43 flight test engineer jobs at 24 companies in Frederick, MD

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Flight Test Engineer
Hagerstown, Maryland, United States
$90k-$140k/yr OnsiteFull Time
WGS Systems
WGS Systems: Develops intelligence and surveillance systems for military and law enforcement.
3+ YOEBachelor's in engineering/CS or STEM; 3-7 years flight test/sensor ops; active TS/SCI; FAA Class III flight physical; experience with SAR/GMTI, EO/IR or SIGINT; Linux; willing to work off-shift.
Linux, SAR/GMTI, EO/IR, SIGINT
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Lead Flight Test Instrumentation Engineer
Manassas, Virginia, United States
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Electra
Electra: Developing hybrid-electric aircraft for sustainable regional air mobility.
5+ YOEBachelor's in mechanical, aerospace, electrical, or computer engineering; 5+ years designing and integrating aircraft instrumentation; data acquisition experience; sensor performance knowledge; able to work independently in a fast-paced test environment.
TTC, NI, ACRA, CAN bus, ARINC 429, Python, C++
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Mechanisms Flight Engineer
Lanham, Maryland, United States
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AST SpaceMobile
AST SpaceMobileNASDAQ: ASTS: Space-based cellular broadband network for standard mobile devices.
3+ YOEBachelor's in engineering, 3+ years spacecraft I&T or flight-hardware experience with mechanism actuation, electronics bring-up, test automation, and lab instrumentation; strong troubleshooting and documentation skills.
Python, C/C++, Windchill, Arena, Git, Jira, Microsoft Office Suite, oscilloscope, logic analyzer, digital multimeter, programmable power supply, data logger
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Flight Software Engineer
Chantilly, Virginia, United States
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Lynk Global
Lynk Global: Enables direct satellite-to-phone connectivity for standard mobile devices.
Proficiency in C/C++/Rust, Linux, hardware interfaces (CAN, I2C, SPI, RS-422/485), Git and CI/CD, automated testing, BS degree in engineering or equivalent experience, ability to develop and test flight software and telemetry.
C, C++, Rust, Linux, CAN, I2C, SPI, RS-422, RS-485, IPC, Git, CI/CD, Yocto/OpenEmbedded, Protocol Buffers, ZeroMQ, gRPC, systemd
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Flight Controls & GNC Engineer
Arlington, Virginia, United States
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Technology Service Corporation
Technology Service Corporation: Develops advanced sensor systems and engineering solutions for defense.
2+ YOEBS in engineering plus 2+ years fixed-wing UAS flight controls/GNC experience, US citizenship, ability to obtain DoD security clearance, software development for flight controls, HIL/SIL test and data analysis experience.
Hardware-in-the-loop (HIL), Software-in-the-loop (SIL)
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Flight Software Test Engineer - Senior Level
Greenbelt, Maryland, United States
$130k-$145k/yr OnsiteFull Time
MCSG Technologies
MCSG Technologies: Provides information technology, engineering, and healthcare support services.
7+ YOEU.S. citizen required; 7 years software test/verification experience; Bachelor's in CS, CE, SE, systems, IT or related; experience with V&V, test procedure development, requirements traceability, configuration management, and technical communication.
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Missile Modeling & Flight Test Planning Engineer
Laurel, Maryland, United States
$100k-$245k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory
Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory: Conducts research and engineering for national security and space.
BS in Aerospace or Mechanical Eng; missile/weapons experience; modeling, simulation, scripting/programming; travel; strong communication; active Secret clearance with potential TS eligibility.
C/C++, MATLAB, Python, Simulink, FORTRAN
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Senior Flight Software Engineer (Rust)
Reston or Arlington or Santa Barbara
$155k-$185k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Umbra
Umbra: Operates high-resolution synthetic aperture radar imaging satellites.
5+ YOEBachelor's in CS/CE,5+ years software development with Rust or modern C/C++,2+ years async Rust,embedded/Linux/RTOS experience,CI and testing experience,able to travel up to 15%.
Rust, C++, C, Linux, RTOS, Yocto, Python
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Principal Systems Engineer / Sr. Principal Systems Engineer (Flight Test)
Baltimore, Maryland, United States
$109k-$204k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Northrop Grumman
Northrop GrummanNYSE: NOC: Develops and manufactures advanced aerospace, defense, and space systems.
5+ YOEU.S. citizen with active Secret clearance, BS/MS in STEM with relevant years experience (see listing), 5+ years systems/ electrical/avionics design and flight test experience, willingness to fly on experimental aircraft, travel up to 25%.
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Integration & Test Engineer - Effector Systems
El Segundo or Los Angeles or Washington or San Francisco or San Diego or Seattle or London
$130k-$160k/yr OnsiteFull Time
CHAOS Industries
CHAOS Industries: Develops advanced radar and sensing systems for modern defense.
3+ YOEBachelor's degree in engineering or CS, 3+ years I&T or embedded systems experience, hands-on prototype hardware skills, experience with embedded subsystems (GPS, telemetry, flight controllers), Python/C/C++, test automation, and protocol familiarity (MAVLink, CAN, UART, SPI, I2C).
Python, C/C++, Git, CI/CD, MATLAB/Simulink, PX4, ArduPilot, QGroundControl, Mission Planner, MAVLink, CAN, UART, SPI, I2C, HIL, SIL
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Staff Systems Engineer - Flight Test Director
Baltimore, Maryland, United States
$169k-$254k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Northrop Grumman
Northrop GrummanNYSE: NOC: Designs and manufactures advanced aerospace and defense systems.
10+ YOESTEM degree with extensive related experience, 10+ years on manned/unmanned aircraft systems, Secret clearance, test and airworthiness expertise, team leadership, UAS test program experience.
MIL-HDBK-516C, MIL-STD-882E, NAVAIR Instruction 13034.1F, Vehicle Management Systems (VMS), Vehicle Control Functions (VCF), Special Access Program (SAP)
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Flight Test and Evaluation Subject Matter Expert
Washington, District of Columbia, United States
$100k-$160k/yr HybridFull Time
Pantheon Data
Pantheon Data: Provides professional services including IT, engineering, and program management.
7+ YOEBachelor's in Aeronautics or Engineering, 7+ years T&E experience, DHS T&E Level III/Operational Test Director required, U.S. citizenship with ability to obtain DoD Secret, proficiency with Microsoft Suite.
Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft SharePoint, Microsoft PowerPoint
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Flight Operations Specialist
Winchester, Virginia, United States
$41-$55/hr OnsiteFull Time
Heven AeroTech
Heven AeroTech: Manufacturing hydrogen-powered long-endurance unmanned aerial systems.
4+ YOE4+ years military UAS operations and 4+ years UAS development; hands-on flight control experience; strong troubleshooting and communication; ability to travel for tests and training.
Trillium, Persistent Systems, Silvus, QGroundControl, Embention, Micropilot, Mission Planner, Vigilant Spirit
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PNT Flight Software Developer
Houston or Glen Burnie
$95k-$203k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Intuitive Machines
Intuitive MachinesNASDAQ: LUNR: Provides lunar exploration spacecraft and space-based data services.
5+ YOEMS or PhD in aerospace or related field; 5+ years; C/C++, Python; real-time software; GN&C hardware and sensors; SWIL/HWIL testing; Agile tools; Git.
C, C++, Python, Real-time software, GN&C hardware, IMU, Star Trackers, GPS, LIDAR, OpNav, JIRA, Git, Trick, Bash, GEONS, CSPICE, GMAT, Monte Carlo analysis
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Director, Test Engineering - ACP Programs (R5044)
Washington, DC, District of Columbia, United States
$210k-$310k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Shield AI
Shield AI: Develops autonomous flight software and unmanned aircraft for defense.
15+ YOELead flight test and integration across ACP systems; manage test strategy, readiness, and execution; strong aviation test background; security clearance required.
Python, Git, Jira, Azure DevOps, CI/CD
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FLIGHT SYSTEM TECHNICAL PROGRAM MANAGER
Washington Navy Yard, District of Columbia, United States
$102k-$158k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Strategic Systems Programs
Strategic Systems Programs: Manages the lifecycle of naval strategic weapon systems.
1+ YOEAt least one year specialized engineering or technical project experience (NH-02/GS-11 equivalent), professional engineering or physics degree per OPM standards, ability to perform systems design, integration, test, and technical program management.
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Director, Systems Engineering, Integration & Test (SEIT)
Fairfax, Virginia, United States
$155k-$280k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Trident Systems
Trident Systems: Develops high-performance electronics for space and defense.
15+ YOEBachelor's in engineering,15+ years systems integration and test experience delivering/qualifying flight hardware,hands-on qualification/testing experience,people-leadership and organization-building experience,strong root-cause and cross-functional communication skills.
Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE), Scrum, Kanban, Earned Value Management (EVM), NASA GEVS, NASA-STD, SMC-S-016
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Program Engineer
Washington, District of Columbia, United States
$100k-$190k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Modern Technology Solutions, Inc.
Modern Technology Solutions, Inc.: Provides engineering, technology, and cybersecurity services for national security.
12+ YOE12-15 years in UAS/aircraft engineering; DoD/DHS program experience; aircraft flight testing; JCIDS; DoD planning/budgeting; strong communication; degree in Aerospace/Aeronautical Engineering.
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Program Engineer
Washington, District of Columbia, United States
$100k-$190k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Modern Technology Solutions
Modern Technology Solutions: Independent, employee-owned engineering delivering high-demand technical expertise
12+ YOE12-15 years in UAS/DOD/DHS programs; experience in engineering/logistics, aircraft flight testing, JCIDS, and DoD budgeting; strong communication and documentation skills.
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Senior RF Electrical Engineer
Herndon, Virginia, United States
$130k-$175k/yr OnsiteFull Time
HawkEye 360
HawkEye 360NYSE: HAWK: Provides space-based signals intelligence and radio frequency analytics.
7+ YOEBachelor's in RF/Electrical engineering,7+ years designing and testing RF electronics and SDRs,experience with lab RF test equipment,PCB design (Altium),flight hardware and cleanroom practices.
Software Defined Radio (SDR), Spectrum Analyzers, Network Analyzers, Signal Generators, Noise Figure Analyzers, RF test chambers, Altium, git, Python, C++, MATLAB, ADS, CST, HFSS, NX, SolidWorks, JIRA, Confluence