SYPAQ is an industry leader in C4ISREW and autonomous systems integration, product development, and consulting services, with established engineering teams across projects in Canberra, Melbourne, Adelaide, Sydney, and Brisbane. Our rich history of partnering with the Australian Defence and National Security community continues to deliver a true sovereign industrial capability through advanced engineering and technology services and solutions.
Due to continued expansion within the business, we are seeking a Junior Flight Test Engineer to join the flight operations team within our Advanced Technologies Group (ATG). The Junior Flight Test Engineer will report to the Lead Flight Test Engineer and Head of Flight Operations to coordinate and support flight test events for ATG engineering development and formal test programs.
This role also includes supporting end user training for the Corvo Family of Autonomous Systems and will require occasional interstate travel.
Key Responsibilities Include
Coordinating with the Lead Flight Test Engineer to support internal engineering flight test objectives
Support the authoring and execution of formal Verification and Validation (V&V;) test programs
Supporting delivery of Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems (RPAS) training courses to end users
Your Experience
Relevant Degree qualified (Aerospace, Mechatronics, etc.)
Effective communication skills
Familiarity with RPAS and key subsystems
Understanding of aerodynamics and fundamental principles of flight
Desirable
Remote Pilot's License (RePL)
Experience in Ardu Pilot Experience in scripting languages such as Python
Experience in Windows and Linux operating environments
Demonstrated understanding of formal V&V; test programs
Demonstrable common sense and ability to make sound risk-based decisions will be highly regarded
About You
Bachelor's degree in engineering
Australian Citizen
Able to obtain and maintain an Australian Defence Security Clearance
Hold an Australian Drivers Licence
Comfortable working in small, trusted teams with limited supervision
Outcome oriented
Willing to travel when required at short notice
Able to work outdoors in all weather conditions
SYPAQ's Culture
We take pride in being a 100% Australian family owned business delivering world leading solutions to our clients locally and internationally. Our culture and values are important to us, hence we encourage people with the same vision to discuss how we can jointly achieve your personal and qualified goals as part of our team.
We strongly believe in our VALUES, they underpin everything we do:
See something. Do something!
Achieve more together - share success.
Be Courageous - be innovative! See the opportunity, manage the risk.
Strive for excellence - master your craft.
We are family - we value honesty, respect, and compassion.
Staff Benefits
Generous professional development and study options
Loyalty leave scheme
ADF reserve leave
Flexible work arrangements
Referral bonuses