Flight Test Instrumentation Engineer (R5009)

Shield AI
United States
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeUSD 150,000 - 230,000 annuallyFunction: Software EngineeringExperience: 2+ yearsEducation: bachelorsSkills: ["Communication","Problem-solving","Documentation","Troubleshooting","Teamwork"]

Design, install, and maintain flight test instrumentation for the X-BAT autonomous VTOL aircraft, collaborating with Flight Test, Systems Engineering, Avionics, Autonomy, and Safety teams. Field-focused role requiring hands-on data acquisition, wiring, sensor integration, and rigorous data quality to support propulsion, structural, and avionics testing.

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Shield AI
4 months ago

Flight Test Instrumentation Engineer (R5009)

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Job Summary

Design, install, and maintain flight test instrumentation for the X-BAT autonomous VTOL aircraft, collaborating with Flight Test, Systems Engineering, Avionics, Autonomy, and Safety teams. Field-focused role requiring hands-on data acquisition, wiring, sensor integration, and rigorous data quality to support propulsion, structural, and avionics testing.
Location: United States
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Software Engineering

Key Responsibilities

  • •Design, integrate, and maintain flight test instrumentation systems including sensors, data acquisition hardware, telemetry links, harnessing, and ground station interfaces.
  • •Develop instrumentation architecture, sensor selection plans, wiring diagrams, and installation documentation in accordance with engineering standards.
  • •Support installation and calibration of sensors such as strain gauges, accelerometers, pressure transducers, temperature sensors, current/voltage taps, and position measurement devices.
  • •Configure and validate data acquisition systems including signal conditioning, synchronization, sampling rates, and data integrity verification.
  • •Perform pre-flight and post-flight data checks, ensuring completeness, accuracy, and traceability of all captured data.

Pay and Benefits

Salary: USD 150,000 - 230,000 annually

Key Requirements

  • •Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related technical field.
  • •2+ years of experience in flight test instrumentation, data acquisition systems, or related hardware integration roles.
  • •Hands-on experience installing and configuring sensors, DAQs, wiring harnesses, and telemetry systems.
  • •Strong understanding of instrumentation standards, signal conditioning, sampling theory, and data synchronization.
  • •Ability to interpret engineering drawings, wiring diagrams, electrical schematics, and system architectures.
Experience:2+ yearsAerospace
Education:Bachelor's
Skills:CommunicationProblem-solvingDocumentationTroubleshootingTeamwork
Languages:English
Tech Stack:NIDewesoftHBMICSTelemetry systems

Company Brief

Shield AI
Develops AI-powered autonomy and software for military aircraft and drones to enable autonomous ISR and combat missions, integrating perception, navigation, and mission planning for defense customers.
Industry: Defense Technology
Company Size: Large (251 to 1,000 employees)
Growth: Scaleup
Funding: Series E+
Headquarters: San Diego, United States
Founded: 2015
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