51 flight test engineer jobs at 24 companies in Washington, DC

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Flight Safety Test Engineer, Senior
Fort Belvoir, Virginia, United States
$135k-$216k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Peraton
Peraton: National security and mission-critical government technology services provider.
8+ YOESenior flight-safety systems engineer; 8+ years in systems/flight safety, software integration/testing; TS/SCI with Poly; BS with related field ( MS preferred ); experience with flight safety tools.
STK, Astrodynamics Support Workstation (ASW) SuperCombo, Bash, Python, orbit propagation software
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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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Flight Safety Test Engineer, Senior
Fort Belvoir, Virginia, United States
$135k-$216k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Peraton
Peraton: Provides advanced technology and mission support for government agencies.
8+ YOE8+ years in systems engineering/software integration or related roles with BS; or 12+ years experience in lieu of degree; or 6+ years with MS/MA in related STEM field; TS/SCI with adjudicated Poly.
Bash, Python, STK, ASW, Linux, Orbit Propagator
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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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Advanced Test Engineer
Dahlgren, Virginia, United States
$134k-$241k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Parsons
ParsonsNYSE: PSN: Provides engineering and technology services for infrastructure and defense.
10+ YOEMS in engineering (or BS +5 yrs), 10+ years relevant experience, active Secret clearance required, test planning/execution experience across flight, HWIL and operational events, strong technical writing and analysis skills.
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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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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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AEROSPACE ENGINEER
Patuxent River, Maryland, United States
$102k-$158k/yr OnsiteFull Time
U.S. Navy
U.S. Navy: Conducts maritime defense and provides aircraft maintenance services.
1+ YOERequires professional engineering degree or equivalent, 1+ year specialized flight-dynamics experience with rotorcraft, knowledge of stability/control, flying qualities, aerodynamics, modeling & simulation, flight test, and applicable airworthiness criteria.
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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.