Drone & Robotics Test Engineer

Be visionaryTeledyne Technologies Incorporated provides enabling technologies for industrial growth markets that require advanced technology and high reliability. These markets include aerospace and defense, factory automation, air and water quality environmental monitoring, electronics design and development, oceanographic research, deepwater oil and gas exploration and production, medical imaging and pharmaceutical research.We are looking for individuals who thrive on making an impact and want the excitement of being on a team that wins.Job DescriptionAt Teledyne FLIR in Orem, we design and manufacture high quality drones to carry the best sensors into the toughest environments. Our extensive history includes working alongside organizations including U.S. Army, Marines, and US DOD Special Operations Community. We embrace cutting edge innovative technologies and design concepts to bring new capability to our warfighters. As an original equipment manufacturer of Drones (UAS), we are at the forefront of new American engineering and manufacturing technologies. The foundation of our company is the drive to build superior UAS through engineering excellence. You can expect diverse challenges that will require you to be agile and innovative in your work. You can also expect to be on a small team that strives to meet these challenges together. UAS development and the UAS market is still young and constantly changing. Your work will be varied and innovative by nature.Job SummaryTeledyne FLIR is looking for an engineering professional to participate in activities associated with drone development and production testing. This person must be a detail oriented, self-directed individual, and able to operate with a high degree of autonomy. This person will participate in a test program associated with both fielded and developmental military drones. We expect this person to have previous experience with test activities.Job Duties & ResponsibilitiesDrone flight testing of mature and development products including test methods developmentDrone software regression testing – extensive test programSupport and maintain drone fleetSafely conduct drone flight operationsSupport production activities and personnelManage test inventoryInteract with internal/external customers and suppliers for hardware/software supportUpdate and maintain product manualsSome travel may be required to test sites, approximately 5-10%Job QualificationsBachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical of Computer Engineering or similar field1-5 years of drone flight testing and engineering experienceFAA part 107 qualified or equivalent pilot rating a plusFamiliar with computer programming and software development methodsWilling to work in agile environment with flexible daily tasking based on program needsBasic understanding of quad rotor physicsMust have critical thinking skills and be able to make risk-based decisionsExcellent communication skillsApplicants must be either a U.S. citizen, U.S. national, legal permanent resident, asylee, refugee or must be eligible to apply for and obtain the appropriate export control license from the U.S. Departments of State or Commerce.About Teledyne FLIR DefenseJoin Teledyne FLIR Defense, where we're dedicated to supporting critical missions with an exciting range of cutting-edge technologies. Our products include advanced surveillance sensors, unmanned air and ground vehicles, sensing devices used to detect chemicals, biological agents, radiation and explosives, and a host of other solutions that help warfighters, first responders, and search-and-rescue teams do their jobs better. We're looking for passionate innovators eager to shape the future of the Defense and Public Safety industries. If you’re mission-driven to globally collaborate on solutions that can change the battlefield and save lives, we invite you to explore our current opportunities.#FLIRTeledyne and all of our employees are committed to conducting business with the highest ethical standards. We require all employees to comply with all applicable laws, regulations, rules and regulatory orders. Our reputation for honesty, integrity and high ethics is as important to us as our reputation for making innovative sensing solutions.Teledyne is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age, or any other characteristic or non-merit based factor made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws.