Flight test experience jobs

Principal Aeronautical Engineer - Flight Test VMS

Northrop Grumman · Posted Nov 10, 2026

Open

Edwards AFB, California, United States
On-site
Full-time · Principal
$114K–$171K per year

Principal Aeronautical Engineer - Flight Test VMS

Northrop Grumman · Posted Nov 10, 2026

Open

Edwards AFB, California, United States
On-site
Full-time · Principal
$114K–$171K per year

Principal Aeronautical Engineer - Flight Test VMS

Northrop Grumman · Posted Nov 10, 2026

Open

Edwards AFB, California, United States
On-site
Full-time · Principal
$114K–$171K per year
3–5 years

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Lead flight test engineering activities, develop test plans, support integration testing, and coordinate with design and operations teams.

Compensation

Primary Level Salary Range: $114,000.00 - $171,000.00

Responsibilities

Develop and publish Integrated Test Plans, detailed test plans, test schedules, and test procedures for developmental testing
Provide laboratory support for integration testing
Support and host test planning working groups
Interface with test article design and analysis teams to define test configuration and data requirements
Review and evaluate test requirements to ensure completeness of test program

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in a STEM discipline
Master's degree in a STEM discipline
Nice to have: in depth knowledge of test experience
Nice to have: in depth knowledge of subsystems

Skills

flight test experience control room monitoring data analysis systems architecture

Sr Principal Engineer Aeronautical - Flight Test VMS

Northrop Grumman · Posted Nov 9, 2026

Open

Edwards AFB, California, United States
On-site
Full-time · Senior
$142K–$213K per year
8+ years

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Senior Principal Aeronautical Flight Test Engineer responsible for developing and publishing test plans, supporting integration testing, and leading test planning working groups at Edwards AFB.

Compensation

Primary Level Salary Range: $142,200.00 - $213,400.00

Responsibilities

Develop and publish Integrated Test Plans, detailed test plans, test schedules, and test procedures for developmental testing
Provide laboratory support for integration testing
Support and host test planning working groups
Interface with test article design and analysis teams to define test configuration and data requirements
Review and evaluate test requirements to ensure completeness of test program

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in a STEM discipline
Master's degree in a STEM discipline
Nice to have: Top Secret clearance
Nice to have: In depth knowledge of test experience
Nice to have: In depth knowledge of subsystems

Skills

Flight Test Experience Control Room Monitoring Data Analysis Systems Architecture

Sr Principal Engineer Aeronautical - Flight Test VMS

Northrop Grumman · Posted Nov 9, 2026

Open

Edwards AFB, California, United States
On-site
Full-time · Senior
$142K–$213K per year
8+ years

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A Sr. Principal Aeronautical Flight Test Engineer to develop and publish integrated test plans, schedules, and procedures for developmental testing at Edwards AFB.

Compensation

Primary Level Salary Range: $142,200.00 - $213,400.00

Responsibilities

Develop and publish Integrated Test Plans, detailed test plans, test schedules, and test procedures for developmental testing
Provide laboratory support for integration testing
Support and host test planning working groups
Interface with test article design and analysis teams to define test configuration and data requirements
Review and evaluate test requirements to ensure completeness of test program

Requirements

Bachelor of Science degree in a STEM discipline
Nice to have: control room monitoring
Nice to have: data analysis
Nice to have: systems architecture
Nice to have: troubleshooting

Skills

Flight Test Experience Microsoft Office Integrated Analysis & Data System (IADS)Secret Secret clearance

Flight Test Operations Program Manager

Joby Aviation · Posted Nov 6, 2024

Open

Marina, California, United States
$122K–$206K per year
7+ years

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Lead the execution of flight test campaigns, managing schedules, resources, safety, and certification alignment for Joby Aviation’s experimental aircraft.

Compensation

The target base pay for this position is $121,500 - $206,100/yr.

Responsibilities

Plan and run flight test campaigns
Build and maintain the flight test schedule
Translate certification objectives into executable campaigns
Drive operational tempo with daily flight planning and debriefs
Make prioritization trade-offs for aircraft, weather, crew, or range availability

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical, or a related engineering field
Nice to have: eVTOL experience
Nice to have: Electric propulsion
Nice to have: Fly-by-wire
Nice to have: Background as flight test engineer or test pilot

Skills

Aerospace engineering Mechanical engineering Electrical engineering Flight test experience Flight test safety practices

Principal Aeronautical Engineer - Flight Test VMS

Principal Aeronautical Engineer - Flight Test VMS

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Sr Principal Engineer Aeronautical - Flight Test VMS

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Sr Principal Engineer Aeronautical - Flight Test VMS

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Flight Test Operations Program Manager

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