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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.

Job Responsibility:

  • 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

Requirements:

  • 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)

Nice to have:

  • 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
What we offer:
  • $5000 SIGN ON BONUS
  • Competitive salaries
  • Continuing education assistance
  • Professional development
  • Multiple healthcare benefits package options
  • 401K with employer matching
  • Competitive time off policy along with a federally recognized holiday schedule

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
May 03, 2026

Employment Type:
Fulltime
Work Type:
On-site work
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