Support Engineer - Support Engineer III

Job Title

Support Engineer III

• Pay Rate: $31 - $41 hourly
• Job #: 3022630
• Duration: 12 months
• Location: Onsite in Seattle, WA

We are seeking an experienced Drone Flight Test Instrumentation Engineer to design, manage and employ a variety of standard and custom configured instrumentation, including proprietary data recording and aircraft systems command modules. The ideal candidate will assist with writing flight test plans, ensure optimized instrumentation configurations, function and data recovery/delivery consistent with high‑paced flight test operations.

• Bachelor's in Electrical/Mechanical/Aerospace Engineering
• 3-5+ years flight test instrumentation experience
• Hands‑on sensor integration (accelerometers, strain gauges, thermocouples, cameras)
• Data acquisition systems and analysis expertise

• Design, develop, and operate flight test instrumentation end‑to‑end
• Integrate sensors with vehicle systems (weight/balance, EMI, thermal testing)
• Manage vendor relationships and project budgets
• Provide troubleshooting support and develop contingency plans
• Create documentation and standard operating procedures
• Travel time requirements estimated at 10%

• Flight test sensor integration and data reduction
• GNSS/DGNSS systems setup
• Electrical power systems and fault injection
• Environmental testing standards (DO‑160G)
• CAD software proficiency
• Demonstrated ability to review test objectives and generate instrumentation plans

• Works autonomously in ambiguous situations
• Strong customer focus with timely deliverables
• Bias for action under tight timelines
• Continuous improvement mindset
• Willingness to travel and work flexible hours

• Drone/UAV or aerospace testing experience
• Certification/regulatory testing knowledge
• Wind tunnel testing background

Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law.