Flight Test Engineer

Job Code: CoE-AS-FT-L-002

Experience: 0 - 3 Years

Location: One-Hub, Thiruporur

No of Openings: 1

Date of Post: 03-Apr-2026

Applicants: 16

Preferred Experience

0–3 years of experience (RC/UAV hobbyists encouraged)

Basic understanding of UAV systems and flight safety protocols

Required Skill Sets & Tools
  • GCS: Mission Planner, QGroundControl
  • Simulation: RealFlight, X-Plane
  • Data: MS Excel (log parsing and reporting)
Qualifications

Bachelor’s in Aerospace / Mechanical / Electrical Engineering

Key Responsibility Areas
  • Flight Operations
    • Conduct UAV flight operations in manual and autonomous modes (VLOS/BVLOS)
    • Maintain strict flight line safety and SOP compliance
    • Support compliance with UAV flight regulations and certification processes
  • Pre & Post Flight Activities
    • Perform pre-flight and post-flight inspections ensuring airworthiness
    • Manage battery cycles (electric UAVs) and fuel systems (IC engine UAVs)
  • Telemetry & Monitoring
    • Monitor basic telemetry during flights using Mission Planner and QGroundControl
  • Ground Support & Maintenance
    • Support Ground Support Equipment (GSE) setup and calibration
    • Perform routine airframe, propulsion, and avionics maintenance checks
  • Testing & Reporting
    • Assist as test observer during flight trials and document observations
    • Assist in post-flight data analysis and prepare test reports
  • Collaboration
    • Collaborate with senior engineers during integration and flight campaigns
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