Senior Field Testing Engineer
KEF Robotics is working on some new and very exciting projects! In order to accommodate the growing demand for our world-class visual navigation solution, we are in search of a Senior Field Testing Engineer to help demonstrate our capabilities. Travel is required. ​
LOCATION
On Site
Pittsburgh, PA
EMPLOYMENT TYPE
Full Time/ Travel Required
What you're responsible for
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Conduct customer-facing technical demonstrations and train and support customers during hardware and software integrations
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Lead flight test planning, flight readiness reviews, flight briefs/debriefs, and post-flight analysis
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Lead in all documentation regarding flight and testing
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Expected to work in a safe manner in accordance with established operating procedures and practices, laws, regulations, and other applicable obligations wherever and whenever business is conducted on behalf of the company
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Prepare, drive, and maintain cleanliness on our vehicle to various destinations
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Mentor, manage, and lead other pilots on the team
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Support engineers’ testing goals and technically contribute to product qualification test procedures and performance analysis
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Manage and maintain KEF’s testing aircraft fleet, interface with hardware engineers to schedule repairs and upgrades
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Improve the efficiency, safety, and efficacy of flight tests across KEF’s fleet of multirotors, VTOLs, fixed-wing, and customer aircraft.
What we are looking for
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Empathetic and collaborative team player
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Experience with operating UAVs and other experimental drone platforms
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Experience with product testing and hardware development
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Exceptional interpersonal skills
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Incredible attention to detail
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Part 107 licensed
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Experience flying multirotors manually
Bonus Skills
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Experience with scripting and developing automation tooling
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Experience with 3D printing and drone assembly and maintenance
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Experience with Jira
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Clear, concise technical writing skills
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Ability to operate a small bus or van
KEF Robotics would be a great fit for you if you
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Are self starter with an entrepreneurial spirit
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Love a team that truly cares about what they do and how they do it
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Are a tinkerer
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Are a low-key badass
Why others have joined KEF
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To be the best in the world at a new emerging technology
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To be surrounded by the smartest, most passionate people
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To work in an environment that values work/life balance and mental health
What we offer
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A kickass office in Pittsburgh, PA with off-street free parking
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Competitive salary & equity
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Medical benefits
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401(k) match
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Flexible hours & vacation policy
To apply for this role, fill out the form below.
Senior Field testing engineer
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