Freefly Systems Lead Testing Engineer – Drone Program

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Freefly Systems, the company that redefined camera movement with the introduction of the Mōvi (a compact, lightweight, 3-axis camera stabilizer) is growing. We are on the lookout for a uniquely talented Testing Lead who loves to design, execute, and manage tests for flying robots to get in on the fun.

As a member of the Freefly Engineering Team, you’ll join us on our mission to develop the next generation of innovative camera systems, unmanned aerial vehicles, robotic systems, and consumer electronic devices in a fast-paced, multidisciplinary, startup environment with a direct impact on our product roadmap.

The ideal candidate is a jack of all trades with a diverse background of experience in testing complex electromechanical systems. Most importantly, you must have a positive “can do” attitude, play well with others, embrace a challenge, and realize that every failure is a critical step toward creating innovative products.

Responsibilities

Engineering background to design, execute, analyze, and document tests
Software, mechanical, and systems engineering understanding to be able to pick the right software and hardware from the product engineering team for test configurations
Strong computer skills to analyze data and execute software scripts
Approaching problems with first principles thinking, and the ability to reduce overconfidence
Management experience to run testing projects from start to finish, including delegating tasks to the rest of the team
Understanding of product development processes and life cycles to manage the EV/DV testing phases as a whole
Ability to reduce entropy
Motivation to raise the bar
Ability to balance low fidelity and high fidelity tests in order to execute quick and dirty test when needed, and manage formal tests
Ability to push back against Engineering to ensure we deliver world-class products

Qualifications

Own management of test fleet and hardware. Keep their hardware and software up to date. Keep unit trackers up to date
Manage test configurations. Update hardware and software of test aircraft to get them ready for testing
Manage engineering testing efforts, delegating the execution of tests as necessary, and delegating writing automated tests or building test rigs as necessary. Kickoff and close test phases that line up with product development phases
Be the gate for engineering readiness before products and prototypes are handed off to internal and external beta testers
Give feedback to engineering on requirements for completeness, lack of ambiguity, and testability
Create and manage test plans, including continuously improving software acceptance tests for regression
Design, develop and fabricate test fixtures
Fly Freefly drones to execute engineering test plans. Go beyond the test plans to find possible areas of failure in features
Use the command line to execute scripts, manipulate files, run programs on Windows, Linux, and Mac
Support execution of various engineering tests, including software acceptance tests
Organize test data, perform tests data analysis, including running Matlab scripts to provide plots, and prepare reports of test results
Report issues with reproduction steps. Verify software fixes and sign off on resolutions
Improve testing techniques and processes (ex: documentation standards, automated tests, develop software for test management with other engineers)

Bonus Qualifications

Experience with PX4
Experience with Freefly products
Experience creating video content to help us show the world the how we develop amazing products

Why you should join

You will have the freedom to create and grow professionally, individually, and as a culture
Great paid time off
Competitive compensation with a stable base salary plus profit sharing and opportunity for advancement
Generous benefits including medical, dental, vision
Free parking, easy access to a new facility in beautiful Woodinville
Access to world-class shop and resources
Flexible Work Schedules

If you’re interested in joining our team, drop us a line at careers@freeflysystems.com and tell us about your exciting projects, what you’re learning… and a few war stories