- Costa Mesa, California, United States
- Full-time · Senior
- $146K–$197K per year
- 7+ years
We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Flight Test Engineer with a focus on developmental testing of a full range of Sub-sonic to Hypersonic systems. This role involves planning, coordinating, executing, and reporting on all aspects of the test program.
Compensation
US Salary Range $146,000—$197,000 USD
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with program management on rocket-launched (subsonic and supersonic) systems proposals, strategies, and test and evaluation solutions to meet program objectives.
- Work with program management, test leads, and engineering department leads to develop requirements, communicate test schedules and progress, establish test gates and milestones, and discuss test results.
- Lead a team to plan and execute full system-level T&E of hardware and software, focusing on resource planning, ground and flight testing, issue investigation, and process improvement.
- Serve as the lead test engineer for R&D rocket-launched systems, including development, certification, and integration testing of subsystems.
- Engage with civil and government certifying agencies to obtain necessary operational authorizations.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in engineering or related technical discipline
- Master’s degree in engineering or related technical discipline (preferred)
- Nice to have: High-Power Rocketry standards (14 CFR part 101, NFPA 1127)
- Nice to have: High power rocketry certifications 1, 2 or 3