As a Flight Test Operator at Auterion, you will work closely with developers and product teams to identify hardware and software issues, and test new features across the Auterion technology stack. You will assist with integration and testing of robotic systems from partner companies, as well as build and maintain internal flight test assets. This role also has a customer-facing component, as you will represent Auterion at flight-ops events like training classes and demonstrations.
Responsibilities and Duties:
- Flight testing: fly, capture logs, submit bug reports, and provide feedback on new features.
- Assemble and maintain an internal fleet of test assets, and become an expert on robotic systems from our partner OEMs.
- Assist with end-user training events and demonstrations.
- Electrical and mechanical integration, modification, and prototyping. Mechanical design, 3D printing, soldering, assembly, mounting and wiring of electronic subassemblies.
- Become deeply knowledgeable on Auterion hardware and software, including Skynode, PX4, AuterionOS, Auterion Mission Control, and Auterion Suite.
- Assist with writing technical documentation, to include operators manuals and test procedures.
Qualifications and Skills
- Bachelor’s degree in a relevant engineering discipline such as Robotics, Computer Science, Systems Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field
- Proven experience operating within highly structured, repetitive processes (e.g. QA, manufacturing, or test operations), with strong attention to detail
- Demonstrated piloting experience on multicopter UAVs in full manual mode
- Demonstrated piloting experience on fixed-wing aircraft in manual mode
- Hands-on experience with commercial or military drone platforms
- Strong collaboration and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively across multidisciplinary teams
- Practical experience building drones and/or RC aircraft
- US citizenship required
Benefits
- Flexible working hours
- Stock Options
- Unlimited PTO
- Health Insurance (includes dental & vision)
- Medical flex spending
- Life Insurance
- Retirement Plan - 401k
- Enhanced maternity & paternity leave
- Learning and development opportunities
About Auterion
We are building the leading software platform for AI-powered autonomous systems for enterprise and government customers. Our team is supporting the most important missions and solving the most challenging problems.
At Auterion, we bring together the sharpest minds who love to solve the hardest problems. Join a vibrant team built on innovation, openness, and excellence, where you’ll be empowered to develop ideas, collaborate across all levels, and make an impact that matters.
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What We Do
At Auterion we care about providing enterprise with an ecosystem of software-defined drones, payloads, and third party applications within a single easy to use platform based on open-source standards.
We’re leaders in an open-source movement bigger than ourselves and we’ve been on the same mission for over a decade, since our co-founder Lorenz Meier created Pixhawk, MAVLink, QGC, and PX4 (the world’s most widely used open-source drone autopilot operating system).
Our mission is to be the drone platform of choice for enterprise, government, and drone manufacturers while accelerating the drone industry by driving forward open standards to create a common, future-proof roadmap in a thriving, open ecosystem of buyers and vendors.
At Auterion, we bring together the sharpest minds who love to solve the hardest problems. Join a vibrant team built on innovation, openness, and excellence, where you’ll be empowered to develop ideas, collaborate across all levels, and make an impact that matters.
