Flight Test Engineer, Staff (R5898)

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Math (STEM Degree)
• 5-10 years of experience with developmental and/or operational ground and flight test, unmanned/manned aircraft systems, aircraft integration, or aerospace systems engineering
• Strong understanding of aircraft systems, flight dynamics, avionics, telemetry, sensors, or control systems
• Proven ability to write and execute structured test plans, procedures, and reports
• Strong troubleshooting skills in field and/or lab environments
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work across engineering and operations teams
• Willingness and ability to travel up to 80% for candidates not based in the Wichita Metro Area, including travel to test sites, ranges, and other field locations
• Overtime and weekend coverage as required
• Active Secret Security Clearance
• The ideal candidate is practical, detail-oriented engineer who is comfortable in control rooms, hangar/maintenance areas, and office type environments. You can write a detailed test plan, troubleshoot hardware and software at a test site, analyze flight data, and communicate clearly under operational pressure. You are safety-minded, have high technical acumen, and motivated by building and validating advanced and complex aircraft systems
• Full-time regular employee offer package:
• Pay within range listed + Bonus + Benefits + Equity