3h ago

Flight Test Engineer

Berthoud, Colorado

$90k-$110k / year

full-timeseniorAerospace and Defense

💼 About This Role

You'll serve as the on-site technical authority for hypersonic vehicle and propulsion systems, supporting integration, test, and flight campaigns. You'll act as a key liaison between customers and internal teams, ensuring mission success from product delivery through flight operations. This role offers hands-on work with cutting-edge propulsion technology in a fast-paced startup environment.

🎯 What You'll Do

  • Support integration, checkouts, and static fire testing of hypersonic vehicles and propulsion
  • Author and execute procedures for checkouts, propellant load, and hotfire operations
  • Coordinate with test ranges and external agencies for flight test campaigns
  • Lead customer status updates and milestone reviews for technical content

📋 Requirements

  • B.S. in Engineering
  • 5+ years of relevant experience
  • Hands-on experience with aerospace hardware
  • Willing to travel 30% of the year for multi-week campaigns

✨ Nice to Have

  • Master's degree in Engineering
  • Technical expertise in liquid rocket engine manufacturing, integration, or test
  • Flight or test operational experience

🎁 Benefits & Perks

  • 🏖️ Unlimited PTO
  • 👶 Paid Parental and Adoptive Leave
  • 🏥 Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
  • 💰 401k with Company Match
  • 📈 Equity Grants

📨 Hiring Process

Interested candidates are encouraged to apply by filling out the application below and clicking 'Submit Application'.

🚩 Heads Up

  • US citizenship or permanent residency required, no visa sponsorship
  • 30% travel requirement may be demanding for some candidates
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