Flight Operations Engineer (AI)

Location: Austin, United States; on-site

Company

Builds autonomous and scalable defense systems for allied forces, including mission-critical hardware and software.

What you will do

• Plan and execute real-world test campaigns to validate performance, reliability, and edge-case behavior of hardware and software releases.
• Lead live flight demonstrations for defense stakeholders in diverse operational environments.
• Deliver training on flight theory, autonomous mission planning, emergency procedures, and safe system operation.
• Collaborate with hardware, software, and systems teams to debug issues and iterate on test outcomes.
• Deploy autonomous systems and manage tactical logistics, including command-and-control infrastructure and RF data links.

Requirements

• 2–5 years of experience in flight operations, flight testing, validation, aerospace systems, robotic systems, or embedded robotics.
• End-to-end experience assembling, integrating, and maintaining high-performance FPV, multicopter, or fixed-wing systems.
• Broad engineering knowledge of flight dynamics, control systems, avionics, or RF systems.
• Strong documentation, organizational, communication, and leadership skills.
• Ability to explain complex technical concepts through training and public presentations.
• Comfort with frequent international presence and on-site work in Austin.

Nice to have

• Pilot certification.
• Experience with military or industrial drone platforms.

Culture & Benefits

• Work on technologies with real-world impact for allied defense forces.
• Operate in a demanding environment focused on rigor, ownership, execution, and technical excellence.
• Collaborate across R&D, hardware, software, and systems disciplines.
• Take on technically challenging autonomous defense systems and field operations.