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Senior Flight Test Engineer

AstrionHuntsville, ALPosted Apr 21, 2026 · open 188 days

Last confirmed open Oct 26, 2026

Open since Apr 21, 2026. Postings open this long are often standing requisitions.

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Overview Senior Flight Test Engineer LOCATION: Huntsville, AL STATUS: Full Time CLEARANCE: Ability to Obtain Secret $5000 SIGN ON BONUS Astrion has an exciting opportunity for a Flight Test Engineer for the Redstone Test and Engineering Services contract, supporting the Utility Assault Division. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS Must possess a Bachelor's Degree or Master’s Degree in Aerospace, Aeronautical, or Mechanical Engineering, or a related discipline. Engineering degree must be from an Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) accredited program. Must possess a Bachelor's Degree and 9 to 12 years’ experience, including 6 to 8 years of project experience; or a Master’s Degree in the designated technical area of specialization and 7 to 10 years of combined engineering and technical experience, including 4 to 6 years of project experience.. Must be able to obtain and maintain an FAA Class III medical certificate. Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret Clearance (U.S. Citizenship is required for all applicants) DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS Rotary-wing or fixed-wing flight test experience, or experience in a related discipline is desired. A PhD in Engineering and 5 years of applicable experience, including 2 years of project experience, performing engineering, analysis, and related functions in research, development, test and evaluation in support of military equipment and systems. Intermediate/advanced knowledge of aircraft/aircraft systems (e.g., flight controls, displays, radar, comm/nav, etc.) and/or test and evaluation experience highly desired. RESPONSIBILITIES Take leadership roles in planning, execution, real-time safety-of-flight and data quality monitoring, data analysis, and reporting for developmental and/or operational tests of system integrations on various aviation weapon system platforms. Contribute to and document flight operations and flight test developments Perform flight test engineer duties as crewmember on flight test aircraft. Monitor in-flight test activities, via real-time telemetry systems or as an aircraft crewmember. Work as part of a diverse team of contractor, military, and civilian experimental test pilots and engineers. Provide technical expertise with regard to the method of test that will best achieve the test objectives. Perform in-depth engineering data reduction and analysis. Prepare/deliver presentations to colleagues, subordinates, and government representatives. Additional duties include test project management for schedule and cost considerations. #CJ #CJ

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Job Details
Company
Location
Huntsville, AL
Type
Full-time
Level
Senior
Experience
9+ years
Posted
Apr 21, 2026
Required Skills
Aerospace EngineeringAeronautical EngineeringMechanical EngineeringFlight TestReal-Time Telemetry SystemsData AnalysisTest Project Management
Preferred Skills
Rotary-wing Flight TestFixed-wing Flight TestAircraft SystemsFlight ControlsDisplaysRadarComm/NavTest and Evaluation
Benefits
  • $5000 SIGN ON BONUS

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