Senior Flight Test Engineer

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Job DetailsJob Location: Flightwave - Torrance, CA 90503Salary Range: $132,000.00 - $165,000.00 SalaryPosition Summary FlightWave, a wholly owned subsidiary of Red Cat Holdings, is seeking a Senior-level Flight Test Engineer to join our team supporting the structured validation of advanced unmanned aircraft systems (UAS). We are a dynamic and growing drone technology company focused on manufacturing UAS platforms for defense, public safety, and other government security organizations. This role bridges engineering and field testing — focused not only on flight operations, but also on developing and executing rigorous test plans to validate the performance, reliability, and robustness of our platforms. The ideal candidate combines practical flight test experience with a deep understanding of structured engineering validation. Essential Duties and 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,...