Principal Flight Test Engineer

Mach Industries is seeking a Principal Flight Test Engineer to serve as a senior technical authority and mentor within the Flight Test organization. This role is responsible not only for the execution and strategy of autonomous flight testing, but also for developing the next generation of flight test engineers through direct mentorship, technical leadership, and establishment of disciplined test practices. You will report directly to the Head of Flight Operations and work closely with Systems Engineering, GNC, Autonomy, Software, Structures, Propulsion, and Safety leadership. You will define how Mach conducts flight testing—establishing standards, processes, and infrastructure consistent with industry best practices from leading autonomous aerospace and defense organizations. You will own the end-to-end validation and verification strategy across ground and flight test phases, spanning component-level, subassembly, and fully integrated vehicle testing.