Flight Test Operator 3

About the role

As a Flight Test Operator at Insitu, a subsidiary of Boeing, you will support the integration and testing of new engineering road-mapped hardware and software within the Flight Operations department. You will operate and maintain aircraft and associated equipment to support engineering, production, demonstrations, and training activities, ensuring all systems are mission-ready and compliant with safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain aircraft and associated equipment to support engineering, production, demonstrations, and training activities within the Flight Operations department.
• Serve as a maintainer for aircraft and hardware, ensuring all systems are mission ready and compliant with safety standards.
• Conduct flight operations and evolutions in company-controlled airspace in Pendleton, Boardman, and national airspace multiple times each week.
• Troubleshoot, integrate, and maintain system architecture for seamless mission execution.
• Provide instruction and mentorship to new students and previously qualified personnel to maintain team proficiency.
• Collaborate effectively with team members to support enterprise-wide objectives.

Requirements

• Associate’s degree in Aviation, military aviation experience, or 2–3 years of practical knowledge and experience working with Insitu unmanned systems.
• Working expertise with Insitu tracking programs and library documentation.
• Willing to work fully onsite in Bingen, WA.
• Current or previous qualification as an Insitu UAS Operator and Maintainer.
• Willing to commute in the company vehicle from Bingen to company flying ranges.
• Able to obtain a Class II medical certification.
• Able to drive company vehicles and has a current clean DMV record.
• Able to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance (preferred but not required).

Travel

This position requires domestic and international travel up to 10%.

In-Office Requirement

This role requires hands-on work on our products and collaboration with on-site teams, and will need to work onsite full-time in Bingen, WA.

Pay

Typical hiring range: $31.40 – $43.12 per hour (based on candidate experience, qualifications, and work location).