Flight Test Specialist I

About the Role

We are seeking a motivated Flight Test Engineer with 5–10 years of relevant experience to support on-aircraft flight test operations and data analysis. The ideal candidate demonstrates strong analytical and problem-solving skills, a passion for aviation, and the ability to perform effectively in a hands-on test environment.

Core Flight Test Engineering Groups

Candidates will be placed into one of our core Flight Test Engineering groups based on background and Flight Test Engineering needs:

• Aerodynamics & Performance
• Avionics & Electrical Systems
• Powerplant & Mechanical Systems

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in technical related curriculum applicable to the respective job position or equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential functions of the job
• 5 years Flight Test engineering experience or 10 years broad engineering experience in several technical disciplines
• Experience credit considered for related advanced degrees limited to 2 years for Masters, 4 years for PhD in fields applicable to this job
• Flight Test Engineer Certification may offset one year of experience requirement
• Flight test experience
• Experience writing flight test plans and/or flight test reports
• Experience with MATLAB or Python
• Experience with data processing and analysis
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand the English language

Preferred Qualifications

• Academic or project experience in one or more of the following areas: aircraft performance, flying and handling qualities, fly-by-wire flight controls, field performance, flutter, loads, or aerodynamics
• Avionics
• Electrical systems
• Powerplant engineering
• Mechanical systems
• Experience deriving instrumentation requirements for on-aircraft flight testing
• Experience with 14 CFR Part 23 or Part 25 regulations
• Pilot experience
• Experience with Honeywell Epic for Gulfstream Symmetry or PlaneView
• Experience with IADS or any real-time data monitoring systems

Responsibilities

• Perform core roles and responsibilities with some oversight and direction applicable to the complexity of the testing
• Support testing including stability & control, flying qualities/characteristics, stall demonstration, performance, powerplant, mechanical systems, pneumatic systems, electrical systems, avionics, cooling/ventilation, icing, and cold/hot weather
• Work with engineering and test pilots to define test points that are conducted on test aircraft
• Definition of instrumentation requirements and communication with instrumentation engineering group to support installation on aircraft to support test requirements
• Definition of the aircraft configuration to support the on-aircraft test
• Track test points and updates pass/fail/repeat status
• Support on-aircraft ground/flight testing as required
• Provide the judgment on acceptable test data during or post flight
• Process data following a test flight to document test results
• Develop flight test reports to show compliance with test requirements
• Detailed test planning including mission plan, creating flight cards, configuration verification, and compiling appropriate restrictions and safety/hazard assessments
• Prepare material and present for Test Readiness Review (TRR) to gain approval from stakeholders that system under test is ready to begin ground/flight testing activities
• Perform safety analysis and prepare material as required for Safety Review Boards (SRB) to support test missions
• Conduct flight test brief with flight ops and engineering
• Provide the on-airplane direction of test sequence and execution, relying on FT Analyst for acceptability of collected data with exceptions where this authority is delegated
• Generate and transmit post-flight test summary
• Conduct debrief of test mission with test crew and engineering
• Maintain a current knowledge of developments in the field of specialty and/or other related aircraft fields in order to recommend innovations to improve quality and effectiveness of company product
• Actively work to improve daily processes and ensure all work meets customer (internal/external) requirements
• Anticipate and resolve complex issues in creative and effective ways, developing standards and guides for diverse engineering activities
• Perform other duties as assigned

Requisition Number: 235575 • Category: Engineering • Travel: Up to 25% • Shift: First • Employment Type: Full-time • Posting End Date: 09/25/2026