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# Test Engineer

- **Company:** LTA Research
- **Location:** United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Computer-Aided Design, C++ (Programming Language), Communications Protocols, Python (Programming Language), MATLAB, Simulink, Test Data, Data Analytics, Pathfinder, Software Coding
- **Published:** September 4, 2026
- **Apply:** https://startup.jobs/test-engineer-lta-research-9647592

## About the Role

* Experience: 3+ years in aerospace, robotics, or high-reliability hardware environments
 * Coding Skills: Proficiency in Python or C++ programming
 * Flight Software & Protocols: Hands-on experience with PX4 Flight Control Software and CAN communication protocols
 * Hardware Aptitude: Working knowledge of DC motors and ESC hardware
 * Design Tools: Familiarity with standard CAD software
 * Mindset: Proven ability to thrive in a rapid "build-test-fail-fix" iteration cycle with strong cross-functional communication skills, * Experience piloting drones/UAVs or working with flight testing operations
 * Hands-on experience troubleshooting low-level electrical hardware issues
 * Familiarity with MATLAB and Simulink for system modeling

## Description

* Flight Test Operations: Prepare for, execute, and troubleshoot weekly flight test operations of our sub-scale airship model
 * HIL Simulation: Conduct and troubleshoot hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) lab testing to validate flight software and hardware integrations
 * Flight Data & Analytics: Analyze flight logs and test data to feed performance insights back into the GNC and sub-scale simulation models
 * Mechanical: Design and iteration of lightweight structural components for the Baby Airship
 * Software: Development of flight control logic, telemetry processing, or embedded systems (C++/Python)
 * GNC: Work alongside GNC engineers to author flight test plans and analyze vehicle dynamics


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