Flight Test Engineer

Canvas Inc. • Huntsville, AL

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Flight Test Engineer provides critical systems engineering, test planning, and operational execution support to the 715 TS IDT Flight. Acting as the Lead Developmental Test Organization (LDTO) on behalf of the Air Force Test Center (AFTC), this role is responsible for the safe and effective execution of hypersonic flight test programs. The position spans junior to senior experience levels, requiring progressive responsibility in test design, range coordination, safety documentation, and post-flight data analysis. The primary functions of this role are categorized below. Personnel at senior levels are expected to perform these duties with high autonomy and lead cross-functional teams.

Requirements

• Systems engineering
• Test planning
• Operational execution support
• Hypersonic flight test programs
• Test design
• Range coordination
• Safety documentation
• Post-flight data analysis
• Verification Cross Reference Matrices (VCRM)
• Test and Evaluation Master Plans (TEMP)
• Hazard analyses
• Risk assessments
• Go/No-Go checklists
• Telemetry data analysis
• Flight data analysis
• Technical test reports
• Engineering memos
• Deficiency reports

Nice To Haves

• High autonomy and leadership of cross-functional teams (for senior levels)

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and finalize detailed flight test plans, Verification Cross Reference Matrices (VCRM), and Test and Evaluation Master Plans (TEMP) for hypersonic test assets.
• Generate, review, and complete all required safety documentation, including formal hazard analyses, risk assessments, and Go/No-Go checklists prior to test executions.
• Act as a key LDTO representative during active flight tests. Coordinate with range control, program offices, and control room personnel to ensure adherence to test profiles and safety parameters.
• Perform post-flight analysis of telemetry and flight data to verify system performance against established requirements and aerodynamic models.
• Author comprehensive technical test reports, engineering memos, and deficiency reports. Present test readiness briefings to senior government and military leadership.
• Provide technical leadership and guidance to junior engineering staff, ensuring the transfer of institutional knowledge regarding range operations and flight test protocols.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed