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As the leading drone delivery company in the U.S., we’re scaling our operations across Dallas-Fort Worth, bringing ultrafast, on-demand delivery to doorsteps via autonomous aircraft.\nAbout the role:\nThe Autonomous Flight Systems Field Engineer is a hands-on technical role supporting the research, development, and operational testing of Flytrex’s end-to-end drone delivery system. This position blends field flight operations with lab and bench engineering work, configuring, integrating, testing, and troubleshooting autonomous flight systems at the Flytrex Flight Test Facility. This is a full-time, on-site position.\nThe field engineer will maintain a thorough understanding of CFR 14 Part 107 regulations and ensure all operations comply with local, state, and federal requirements. Deep familiarity with ArduPilot-based flight controllers, Mission Planner, and autonomous systems integration is essential. Every crew member must demonstrate integrity, sound judgment, and a rigorous commitment to safety and operational protocols.\nWhat You’ll Do:\nConfigure, tune, and validate Flytrex flight controllers and supporting hardware..\nOperate Flytrex Flight Control Software for mission planning, real-time telemetry review, and post-flight data analysis.\nPerform systems integration and testing, including hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) testing, sensor calibration, and payload integration.\nExecute aircraft R&D functions and flight testing following strict procedures and checklists.\nPerform aircraft maintenance and ensure operational readiness of all flight systems and required equipment.\nDocument daily flight activities, flight logs, and technical test reports with engineering-grade precision.\nDeconflict ground and air risks in compliance with CFR 14 Part 107 during all operations.\nApply systematic root cause analysis to flight anomalies, hardware failures, and software faults.\nAssist with the design and continuous improvement of operational and testing procedures.\nPerform collateral duties as required\nWork Environment\nThis job operates in outdoor environments including inclement and hot weather, extreme-cold conditions in addition to limited office work. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, radio, equipment, and telephones.\nPhysical Demands\nWhile performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to operate autonomous vehicles. He or she performs the tasks of this duty and is required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to sit for extended periods of time; run; stand; walk; use hands to, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.\nPosition Type/Expected Hours of Work\nThis is a full-time position, and general hours of work and days are Monday through Friday.\nTravel\nTravel is local to the position location.\nCitizenship\nThis position requires U.S. Citizenship.\nOther Duties\nPlease note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.\nAAP/EEO Statement\nWe are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. All offers of employment made by Flytrex are contingent upon the successful completion of a background investigation and a pre-employment drug screen (which must be completed within 48 hours of any conditional offer of employment).\nRequirements\nRequirements:\nFAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate.\nDemonstrated hands-on experience with ArduPilot and/or similar flight controller platforms, including configuration, parameter tuning, and fault troubleshooting.\nProficiency with Mission Planner and/or similar for mission planning, system configuration, and telemetry review.\nExperience with UAS systems integration and hardware testing, including sensor integration, calibration, and structured test protocol execution.\nStrong analytical and problem-solving skills; ability to diagnose complex system faults in field and lab environments.\nStrong written and verbal communication skills; ability to produce clear, accurate technical documentation and test reports.\nAbility to work effectively 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