Flight Engineer Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or a related technical discipline from an accredited institution; equivalent engineering experience may substitute.
• At least 5 years of experience as a program lead or test director for rocket-launched systems or developmental weapon systems, including requirements development, initial prototype builds, test planning, execution, and reporting.
• Extensive experience in SRM flight testing, guided SRM missile development, stage separation systems design and testing, and MRTFB operations and procedures.
• Expertise developing Flight Safety Systems (FSS) compliant with MRTFB, RCC, and FAA standards.
• Experience as an MRTFB Range User, including compliance with local range safety requirements and submission of analyses, simulation studies, and documentation.
• Knowledge of Flight Termination System (FTS) integration with range support and monitoring equipment.
• Strong understanding of vehicle, payload, and ground safety equipment requirements.
• Familiarity with adjacent missile technology programs and funding opportunities.
• Experience with systems engineering or DoD program processes, such as EVM and MIL-STD-881.
• Working knowledge of military standards, including MIL-STD-8591, MIL-STD-2088, MIL-STD-1553, MIL-STD-1760, AS8775, and AS5653.
• Experience integrating and conducting tests with ground- or ship-based launch systems and suspension, arming, and release equipment.
• Familiarity with military missile system airworthiness certification standards and processes, such as ADS-45-HDBK, Seek Eagle, and NNMSB.
• Ability to manage complex test schedules and coordinate with multiple stakeholders.
• Strong computer and documentation skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Willingness to travel for test planning and execution and work extended hours as needed.
• Proactive problem-solving attitude.
• Subject to pre-employment and randomized substance screening as required by the company.

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree in engineering or a related technical discipline from an accredited institution; equivalent engineering experience may substitute.
• Knowledge of High-Power Rocketry standards, including 14 CFR Part 101 and NFPA 1127.
• High-power rocketry certification levels 1, 2, or 3.
• Prior experience in supersonic or hypersonic vehicle design and flight testing.
• Prior experience testing solid or liquid rocket propellant engines or boosters.
• Experience building software code or scripts in languages such as Go, Java, C++, Python, or JavaScript.
• Experience using flight simulation to support flight safety analysis, including debris pattern propagation and instantaneous impact point (IIP) analysis.
• Familiarity with flight simulation and live telemetry visualization tools such as SIMDIS.
• Prior experience with Linux-based systems and command line.
• Working knowledge of COTS small UAS autopilot and mission-planning software.
• Expertise and working knowledge of the National Airspace System and applicable UAS operating rules and regulations.
• Experience working with manned aircraft personnel and familiarity with aviation terminology.
• Experience with weapon or tactical datalinks.
• Experience with multiple propulsion systems, including air- and non-air-breathing systems.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with program management on proposals, strategies, and test and evaluation solutions for rocket-launched subsonic and supersonic systems.
• Work with program management, test leads, and engineering department leads to develop requirements, communicate schedules and progress, establish test gates and milestones, and discuss results.
• Lead a team in planning and executing full system-level testing and evaluation of hardware and software, including resource planning, ground and flight testing, issue investigation, and process improvement.
• Serve as lead test engineer for R&D rocket-launched systems, including development, certification, and subsystem integration testing.
• Engage with civil and government certifying agencies to obtain necessary operational authorizations.
• Conduct ground and flight testing at private and government-owned test ranges.
• Support startup of new facilities for supersonic testing.
• Provide hands-on support during initial design, build, and integration phases.
• Plan, execute, and report on laboratory, ground, and flight tests.
• Oversee test data collection and perform initial data analysis.
• Ensure safe operations in accordance with established procedures.

Benefits

• Highly competitive equity grants are included in the majority of full-time offers and are considered part of total compensation.
• Top-tier benefits for full-time employees, available at little to no cost to employees.