The Test Engineer at Elroy Air will play a crucial role in the development, validation, and certification of Chaparral, our autonomous VTOL cargo aircraft. In this role, you will bridge the gap between design and reality by planning, setting up, and executing rigorous tests on components, sub-systems, and integrated aircraft systems. Whether working on mechanical fixtures, electrical test benches, or environmental chambers, you will ensure our hardware meets performance, reliability, and safety standards. This role requires an adaptable engineer from an electrical, mechanical, or aerospace background who thrives in a hands-on environment and is eager to advance the future of middle-mile logistics.

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What’s in it for you

Competitive salary + equity package.
Competitive insurance package including medical/dental/vision/long term disability/life.
401(k) with broad access to low-cost investment funds, paid parental leave, and highly flexible vacation policy.
You’ll work with a kind, diverse, and highly skilled team.
You’ll help define a new category of aerospace / logistics / robotics, and you’ll work on systems that have never been built before.
As an early member of a fast-growing team, you’ll help shape and define our company culture and values.

We encourage you to apply even if you aren’t an exact match for our open role, as many of our team members come from nontraditional backgrounds.

This position will require access to information protected under U.S. export control laws and regulations, including Export Administration Regulations (EAR). Please note that any offer for employment will be conditioned on any required authorization to receive software or technology controlled under these U.S. export control laws and regulations necessary to perform the responsibilities of the position.  

Elroy Air does not engage with external recruiting agencies/individual recruiters that we do not have a written agreement with and all employment activities are managed through our People & Places team. We reserve the right to make use of any unsolicited resumes received without being responsible for payment of any fees asserted from the use of unsolicited resumes.