience in using flight-planning and ground control station software.
• Familiarity with UAV platforms, like Pixhawk, DJI, Ardupilot, PX4, etc.
• Experience in integrating, operating, and tuning autopilots on a variety of unmanned vehicles.
• Basic knowledge of electrical test equipment (multimeter, oscilloscope) and UAS sensors.
• Ability to work hands-on with electro-mechanical systems including assembly, disassembly, testing, and troubleshooting.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.