Senior Consultant Instrumentation Engineer (Defense / Flight Test) - SC 26-07977

Job Title: Senior Consultant Instrumentation Engineer (Defense / Flight Test)
Location: Yuma, AZ (100% Onsite)

Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced Instrumentation Engineer to support mission-critical flight test operations in a high-security defense environment. This role involves working closely with Department of Defense (DoD) stakeholders to ensure accurate data acquisition, instrumentation performance, and real-time mission support.

The ideal candidate will combine strong hands-on engineering expertise with consulting capabilities, delivering reliable solutions, maintaining data integrity, and contributing to continuous improvement initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform discovery, analysis, and configuration of instrumentation systems, including data acquisition programming and real-time data display development.
• Monitor flight test mission launch and recovery operations; identify, document, and resolve data anomalies.
• Provide hands-on support to flightline operations and assist in developing and refining operational procedures.
• Troubleshoot instrumentation hardware, data systems, and integration issues to ensure optimal system performance.
• Validate collected data for accuracy, completeness, and quality.
• Manage mission data workflows, including loading mission programs and monitoring system health in real time.
• Develop documentation, reusable templates, and best practices to support ongoing and future programs.

Required Qualifications

• Active Top Secret (TS/SCI) clearance is required, eligible for SAP access.
• Bachelor s degree in Engineering (Electrical, Aeronautical, or related field).
• Hands-on experience with instrumentation systems, data acquisition, or flight test technologies.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with stakeholder interaction experience.
• Strong attention to detail in documentation, testing, and quality assurance.
• Ability to work onsite in a high-security environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• 8+ years of relevant experience (or 6+ years with a Master s degree).
• Prior experience supporting flight test, range operations, or DoD test & evaluation programs.
• Familiarity with telemetry systems, sensor integration, and real-time monitoring tools.
• Experience developing SOPs, runbooks, and reusable engineering frameworks.
• Consulting or client-facing experience within defense or aerospace sectors.

Additional Details

• This role requires working in a secure, onsite environment supporting sensitive defense operations.
• Very limited travel may be required based on mission needs.