Senior Flight Test Engineer Job at Astrion (Huntsville)

Senior Flight Test Engineer

Hermeus is a high-speed aircraft manufacturer focused on the rapid design, build...

Location

United States , Los Angeles; Atlanta

Salary:

138550.00 - 187450.00 USD / Year

Hermeus

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in a STEM subject
5+ years of experience in aerospace or aviation, with a focus on experimental flight testing
1+ years of experience as Test Conductor/Test Director in an active flight test program
Strong understanding of aircraft systems and flight test procedures
In depth understanding of flight operations and air traffic management
Understanding of relevant civil and military requirements (FAR’s, MIL-STD)
Familiarity of data acquisition systems, sensors, and telemetry equipment
Excellent problem-solving and critical-thinking skills
Must be eligible to obtain and maintain Secret and/or Top Secret clearance

Job Responsibility

Perform systems integration and test, mission planning for ground and flight tests of multiple systems under test
Coordinate efforts with other cross functional teams relating to design, fabrication, modification, testing and troubleshooting of aircraft systems
Coordinate engineering and certification activities for flight test vehicles
Determine and document aircraft installation, configuration, and integration requirements for flight test vehicles
Develop and maintain processes to ensure aircraft and systems configuration control
Work jointly with other cross functional team members to author ground and flight test plans and procedures, including safe and logical sequencing of test conditions to satisfy program requirements
Ensure that test planning requirements are met
On-site test management, including test card generation, briefing, debriefing, documenting test results, and test analysis
Perform data analysis and test report writing
Conduct/direct ground and flight tests as part of the flight crew in the ground control station

What we offer

Competitive salary and equity
Unlimited PTO policy
Paid parental leave
Potential for year-end bonuses
100% employer-paid health care
401k & Retirement Plans
Weekly Paid Office Lunches
End of Year Bonuses
Fully stocked breakrooms
Stock Options

Fulltime

Senior R&D Systems Engineer - Instrumented Flight Test Development

We are seeking a highly motivated R&D Systems Engineer to join the W76-1 Joint T...

Location

United States , Albuquerque

Salary:

102400.00 - 199700.00 USD / Year

Sandia National Laboratories

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

A bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline, or an equivalent combination of directly relevant education and engineering or scientific experience that demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and ability to perform independent research and development
Active DOE Q Clearance or equivalent is required to start
Graduate degree in Engineering or a highly related field where an independent research project was a graduation requirement
Experience working on engineering design, qualification, or production projects within the Nuclear Security Enterprise (NSE)
Strong verbal and written communication skills and ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary teams
High attention to detail to provide critical review for requirements tracing
Strong understanding of systems engineering principles and methodologies
Proven experience in requirements elicitation, analysis, and documentation
Familiarity with requirements management tools (e.g., DOORS)
Background in nuclear weapons lifecycle and familiarity with processes within the NSE

Job Responsibility

Analyze and translate complex functional and non-functional requirements into clear, actionable technical specifications
Develop and maintain comprehensive requirement traceability matrices, ensuring every detail is tracked throughout the project lifecycle
Lead collaborative requirement reviews with cross-functional teams to ensure requirements align with customer intent and mission needs
Partner with design and production teams to define interfaces, integration plans, and ensure that designs are both manufacturable and testable
Assist in crafting robust test plans and validation strategies that ensure smooth qualification and product delivery that meets surveillance mission needs
Drive continuous improvement initiatives to refine how we gather and manage requirements, making our processes more efficient and effective

What we offer

9/80 compressed workweeks
4/10 compressed workweeks
Part-time work
Telecommuting (a mix of onsite work and working from home)
Generous vacation
Strong medical benefits
Other benefits
Competitive 401k
Learning opportunities
Relocation assistance

Fulltime

Basic Flight Test Engineer

Astrion is seeking a basic level Flight Test Engineer to support Missile Defense...

Location

United States , Huntsville

Salary:

Not provided

Astrion

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

BS in Engineering or technical field pertinent to the position being filled. 5 years relevant experience may be substituted for the BA/BS degree requirement. No direct experience required
Eligibility to obtain and maintain at least a Secret security clearance
Motivated self-starter
Possess strong oral and written communication skills, and have the ability to work effectively in a dynamic fast paced, professional team environment with the ability to adjust/react to short notice requirements
ability to speak in meetings and to MDA leadership
Demonstrated skills in a high tempo work environment
Ability to follow established processes and procedures to solve routine test planning, integration, execution, and analysis problems
Proficient with the MS Office suite of tools

Job Responsibility

Provide programmatic, technical, and analytical support to the Missile Defense Agency, Director for Flight Test Integrated Execution (DTFI)
Support Advanced and Intermediate Analysts and Engineers by developing and coordinating mission support documentation, executive/technical briefings and other administrative tasks
Assist with coordination, integration, and execution across all phases of mission flight test events
Assist in product development of mission planning, readiness and execution support documentation
Prepare decision-quality materials such as executive level briefings and supporting documentation (white papers, fact sheets, status reports, progress reports, and information papers) for senior level reviews and mission milestone decision meetings
Assist with the development of planning meetings, MDA technical reviews, and other meetings, as directed
Provide on-site support to System Mission Managers (SMM) or Mission Test Directors (MTD) at deployed locations for assigned flight test missions
Provide input for weekly test community meetings and working groups to include briefing charts and meeting attendance
Assist in the development of flight test / mission checklists that provide real time flight execution activities for various stakeholders
Support all phases of test planning, training and execution of Tier 1/2/3 test environments

What we offer

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

Fulltime

Senior Flight Sim Engineer

Ryanair is currently recruiting for a Senior Flight SIM Engineer to join our tea...

Location

United Kingdom , East Midlands Airport

Salary:

Not provided

Ryanair - Europe's Favourite Airline

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Recognized Apprenticeship or Adult Training in electronic and avionic engineering
A background in aviation/flight simulation
Specializing in Digital Flight Simulation, Complex Data Networking and Process Control using Distributed Micro processing
At least 4-6 years’ experience in military and/or civilian Flight Simulation for the experienced positions

Job Responsibility

Perform daily readiness checks to ensure FSTD is ready for daily operation
Maintain Flight Simulator Equipment to EASA FSTD-A Level ‘D’ Standard
Maintain the Quality System in accordance with EASA Requirements
Review and implement aircraft and vendor service bulletins
Install and verify aircraft loadable software
Liaise with aircrew at the technical level on aircraft systems to resolve defects
Liaise with technical inspectors at initial and recurrent qualifications
Liaise with FSTD vendors to rectify defects requiring vendor support
Run and check the scheduled Quality Test Guide (QTG) Tests
Design and embody modifications on the simulators to maintain compatibility with Ryanair fleet using hardware and software engineering skills

What we offer

Competitive salary
Discounted and unlimited travel to over 230 destinations
Death in Service Benefit – Up to 2 times of annual basic salary
Unrivalled career progression

Fulltime

Senior Flight Software Engineer

Our client, a fast-growing space technology startup, is seeking a Senior Softwar...

Location

Germany , Berlin

Salary:

Not provided

NewSpace Technical

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field
7+ years of software development experience (or 5+ with MSc/PhD), including space or embedded systems
Strong experience developing embedded or real-time software in C/C++
Solid understanding of hardware-software integration for embedded or spaceborne systems
Experience with Python for test automation, tooling, or operations support
Proficiency with Git and collaborative development workflows
Familiarity with CAN, UART, Ethernet, or similar communication protocols
Excellent English communication and technical documentation skills
Fluency in English (C1 or higher)
Willingness to relocate to Berlin (EU work authorisation is a plus)

Job Responsibility

Design, implement, and test embedded flight software for a space payload on an RTOS
Lead hardware-software integration, ensuring reliable control and communication with onboard computers, sensors, and subsystems
Support software verification and validation during integration and test campaigns
Develop and maintain communication interfaces and protocols (CAN, UART, Ethernet)
Ensure robustness, fault tolerance, and safe operation of flight and ground software
Collaborate across systems, AIT, and operations teams throughout the full mission lifecycle
Participate in code reviews, configuration management, and version control
Produce software architecture, requirements, and design documentation aligned with space industry standards
Contribute to or architect ground software systems for payload control, mission planning, and monitoring
Design networking interfaces between payload control systems, mission control, ground stations, and data processing pipelines

Fulltime

Senior Flight Software Engineer

Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking a Senior Flight Software Engineer to join a G...

Location

United States , Lanham

Salary:

150000.00 - 165000.00 USD / Year

Piper Companies

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

6+ years of experience in embedded software or mission‑critical system development (Master’s degree may offset years)
Proficiency in C/C++, RTOS (FreeRTOS), FPGA/SoC development, VHDL/Verilog, embedded debugging tools, and lab equipment such as oscilloscopes and logic analyzers
Familiarity with STM32, scripting (Python/Ruby/Bash), CMake/Ninja, Linux development, serial communication protocols (SPI, CAN, RS‑232/485), and Git-based workflows
Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Computer Science, or related field

Job Responsibility

Design, develop, and test embedded flight software from concept through full spacecraft system integration
Maintain and update HDL (VHDL/Verilog) supporting mission and spacecraft functionality
Integrate microcontroller‑based applications (including STM32 and FreeRTOS) into spacecraft‑level control systems
Collaborate with cross‑functional engineering teams on architecture, payload operations, and phased‑array system enhancements
Act as a technical leader, owning schedules, requirements, documentation, and coordination with global teams

What we offer

Medical, Dental, Vision, RSUs, PTO (unlimited), Sick Leave as required by law, and Holidays, Relocation assistance

Fulltime

Senior Flight Software Engineer

Hermeus is a high-speed aircraft manufacturer focused on the rapid design, build...

Location

United States , Los Angeles; Atlanta

Salary:

159750.00 - 195250.00 USD / Year

Hermeus

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Engineering, or a related field
5+ years of experience in embedded flight software development
Professional experience programming in C/C++ and experience with embedded flight software development tools and methodologies

Job Responsibility

Develop and maintain embedded flight software for our aircraft systems, including flight control, navigation, communication, and avionics systems
Collaborate with hardware engineers to ensure seamless integration of software and hardware components
Write efficient, high-quality, and well-documented code that meets the performance and safety requirements of the aircraft
Develop software requirements and design documents
Participate in code and design reviews to ensure high-quality software
Test and debug software to ensure it meets design specifications and performance requirements
Work with systems engineers to develop and execute system-level tests and simulations
Participate in the development of safety-critical software and documentation to ensure compliance with regulatory standards
Stay up-to-date with emerging trends and technologies in the embedded flight software field and apply them to our aircraft systems
Develop and maintain technical documentation

What we offer

Unlimited PTO policy
Paid parental leave
Potential for year-end bonuses
100% employer-paid health care
401k & Retirement Plans
Weekly Paid Office Lunches
Fully stocked breakrooms
Stock Options

Fulltime

Senior Software Engineer- Flight Autonomy

Merlin Labs is seeking a Senior Software Engineer with strong experience in DO-1...

Location

Salary:

Not provided

Merlin Labs

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace, or related field
3-5 years of embedded or flight software development experience within a DO-178C environment
Strong proficiency in C/C++ for embedded, real-time, safety-critical systems
Understanding of avionics protocols and architectures (ARINC 429, ARINC 653, CAN, MIL-STD-1553, Ethernet)
Experience designing and implementing software for real-time operating systems (RTOS), with strong knowledge of low level topics such as device driver development, interrupt handling, memory management, and performance estimation
Strong experience with requirements management, including authoring high-quality software requirements, maintaining traceability, and using tools such as DOORS, Jama, or Polarion
Experience with hardware/software integration, debugging on target hardware, and use of analysis tools (logic analyzers, bus analyzers)
Experience with Python scripting, tool automation and test automation
Experience with CI/CD environments and automated code quality checks

Job Responsibility

Develop, integrate, and verify flight-critical software using C/C++ following DO-178C processes
Build application-level flight software and ensure robust integration with underlying avionics hardware interfaces
Create, maintain and review software requirements, code and certification artifacts adhering to certification plans and standards
Troubleshoot integration issues on test benches and aircraft
Develop automated workflows for software integration and build processes
Collaborate with engineers from cross functional groups such as systems, safety, hardware, flight controls and test to ensure product and program level needs are met
Contribute to planning and execution of SOI audits and certification reviews
Create and maintain comprehensive documentation for software requirements, architecture, build processes and design decisions
Support hardware-in-the-loop (HIL), processor-in-the-loop (PIL), and flight testing activities

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