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The Baby Airship team is seeking a dedicated test engineer to contribute to our flight test operations of our sub-scale model. We are looking for a versatile engineer with experience in three critical domains—Mechanical, Software, or GNC—to integrate directly with our hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) testing and flight prototyping workflows. The test engineer will work with flight test plans, execute flight test preparations, and work with the rest of the team to analyze flight test data.
The test engineer will also work on assisting the team to improve the fidelity of the Baby Airship as a sub-scale model of Pathfinder 1.
Responsibilities: Flight Test Operations: Prepare for, execute, and troubleshoot weekly flight test operations of our sub-scale airship model
HIL Simulation: Conduct and troubleshoot hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) lab testing to validate flight software and hardware integrations
Flight Data & Analytics: Analyze flight logs and test data to feed performance insights back into the GNC and sub-scale simulation models
Mechanical: Design and iteration of lightweight structural components for the Baby Airship
Software: Development of flight control logic, telemetry processing, or embedded systems (C++/Python)
GNC: Work alongside GNC engineers to author flight test plans and analyze vehicle dynamics
Qualifications: Experience: 3+ years in aerospace, robotics, or high-reliability hardware environments
Coding Skills: Proficiency in Python or C++ programming
Flight Software & Protocols: Hands-on experience with PX4 Flight Control Software and CAN communication protocols
Hardware Aptitude: Working knowledge of DC motors and ESC hardware
Design Tools: Familiarity with standard CAD software
Mindset: Proven ability to thrive in a rapid "build-test-fail-fix" iteration cycle with strong cross-functional communication skills
Preferred Qualifications: Experience piloting drones/UAVs or working with flight testing operations
LTA Research & Exploration welcomes all candidates to apply including those with limited experience. We understand that candidates with a growth mindset and passion for working on the next chapter in aviation advancement can outweigh experience alone. We celebrate diverse origins and journeys and understand their importance in developing new technology. Rooted in our humanitarian mission, we want to serve the entire globe and have a team that represents those we wish to serve.
All applicants are considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, marital status, veteran status or any other discriminatory factors prohibited by law.
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