43 flight test engineer jobs at 24 companies in Frederick, MD
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Flight Test Engineer
Hagerstown, Maryland, United States
$90k-$140k/yrOnsiteFull Time
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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%.
Principal Systems Engineer / Sr. Principal Systems Engineer (Flight Test)
Baltimore, Maryland, United States
$109k-$204k/yrOnsiteFull Time
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%.
El Segundo or Los Angeles or Washington or San Francisco or San Diego or Seattle or London
$130k-$160k/yrOnsiteFull Time
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).
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)
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
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.
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
Washington, DC, District of Columbia, United States
$210k-$310k/yrOnsiteFull Time
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.
Washington Navy Yard, District of Columbia, United States
$102k-$158k/yrOnsiteFull Time
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.
Director, Systems Engineering, Integration & Test (SEIT)
Fairfax, Virginia, United States
$155k-$280k/yrOnsiteFull Time
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
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.
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.
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