Red Cat Holdings · 2 weeks ago
Senior Flight Test Engineer
Carson, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$132K/yr - $176K/yr
7+ years expRed Cat Holdings is a dynamic and growing drone technology company focused on manufacturing unmanned aircraft systems for defense and public safety. They are seeking a Senior-level Flight Test Engineer to support the structured validation of advanced UAS, bridging engineering and field testing while developing rigorous test plans to validate performance and reliability.
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Responsibilities
Develop and execute system- and vehicle-level validation test strategies for airborne electromechanical systems
Design and conduct structured flight test campaigns, including performance verification, mission simulation, and failure mode testing
Support the design and execution of environmental stress testing (vibration, shock, thermal, moisture/ingress, fatigue)
Define test plans, test cards, and safety procedures for engineering and production aircraft
Apply techniques such as Design of Experiments (DOE), regression, or capability analysis to analyze test results and support design decisions
Build custom test setups, test fixtures, and data acquisition tools as needed for repeatable validation
Partner with GNC, avionics, mechanical, and software teams to verify system-level requirements and qualify engineering changes
Document test results, root cause findings, and corrective actions to inform design and production teams
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, Software, Physics, or a related technical field
7+ years in system testing, QA or QC
3-7 years of experience in flight testing, systems validation, or UAV development
Strong understanding of avionics, telemetry, controls, and validation processes
Demonstrated experience executing structured flight test plans and analyzing data
FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate (or ability to obtain)
Hands-on experience operating both quadrotor and fixed-wing UAVs in real-world conditions
Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs unassisted
Comfortable working outdoors in a variety of environmental conditions, including heat, cold, wind, and uneven terrain
Must be able to stand, kneel, or crouch for extended periods during field setup and testing
Capable of safely operating vehicles for travel to and between flight test sites
Willingness to work occasional extended hours to support testing schedules, including early mornings or weekends as needed
Preferred
Experience with PX4, ArduPilot, or other open-source autopilot systems
Familiarity with GCS tools such as QGroundControl or Mission Planner
Experience with vibration, shock, thermal, and environmental testing methodologies
Background in C++ and/or Python for test automation or data analysis
Experience with DFMEA/PFMEA, failure investigation, or component qualification
Experience with HIL testing, data acquisition systems, or custom test setups
Benefits
Generous annual equity package
Potential bonuses
Company
Red Cat Holdings
Red Cat (Nasdaq: RCAT) is a U.S.-based provider of advanced all-domain drone and robotic solutions for defense and national security.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$270.05MKey Investors
The Lind Partners
2025-09-18Post Ipo Equity· $172.5M
2025-06-17Post Ipo Equity· $46.75M
2025-04-10Post Ipo Equity· $30M
Leadership Team
Jeff Thompson
Founder and CEO
C
Christian Morrison
Chief Financial Officer
Recent News
2026-01-14
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