CrawlJobs Logo

Experimental Test Pilot

merlinlabs.com Logo

Merlin Labs

Location Icon

Location:
United States , North Kingstown

Category Icon
Category:
IT - Software Development

Job Type Icon

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary Icon

Salary:

Not provided
Save Job
Save Icon
Apply Position

Job Description:

About Merlin: Merlin is a venture backed aerospace startup building a non-human pilot to enable both reduced crew and uncrewed flight. Backed by some of the world’s leading investors, Merlin is scaling alongside our customers to begin leveraging autonomy today to solve some of aviation’s biggest challenges. About You: Do you enjoy hands-on testing at the cutting edge of aerospace technology? Do you enjoy fast paced problem solving? Are you self-motivated and have a critical eye for flight safety and flight test details? Do you love the idea of more widely proliferated and safer flying machines, accessible to all? If so, you might be a good fit to lead our Experimental Test Pilot position as part of our Flight Test team here at Merlin.

Job Responsibility:

  • Lead capability testing on our test aircraft working with our engineering team in supporting development of our autonomy systems by flying early and often
  • As a lead project pilot, develop and drive the application of processes we need to prepare for, execute, and analyze our flight tests
  • Collaborate with hardware, software, flight controls, integration, and flight operation teams to develop test plans, ensure readiness for test, and drive efficient and effective collection of the data we need to test our systems
  • Execute flight tests as needed onsite, including assisting in building and approving test cards, verifying procedures and software via simulation, serving as test pilot, and supporting generation of analysis and deficiency reports after flight through robust flight test reports

Requirements:

  • 5+ years direct experience with experimental flight tests or a combination of equivalent formal training and experience
  • Graduate of a recognized test pilot school or program
  • Knowledge of basic concepts of fixed wing aircraft flight dynamics and control
  • Enthusiastic willingness to do what needs to be done to help our flight test program succeed
  • Exceptional written and verbal communication and organizational skills

Nice to have:

  • Experience using software development environments and tools such as Linux, git, and Jira
  • Experience with flight controls product development, including testing and troubleshooting at the system level as well as at the software component level
What we offer:
  • health
  • dental
  • life
  • unlimited vacation
  • 401k with match

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
December 10, 2025

Employment Type:
Fulltime
Work Type:
On-site work
Icon
Merlin Labs - All Job Offers
Job Link Share:
Copy Link Icon
Facebook Icon Twitter Icon LinkedIn Icon

Looking for more opportunities? Search for other job offers that match your skills and interests.

Briefcase Icon

Similar Jobs for Experimental Test Pilot

Chief Test Pilot Tactical Systems

AEVEX Aerospace is looking for a skilled RC pilot to perform flight operations, ...
Location
Location
United States , Tampa
Salary
Salary:
Not provided
aevex.com Logo
AEVEX Aerospace
Expiration Date
Until further notice
Requirements
Requirements
  • Strong working knowledge of FAA, DoD, and/or ICAO UAS flight regulations
  • Familiar with military UAS operations and FAA regulatory frameworks
  • Knowledge of airspace coordination, range safety, and risk management practices
  • Strong attention to detail and a commitment to safety
  • Ability to maintain a Class II flight physical
  • Proficient in manual control of multi-rotor, fixed-wing, hybrid VTOL aircraft, including gas, electric, and turbine platforms
  • Ability to fly complex systems with landing gear, high wing loading, high speeds, and in challenging environments
  • Strong understanding of UAS flight control systems, aerodynamics, and recovery operations
  • Excellent hand-eye coordination and spatial awareness
  • Ability to display flight competency through simulation and live aircraft operation
Job Responsibility
Job Responsibility
  • Operate as External Pilot for electric-hybrid VTOL, fixed wing, gas, turbine UAS platforms exceeding 350 lbs in both test and operational missions
  • Coordinate closely with engineering and systems teams to define test requirements and provide feedback on UAS performance
  • Manually control aircraft via radio transmitter during launch, recovery, and emergency procedures
  • Coordinate seamlessly with Internal Pilots, Mission Commanders, and GCS Operators for safe and effective mission execution
  • Contribute to pre-flight briefings, post-flight debriefings, and overall flight test planning
  • Contribute to Test Readiness Reviews to discuss hazards, risks, and procedures for safe flight operations on experimental high-risk tests
  • Ensure flight operations adhere to airworthiness, risk mitigation, and test safety standards
  • Assist in the development of test cards, flight procedures, and enhancements to flight control systems
  • Observe, document, and help resolve flight anomalies and system irregularities
  • Adhere to stringent safety protocols, mission SOPs, and applicable airspace regulations
What we offer
What we offer
  • 401(k)-retirement plan
  • comprehensive Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability and Life insurance group coverage with a portion of the premiums paid by the company
  • professional development funds
  • Employee Assistance Plan (EAP) with counseling, legal help, child and elder care support
  • Fulltime
Read More
Arrow Right

Rotary Wing Flight Test Instructor

ITPS Canada has been a cornerstone of specialised aviation training since 2001, ...
Location
Location
Canada , London, Ontario
Salary
Salary:
Not provided
itpscanada.com Logo
ITPS (CANADA) LTD
Expiration Date
Until further notice
Requirements
Requirements
  • Graduation from a test pilot school or military equivalent is required
  • Graduation from a Society of Experimental Test Pilots recognised test pilot school is preferred
  • EASA pilot license or Airline Transport Pilot License (ATPL) or Commercial Pilot License (CPL/IR) level with FT Rating Category 1 and FTI Rating or equivalent ICAO license and Test Pilot qualifications to qualify as FTI is preferred
  • Minimum of 3 years’ post-qualification experience as a test pilot with at least 200 hours of test flying experience
  • Previous experience as FI, TRI, or FTI is an asset
  • An FTI who holds a Transport Canada or validated ICAO license AND a recognised TP qualification* may give instruction in flight test techniques to Students who are not seeking an EASA TP rating
  • in this case FCL.900 approval is not required
  • Valid Category 1 Medical Certificate is required
  • Ability to travel up 20% of the time
  • Must complete ITPS standardisation after employment
Job Responsibility
Job Responsibility
  • Manage, coordinate, and oversee the successful execution of courses and flying programs
  • Ensure compliance, student welfare and satisfaction for courses assigned by the Head of Training or CFI-RW
  • Brief and prepare students for flight exercises, including completion of Risk Assessments
  • Authorise flights within the scope of assigned responsibilities
  • Provide flight exercise demonstrations, and support students in practising flight test techniques and data-gathering techniques
  • Debrief course flights and generate Sortie Report Assessments to track student progress
  • Ensure students prepare and submit reports for exercises managed by the FTI
  • Act as the first reviewer of student reports, ensuring they meet syllabus requirements and providing regular feedback to the appropriate CFI and Head of Training
  • Address any student progress concerns promptly with the CFI or Head of Training
  • Take on special projects that you are qualified to perform as requested by your manager, which may require travel internationally
What we offer
What we offer
  • Eligibility for discretionary bonuses and/or salary increases per company policy
  • Company contributory medical top-up scheme and five weeks paid vacation annually
  • Access to the Employment Assistance Program
  • Basic life insurance
  • Extended healthcare, including prescription drugs, paramedical services, vision, and dental insurance
  • Travel insurance coverage
  • Fulltime
Read More
Arrow Right

Director of Flight Test

Merlin is a venture backed aerospace startup building a non-human pilot to enabl...
Location
Location
United States , North Kingstown
Salary
Salary:
Not provided
merlinlabs.com Logo
Merlin Labs
Expiration Date
Until further notice
Requirements
Requirements
  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field (advanced degree preferred)
  • 10 + years of aerospace flight test experience, with significant focus on experimental or developmental aircraft programs
  • Demonstrated success managing first-flight and experimental test programs for prototype aircraft
  • Deep knowledge of flight sciences, test instrumentation, telemetry, and data analysis specific to experimental testing
  • Expertise in FAA Part 21, Part 23/25, Part 27/29, or equivalent experimental certification processes
  • Proven leadership of multidisciplinary test teams in high-risk experimental environments
  • Strong technical communication skills, with the ability to brief both technical teams and executive stakeholders
Job Responsibility
Job Responsibility
  • Lead all experimental and prototype flight test activities, from concept through certification
  • Develop and execute test strategies for first flights, envelope expansion, systems validation, and performance testing
  • Oversee creation of flight test plans, safety risk assessments, hazard analyses, and flight readiness reviews
  • Partner closely with engineering teams to validate new designs, avionics, autonomy, propulsion, and control systems under test
  • Direct the work of test pilots, flight test engineers, instrumentation specialists, and ground crews during experimental campaigns
  • Ensure adherence to FAA/EASA/DoD experimental test standards and experimental certificate requirements
  • Manage relationships with regulatory authorities, DERs, and other stakeholders to align test programs with certification objectives
  • Provide leadership in accident/incident prevention, emergency response planning, and operational risk management
  • Present technical and program-level updates to senior leadership, partners, and certification bodies
  • Foster a culture of safety, innovation, and technical excellence within the test organization
What we offer
What we offer
  • health, dental, life, unlimited vacation, and 401k with match
  • Fulltime
Read More
Arrow Right

Flight Test Engineer

Astrion has an exciting opportunity for a Flight Test Engineer at Redstone Arsen...
Location
Location
United States , Huntsville, Alabama
Salary
Salary:
Not provided
astrion.us Logo
Astrion
Expiration Date
Until further notice
Requirements
Requirements
  • Bachelor's Degree in Aerospace, Aeronautical, or Mechanical Engineering, or a related discipline from an ABET accredited program
  • Bachelor's Degree and 3 to 6 years’ experience or a Master’s Degree and 1 to 4 years’ experience
  • Ability to obtain and maintain an FAA Class III medical certificate
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret Clearance (U.S. Citizenship is required for all applicants)
Job Responsibility
Job Responsibility
  • Conduct developmental flight test for Cargo/Fixed Wing platforms
  • Perform flight test engineer duties as crewmember on flight test aircraft
  • Monitor in-flight test activities, via real-time telemetry systems or as an aircraft crewmember
  • Work as part of a diverse team of contractor, military, and civilian experimental test pilots and engineers
  • Prepare pre-test documentation (test plans, test readiness reviews, safety reviews)
  • Provide technical expertise with regard to the method of test that will best achieve the test objectives
  • Perform in-depth engineering data reduction and analysis
  • Write comprehensive test reports to provide usable, accurate, and readily-interpretable results
  • Prepare/deliver presentations to colleagues, subordinates, and government representatives
What we offer
What we offer
  • Competitive salaries
  • Continuing education assistance
  • Professional development
  • Multiple healthcare benefits package options
  • 401K with employer matching
  • Competitive time off policy along with a federally recognized holiday schedule
  • Fulltime
Read More
Arrow Right

Flight Test Instrumentation Operations Lead

Archer is an aerospace company based in San Jose, California building an all-ele...
Location
Location
United States , San Jose
Salary
Salary:
224640.00 - 280800.00 USD / Year
archer.com Logo
Archer Aviation
Expiration Date
Until further notice
Requirements
Requirements
  • B.S. in Engineering
  • 3+ years experience as instrumentation engineer & experimental test
  • Experience with data acquisition hardware and telemetry operations
  • Experience with instrumentation systems design and implementation on experimental test articles
  • Experience with FTI systems and sensor maintenance
  • Experience creating procedures and reports for hardware checkouts and test events
  • Flight test configuration management process experience
  • Must be able to distinguish colors
  • Must be able to lift 30 lbs unassisted
Job Responsibility
Job Responsibility
  • Support the Developmental Test and Certification Efforts of Archer’s piloted eVTOL aircraft project
  • Maintain the data acquisition system, Instrumentation Configuration, and instrumentation health and readiness for flight test aircraft
  • Work with internal customers and vendors to solve instrumentation and measurement related challenges
  • Perform post-flight data processing and field data quality related questions
  • Key advisor to the Instrumentation Director regarding all aircraft instrumentation health and readiness status and instrumented flight activities
  • Develop processes and documentation to support the checkout, calibration, and maintenance of flight test instrumentation
  • Collaborate with the Flight Test Engineering and Certification Teams to plan and perform all required development and certification flight test activities
  • Collaborate with all engineering design and analysis teams to establish a comprehensive instrumentation plan including, but not limited to, monitoring of strain, temperature, vibration, pressure, airdata, ECS, etc
  • Assist in designing instrumentation wiring, termination details, and physical and digital integration with the aircraft and aircraft systems
  • Assist in designing all hardware required for flight test. For example, instrumentation racks, air data booms, aircrew interfaces, workstations, camera systems, telemetry systems, etc
  • Fulltime
Read More
Arrow Right

Senior Product Engagement Manager

Senior Product Engagement Manager for Clarity - you will play a critical role in...
Location
Location
United Kingdom
Salary
Salary:
Not provided
bloomreach.com Logo
Bloomreach
Expiration Date
Until further notice
Requirements
Requirements
  • 4–6+ years of experience in Customer Success, Product Management, eCommerce, Operations, Growth, or similar roles
  • Proven experience designing and running A/B tests, experimentation programs, or structured discovery initiatives
  • Background working with SaaS, eCommerce, AI, or fast-moving startup environments
  • Demonstrated ability to operate effectively in ambiguous, evolving product landscapes, where processes and responsibilities shift
  • Experience collaborating with Product and Engineering teams to translate customer insights into clear requirements or solution proposals
  • Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret usage data, identify patterns, and derive actionable insights
  • Comfortable leading customer-facing engagements across both new and existing accounts, particularly during early product adoption phases
  • Product-minded and curious, able to frame problems, define hypotheses, and contribute to product direction
  • Naturally collaborative and comfortable blurring traditional role boundaries to drive clarity and progress across teams
  • Proactive, resourceful, and able to create structure in environments where frameworks are still being defined
Job Responsibility
Job Responsibility
  • Help define and manage the Clarity trial program end-to-end, including POCs, pilots, onboarding, and early deployments
  • Run experimentation programs, including A/B tests and hypothesis-driven trials, to understand what drives activation and engagement
  • Analyse customer behaviour, usage patterns, and performance data to identify insights and improvement opportunities
  • Act as a product owner for trial-related workflows, translating learnings into clear requirements, recommendations, and prioritised opportunities for Product and Engineering
  • Identify friction points - technical, experiential, or organisational - and coordinate cross-functional solutions
  • Build strong relationships with stakeholders at both new and existing customers across eCommerce, digital, IT, and product teams
  • Provide Sales with early value stories, proof points, and risk indicators emerging from trials
  • Contribute to building scalable playbooks, onboarding materials, and experimentation guidelines
  • Help establish trial metrics, health indicators, and early success criteria
What we offer
What we offer
  • A great deal of freedom and trust
  • Flexible working hours
  • Work virtual-first with several Bloomreach Hubs available across three continents
  • Company events
  • 5 paid days off to volunteer
  • People Development Program
  • Communication coach available
  • Leader Development Program
  • $1,500 professional education budget annually
  • Employee Assistance Program with counselors
Read More
Arrow Right

Senior Product Engagement Manager

Senior Product Engagement Manager for Clarity - you will play a critical role in...
Location
Location
Czechia
Salary
Salary:
Not provided
bloomreach.com Logo
Bloomreach
Expiration Date
Until further notice
Requirements
Requirements
  • 4–6+ years of experience in Customer Success, Product Management, eCommerce, Operations, Growth, or similar roles
  • Proven experience designing and running A/B tests, experimentation programs, or structured discovery initiatives
  • Background working with SaaS, eCommerce, AI, or fast-moving startup environments
  • Demonstrated ability to operate effectively in ambiguous, evolving product landscapes, where processes and responsibilities shift
  • Experience collaborating with Product and Engineering teams to translate customer insights into clear requirements or solution proposals
  • Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret usage data, identify patterns, and derive actionable insights
  • Comfortable leading customer-facing engagements across both new and existing accounts, particularly during early product adoption phases
  • Product-minded and curious, able to frame problems, define hypotheses, and contribute to product direction
  • Naturally collaborative and comfortable blurring traditional role boundaries to drive clarity and progress across teams
  • Proactive, resourceful, and able to create structure in environments where frameworks are still being defined
Job Responsibility
Job Responsibility
  • Help define and manage the Clarity trial program end-to-end, including POCs, pilots, onboarding, and early deployments
  • Run experimentation programs, including A/B tests and hypothesis-driven trials, to understand what drives activation and engagement
  • Analyse customer behaviour, usage patterns, and performance data to identify insights and improvement opportunities
  • Act as a product owner for trial-related workflows, translating learnings into clear requirements, recommendations, and prioritised opportunities for Product and Engineering
  • Identify friction points - technical, experiential, or organisational - and coordinate cross-functional solutions
  • Build strong relationships with stakeholders at both new and existing customers across eCommerce, digital, IT, and product teams
  • Provide Sales with early value stories, proof points, and risk indicators emerging from trials
  • Contribute to building scalable playbooks, onboarding materials, and experimentation guidelines
  • Help establish trial metrics, health indicators, and early success criteria
What we offer
What we offer
  • A great deal of freedom and trust
  • Flexible working hours
  • Work virtual-first with several Bloomreach Hubs available across three continents
  • Company events
  • 5 paid days off to volunteer
  • People Development Program
  • Communication coach
  • Leader Development Program
  • $1,500 professional education budget annually
  • Employee Assistance Program with counselors
Read More
Arrow Right

Senior Product Engagement Manager

Senior Product Engagement Manager for Clarity will play a critical role in shapi...
Location
Location
Slovakia , Bratislava
Salary
Salary:
4000.00 EUR / Month
bloomreach.com Logo
Bloomreach
Expiration Date
Until further notice
Requirements
Requirements
  • 4–6+ years of experience in Customer Success, Product Management, eCommerce, Operations, Growth, or similar roles
  • Proven experience designing and running A/B tests, experimentation programs, or structured discovery initiatives
  • Background working with SaaS, eCommerce, AI, or fast-moving startup environments
  • Demonstrated ability to operate effectively in ambiguous, evolving product landscapes, where processes and responsibilities shift
  • Experience collaborating with Product and Engineering teams to translate customer insights into clear requirements or solution proposals
  • Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret usage data, identify patterns, and derive actionable insights
  • Comfortable leading customer-facing engagements across both new and existing accounts, particularly during early product adoption phases
  • Product-minded and curious, able to frame problems, define hypotheses, and contribute to product direction
  • Naturally collaborative and comfortable blurring traditional role boundaries to drive clarity and progress across teams
  • Proactive, resourceful, and able to create structure in environments where frameworks are still being defined
Job Responsibility
Job Responsibility
  • Help define and manage the Clarity trial program end-to-end, including POCs, pilots, onboarding, and early deployments
  • Run experimentation programs, including A/B tests and hypothesis-driven trials, to understand what drives activation and engagement
  • Analyse customer behaviour, usage patterns, and performance data to identify insights and improvement opportunities
  • Act as a product owner for trial-related workflows, translating learnings into clear requirements, recommendations, and prioritised opportunities for Product and Engineering
  • Identify friction points - technical, experiential, or organisational - and coordinate cross-functional solutions
  • Build strong relationships with stakeholders at both new and existing customers across eCommerce, digital, IT, and product teams
  • Provide Sales with early value stories, proof points, and risk indicators emerging from trials
  • Contribute to building scalable playbooks, onboarding materials, and experimentation guidelines
  • Help establish trial metrics, health indicators, and early success criteria
What we offer
What we offer
  • Restricted Stock Units or Stock Options
  • Company performance bonus
  • Employee referral bonus of up to $3,000
  • Great deal of freedom and trust
  • Flexible working hours
  • Virtual-first work with several Bloomreach Hubs
  • Company events
  • 5 paid days off to volunteer
  • People Development Program
  • Communication coach
  • Fulltime
Read More
Arrow Right
Jobs by Category
Art and Entertainment Jobs Banking Jobs Call Center Jobs Construction Jobs Consulting Jobs Customer Service Jobs Education Jobs Energy Jobs Finance Jobs Gastronomy Jobs Health and Beauty Jobs Hospitality and Tourism Jobs Human Resources Jobs Insurance Jobs IT - Administration Jobs IT - Software Development Jobs Legal Jobs Logistics Jobs Manufacturing Jobs Marketing, Digital Marketing, SEO, SEM Jobs Media Jobs Nursing Jobs Office Administration Jobs Pharmacy Jobs Physical Work Jobs Public Relations Jobs Public Sector Jobs Purchasing Jobs Quality Control Jobs Real Estate Jobs Research and Development Jobs Sales Jobs
Job Positions Jobs by Country
United States Jobs United Kingdom Jobs India Jobs Canada Jobs Australia Jobs Germany Jobs Ireland Jobs Poland Jobs
Company
Blog About Us Contact
Follow Us
Facebook
X (Twitter)
LinkedIn
Instagram
CrawlJobs Group
ITFlashcards AllDevBlogs
© 2026 CrawlJobs Ltd. All Rights Reserved
Terms & Conditions Privacy Policy