Staff Flight Test Engineer, Missiles
Core
Lead flight test engineer for developmental weapon and missile systems, conducting ground and flight tests, safety analysis, and data collection to support system certification and integration.
Role type
Staff Flight Test Engineer (Missiles)
Builds
Weapon and missile systems (UAS, SRM, boosters) for U.S. military and allied capabilities
Domain
Defense / Aerospace / Missile Systems
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
System-level test planning and execution, safety and risk analysis, MIL-STD compliance (8591, 2088, 1553, 1760), arming/release equipment integration, National Airspace System regulations, engineering principles and theory, complex problem solving
Preferred skills
DoD experience, programming (Go, Java, C++, Python, JavaScript), Linux command line, COTS Small UAS autopilot software, SRM/booster separation testing, manned aircraft operations, tactical datalinks, multiple propulsion systems
Technologies
MIL-STD-8591, MIL-STD-2088, MIL-STD-1553, MIL-STD-1760, AS8775, AS5653, COTS Small UAS autopilot, tactical datalinks
Responsibilities
Plan and execute system-level T&E of hardware and software, act as lead test engineer for small UAS/missile systems, perform safety and risk analysis, collect and analyze test data, conduct ground and flight testing at test ranges
Seniority
Staff, hands-on IC with strategic coordination