Test Engineer - Flight System Integration

CFD Research Corporation•Crane, IN

10d•Onsite

About The Position

CFD Research Corporation is seeking a Test Engineer to join its team in the Crane, Indiana area and support hypersonics research and development in the United States. The Test Engineer will lead system integration and test activities for hypersonic test vehicles and related subsystems. The role involves planning, developing procedures, scheduling, and executing system-level, flight, ground, and simulation tests. The engineer will manage hardware and software integration, ensure compliance with test standards and protocols, and verify and validate system performance requirements. Working closely with Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality Assurance, and external stakeholders, the Test Engineer will ensure test readiness, capture and analyze results, document integration processes, and proactively mitigate technical, safety, and schedule risks. The role also coordinates test schedules with other missions and Test Engineers to optimize use of Integration and Environmental Test resources. The position is 100% onsite in the Crane, IN area.

Requirements

Must be a U.S. citizen.
Must have an active DoD Secret security clearance.
Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a similar STEM discipline, plus at least 3 years of relevant experience; alternatively, 5–7 years of relevant experience in lieu of a degree.
Experience developing and executing detailed test procedures for complex aerospace, defense, or high-performance systems.
Ability to create, track, complete, and close discrepancy reports.
Familiarity with telemetry checkout equipment and other vehicle/payload ground support equipment operations.
Strong mechanical aptitude for fit checks, integration operations, and hands-on hardware verification.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience supporting DoD or private testing campaigns on government contracts.
Hands-on integration experience with hardware and/or software systems.
Experience supporting rocket-launched or high-performance systems.
Familiarity with environmental test systems such as vibration, mass properties, flight safety processes, and telemetry integration.

Responsibilities

Lead system integration and test activities for hypersonic test vehicles and related subsystems.
Plan, develop procedures for, schedule, and execute system-level, flight, ground, and simulation tests.
Manage hardware and software integration.
Ensure adherence to test standards and protocols.
Verify and validate system performance requirements.
Coordinate with Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality Assurance, and external stakeholders to ensure test readiness.
Capture and analyze test results and document integration processes.
Proactively mitigate technical, safety, and schedule risks.
Coordinate test schedules with other missions and Test Engineers to optimize Integration and Environmental Test resource usage.
Create, track, complete, and close discrepancy reports.
Perform fit checks, integration operations, and hands-on hardware verification.

Benefits

Employer matching 401(k).
Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).
Medical, vision, and dental insurance for full-time permanent employee-owners.
Company-paid leave and compensation time.
Parental leave.
Long-term and short-term disability coverage.
Accidental death and dismemberment coverage.
Life insurance.
Performance appraisals twice a year.
Annual pay increases based on corporate goals, personal development, performance, and achievements.
Group and individual bonuses for exceptional performance.
Part-time and temporary employee-owners may receive partial or reduced benefits and leave time based on employment status.