21h ago

Senior Flight Test Engineer

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

$150k-$220k / yearest.

full-timeleadaerospace

💼 About This Role

You'll lead developmental flight testing of a revolutionary Group 5 UAS, working with cross-functional teams to plan, execute, and report on test events. Your work will directly impact fielded products in a fast-paced defense tech environment.

🎯 What You'll Do

  • Plan, coordinate, execute, and report on test programs.
  • Manage flight test campaign for multiple test articles.
  • Facilitate technical interactions between engineering teams.
  • Conduct testing in lab, ground, and flight environments.

📋 Requirements

  • 10+ years as test conductor/director for developmental aircraft systems.
  • Bachelor's degree in technical discipline or equivalent engineering experience.
  • Experience with developmental test of manned/unmanned aircraft.
  • Knowledge of DCMA INST 8210, MIL-STD-516, and 14 CFR.

✨ Nice to Have

  • 15+ years in Test Evaluation or related fields.
  • Previously served as Flight Test Engineering Lead.
  • Experience with first flight of developmental aircraft.

📨 Hiring Process

Estimated timeline: 2-4 weeks · AI estimate

  1. 1Recruiter Screen· 30 min
  2. 2Technical Interview· 60 min
  3. 3Final Round· 60 min

🚩 Heads Up

  • Requires 10+ years experience but only lists 'Senior' title, not 'Lead' despite experience level mapping.
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