UAV Test Engineer Job at Swift Engineering, San Clemente, CA

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  • Swift Engineering
  • San Clemente, CA

Job Description

We are seeking a highly motivated UAV Test Engineer to plan, execute, and analyze test activities for advanced unmanned aerial vehicle systems. This role works closely with the design and engineering teams to ensure system performance, reliability, and safety throughout development and flight testing.

 

The ideal candidate is hands-on, detail-oriented, and capable of translating test data into actionable design insights.

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop, document, and execute test plans and test procedures for UAV subsystems and full aircraft
  • Work directly with the design and development teams to validate requirements and design assumptions
  • Plan and support ground tests, integration tests, and flight tests
  • Configure and operate test equipment, instrumentation, and data acquisition systems
  • Analyze test data and convert results into clear, meaningful inputs for design decisions
  • Identify performance gaps, anomalies, and failure modes, and support root-cause analysis
  • Prepare test reports, summaries, and presentations for technical reviews
  • Support iterative design improvements based on test findings
  • Maintain test documentation and ensure traceability to requirements

What We Offer

  • Direct impact on UAV design and performance
  • Close collaboration with multidisciplinary engineering teams
  • Opportunity to work on cutting-edge unmanned aircraft systems

Requirements

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical, or related field)
  • 5+ years of experience in UAV, aerospace, or complex system testing
  • Experience developing and executing test procedures and test plans
  • Strong data analysis skills with the ability to translate results into engineering recommendations
  • Hands-on experience with UAV systems, components, or flight operations
  • Highly experienced with Matlab/Simulink
  • Working experience with HIL and SIL systems
  • Strong communication skills and ability to work cross-functionally
  • Self-motivated, proactive, and capable of working independently


Preferred Qualifications

  • Master’s degree in Engineering
  • Experience with flight test instrumentation, telemetry, and data analysis tools
  • Familiarity with UAV control systems, avionics, and propulsion systems
  • Experience supporting iterative or rapid development programs
  • Knowledge of aerospace test standards and best practices

Benefits

  • 9/80 Schedule
  • Health Insurance
  • Vision Insurance - 100% covered for Employees
  • Dental Insurance - 100% covered for Employees
  • Life Insurance - 100% covered by Swift, plus the option to purchase additional life insurance for you and your dependents.
  • 401k with company match
  • Extremely generous company holiday calendar including a holiday hiatus in December, and highly competitive PTO plans.
  • 16 weeks of paid Caregiver & Wellness Leave to care for a family member, bond with your baby, or tend to your own medical condition.
  • Family Planning & Parenting Support: Fertility (eg, IVF, preservation), adoption, and gestational carrier coverage with additional benefits and resources to provide support from planning to parenting.

Job Tags

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