Staff Engineer, Flight Test (R6305)
Core
Develop, execute, and analyze flight test plans and procedures for unmanned and manned aircraft systems to validate performance and safety.
Role type
Staff Engineer, Flight Test
Builds
Flight test campaigns, validated aircraft systems, and operational readiness for defense and autonomous aircraft.
Domain
Defense / Aerospace / Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS)
Required skills
flight test planning, aircraft systems integration, flight dynamics, avionics, telemetry, data analysis, troubleshooting, test reporting, risk assessment, system configuration
Preferred skills
UAS/fighter capability experience, FAA/DoD/test range operations, autonomy/C2 systems, aircraft maintenance, mission control room operations, Part 107 certificate
Technologies
telemetry systems, datalinks, RF systems, Integrated Analysis & Data System (IADS), ground support equipment
Responsibilities
Develop and execute flight test plans and procedures; coordinate pre-flight, flight, and post-flight activities; analyze ground and flight test data; lead test range operations and safety briefings; document test results and lessons learned; support aircraft maintenance and configuration control.
Seniority
Staff, hands-on IC with strategic coordination