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Staff Test Engineer with Security Clearance

KIHOMAC, Inc.Byron, GA🇺🇸United StatesPosted 13 Jul 2026

Quick Overview

Salary
$140k - $142k/yr
Work Type
Hybrid
Level
Mid Senior

Job Description

Description * Perform technical planning, subsystem integration, verification and validation, risk analyses, and supportability and effectiveness analyses for major subsystems or components
* Apply intensive and diverse knowledge to resolve complex design issues that have a significant impact to the program or task area
* Perform analyses for one or more subsystems to include concept, design, fabrication, test, integration, installation, operation, maintenance and disposal
* Ensure the logical and systematic conversion of subsystem and associated interface requirements into solutions that acknowledge technical, schedule, and cost constraints; identify and quantify associated risks
* Perform subsystem architectural analysis, functional analysis, timeline analysis, detailed trade studies, requirements allocation and interface definition studies to translate subsystem requirements into hardware and/or software specifications and develop failure modes and effects testing requirements for critical software threads
* Provide a consistently high level of flight test engineering expertise and maintain proficiency in developing aircraft deficiency corrections
* Ensure all safety requirements are met during testing, when recommending improvements, or noting deficiencies
* Provide technical expertise in solving complex electrical and software engineering problems
* Perform independent review of problems and develop solutions to support efficient workflow and increased situational awareness for aircrew
* Evaluate Airworthiness and cyber-security of aircraft modifications using data analysis and extraction tools for independent verification and validation of embedded software systems and data interfaces * Other duties as assigned Requirements Education/Training (both required and desired): * Bachelor's Degree in relevant engineering or science discipline required
* Master's Degree preferred Experience: * 12+ years of professional experience in the required task area Security: * Must be a US citizen
* Ability to obtain a security clearance will be required
* Active Secret clearance or higher required * Physical Requirements:
* Able to occasionally reach with hands and arms
* Prolonged periods of computer screen use, while sitting or standing at a desk
* Adhere to safety protocols when in work areas requiring use of PPE (e.g. eyewear, gloves, masks, hearing protection, steel toed shoes, etc.)
* Able to safely lift and carry up to 20 pounds at a time Benefits * Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
* Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
* Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
* Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
* Short Term & Long Term Disability
* Training & Development
* Wellness Resources Salary: $140,000 - 142,000 This is not a guarantee of compensation, rather actual salary will be based on experience, qualifications, and applicable certifications or degrees held. Offered salary may fall outside of this range.

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