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Senior Flight Test Engineer with Security Clearance

AstrionHuntsville, AL🇺🇸United StatesPosted 27 Aug 2026

Why This Role Stands Out

Advance your career as a Senior Flight Test Engineer at Astrion, where you'll play a crucial role in cutting-edge aviation projects with the ability to obtain a Secret Clearance and a $5000 sign-on bonus. This hybrid role is ideal for experienced engineers with a strong background in aerospace or mechanical disciplines who thrive in dynamic test environments and are eager to contribute to significant defense initiatives. Embrace this opportunity to develop your expertise and make a tangible impact in a reputable organization.

Quick Overview

Seniority
Mid Senior
Employment type
Employee
Work mode
Hybrid
Location
Huntsville, AL, United States
Posted
1 week ago

Job Description

Overview Senior Flight Test Engineer LOCATION: Huntsville, AL STATUS: Full Time CLEARANCE: Ability to Obtain Secret $5000 SIGN ON BONUS Astrion has an exciting opportunity for a Flight Test Engineer for the Redstone Test and Engineering Services contract, supporting the Utility Assault Division. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS

  • Must possess a Bachelor's Degree or Master's Degree in Aerospace, Aeronautical, or Mechanical Engineering, or a related discipline. Engineering degree must be from an Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) accredited program.
  • Must possess a Bachelor's Degree and 9 to 12 years' experience, including 6 to 8 years of project experience; or a Master's Degree in the designated technical area of specialization and 7 to 10 years of combined engineering and technical experience, including 4 to 6 years of project experience..
  • Must be able to obtain and maintain an FAA Class III medical certificate.
  • Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret Clearance (U.S. Citizenship is required for all applicants) DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS
  • Rotary-wing or fixed-wing flight test experience, or experience in a related discipline is desired.
  • A PhD in Engineering and 5 years of applicable experience, including 2 years of project experience, performing engineering, analysis, and related functions in research, development, test and evaluation in support of military equipment and systems. Intermediate/advanced knowledge of aircraft/aircraft systems (e.g., flight controls, displays, radar, comm/nav, etc.) and/or test and evaluation experience highly desired. RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Take leadership roles in planning, execution, real-time safety-of-flight and data quality monitoring, data analysis, and reporting for developmental and/or operational tests of system integrations on various aviation weapon system platforms.
  • Contribute to and document flight operations and flight test developments
  • Perform flight test engineer duties as crewmember on flight test aircraft.
  • Monitor in-flight test activities, via real-time telemetry systems or as an aircraft crewmember.
  • Work as part of a diverse team of contractor, military, and civilian experimental test pilots and engineers.
  • Provide technical expertise with regard to the method of test that will best achieve the test objectives.
  • Perform in-depth engineering data reduction and analysis.
  • Prepare/deliver presentations to colleagues, subordinates, and government representatives.
  • Additional duties include test project management for schedule and cost considerations. #CJ

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