Flight Test Engineer

Job Code: CoE-AS-FT-M-001

Experience: 5 - 7 Years

Location: One-Hub, Thiruporur

No of Openings: 1

Date of Post: 03-Apr-2026

Applicants: 2

Preferred Experience

5–7 years of experience in UAV flight testing, piloting, and system validation

Exposure to flight dynamics, control systems, and UAV operations

Hands-on experience with environmental flight testing (wind, altitude, temperature)

Required Skill Sets & Tools
  • Autopilot: ArduPilot, PX4
  • GCS: Mission Planner, QGroundControl
  • Data Analysis: MATLAB, MS Excel, Python
  • Flight Log Tools: Flight Review or equivalent
Qualifications

Bachelor’s in Aerospace Engineering or related field

Key Responsibility Areas
  • Flight Testing & Execution
    • Conduct advanced manual flight operations (fixed-wing, multirotor, tailsitter)
    • Execute test cards and structured flight test plans
    • Perform environmental testing (wind, altitude, temperature)
    • Ensure compliance with DGCA/CEMILAC flight test directives and safety protocols
  • Control & Performance Tuning
    • Execute PID/control loop tuning and advanced control strategies for stability and mission performance
    • Perform IC engine calibration (carburetor / EFI tuning in-flight)
    • Evaluate propulsion system performance and efficiency
  • Data Analysis & Telemetry
    • Analyze flight logs and telemetry data using MATLAB and flight log tools (e.g., Flight Review)
    • Identify anomalies, performance gaps, and trends
    • Develop automated post-flight analysis scripts and generate structured test reports for certification
  • Ground Systems & Integration
    • Operate and configure Ground Control Stations (Mission Planner, QGroundControl)
    • Support payload and mission system integration across datalink and GCS platforms
    • Assist in mission system validation and operational readiness
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