Senior Flight Test Director, UAS Autonomy
Shield AI
Washington, DC · $172k–$258k a year · Posted November 4, 2026
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About the job
...role, you are the single technical authority for test execution—responsible for determining test readiness, directing test conduct, managing risk, and ensuring data-driven decisions throughout development and flight test operations. You will lead cross-functional teams...