Flight Test Engineer

About Earthly Dynamics Corporation : Earthly Dynamics Corporation (EDC) is a rapidly growing aerospace R&D firm in Roswell, Georgia, pioneering autonomous control technologies for unmanned aircraft and precision airdrop systems. Our multidisciplinary teams tackle challenging problems from sensor integration to flight‑test validation, all in a collaborative, hands‑on environment.

Position Summary : We are seeking a hands-on Flight Test Engineer to support the planning, coordination, execution, instrumentation, data collection, and analysis of flight tests for a wide range of autonomous unmanned aircraft systems.

Key Responsibilities: Develop flight test plans, test cards, procedures, checklists, and safety documentation. Support preparation of test articles, payloads, aircraft systems, ground support equipment, and instrumentation. Configure and operate data acquisition systems, flight computers, GPS/INS systems, telemetry systems, radios, cameras, and other test equipment. Participate in field test operations, including setup, pre-test checks, launch/release operations, range coordination, real-time monitoring, recovery, and post-test inspection. Work with engineers and technicians to troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, software, and flight-control issues before, during, and after testing. Process and analyze flight test data. Compare flight test results with simulation predictions and engineering models. Prepare test reports, plots, briefings, and technical summaries for internal and customer use. Support design reviews, test readiness reviews, and post-test review meetings. Help improve EDC’s flight test processes, instrumentation methods, data pipelines, and field operations. Travel to test sites as needed to support flight test campaigns.

Required Qualifications : B.S. in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a closely related technical field. 2+ years of hands-on engineering experience involving flight testing. Strong practical ability to troubleshoot real systems. Experience collecting, processing, and interpreting engineering test data. Ability to write clear test plans, procedures, reports, and technical summaries. Strong communication skills and ability to work with multidisciplinary engineering teams. Willingness to travel periodically for flight test events..

Citizenship : Due to ITAR regulations and sponsor requirements, applicants must be U.S. Citizens or Green Card holders.

What We Offer : Competitive salary with performance‑based bonuses, comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage, 401(k) plan with company match, generous paid time off, holidays, and professional development stipend, collaborative culture where your designs fly on real aerospace platforms.

How to Apply : Please send your résumé and a brief cover letter to ***email_hidden*** with the subject line “Flight Test Engineer” . We look forward to seeing how your expertise will power our next‑generation systems!