Flight Test Engineer

Battelle•Beavercreek, OH

19h•Hybrid

About The Position

As a Flight Test Engineer within Battelle’s Cyber Business Unit supporting the Advanced Microsystem Solutions portfolio, you will support a program mission to deliver comprehensive technical expertise and testing support to our government customer, contributing to the evaluation, customization, and operationalization of cutting-edge systems and payloads ensuring they meet the customer’s evolving requirements for effectiveness, safety, and security.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a related field with 5+ years of experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Strong background in modeling and simulation of complex systems.
Experience in vulnerability analysis and system decomposition.
Proven ability to lead technical discussions and communicate complex concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Strong problem-solving, analytical, and teamwork skills.

Nice To Haves

Experience with model-based systems engineering (MBSE) methodologies.
Familiarity with SysML diagramming tools (e.g., Cameo Systems Modeler, IBM Rhapsody).
Experience with DoD Architecture Framework (DoDAF) and/or Unified Architectural Framework (UAF).
Experience with embedded systems, microelectronics, FPGA, or circuit card design.
Programming experience in MATLAB, Python, C++, or other object-oriented languages.
Experience supporting DoD programs.
Active Top-Secret Clearance.

Responsibilities

Develop and refine flight test plans and procedures to validate system requirements and operational objectives.
Coordinate with engineering and vendor teams to ensure readiness of test articles, instrumentation, and support equipment.
Set up, operate, and troubleshoot flight test instrumentation and telemetry systems for accurate data collection.
Conduct pre-flight briefings and safety checks to ensure compliance with all security and safety protocols.
Execute flight test activities in accordance with approved test plans, including real-time monitoring and data acquisition.
Monitor system performance during flight tests and identify anomalies or deviations from expected results.
Collect, analyze, and interpret flight test data to assess technical maturity, operational readiness, and integration feasibility.
Document test results, prepare post-test analysis reports, and present findings to stakeholders for decision-making.
Support post-test debriefs and technical reviews to recommend system improvements or further evaluation.
Ensure all test activities comply with regulatory, safety, and security requirements.