Aeronautical Test Engineer — Autonomy & Flight Testing Lead

Enigma Aerospace; New Jersey; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity compensation

401k with company match

Unlimited PTO

Stock options

Free parking on-site

Healthy snacks & coffee

Job summary

Enigma Aerospace is seeking an Aeronautical Test Engineer to lead analysis and testing of our runway-independent autonomous fixed-wing aircraft. This role spans design, analysis, simulations, bench-top to flight testing, ensuring readiness for demonstrations and sustained flight operations.

This cross-functional position works with software, avionics, systems and flight test teams to plan performance, instrument aircraft, analyze data, and ensure safety reviews and test readiness for complex

Qualifications

• BS/MS or higher in Aerospace Engineering, Controls, or a related field.
• Strong understanding of aircraft dynamics and flight controls.
• 7+ years of experience in aerospace and flight test engineering, or related field specifically on fixed-wing autonomous aircraft systems.
• Proficiency with data acquisition and analysis software, scripting and tools (MATLAB, Python or similar) and telemetry/DAQ systems.
• Knowledge of flight test regulations, safety protocols, and UAS operational requirements.
• Must be eligible to work in the U.S. without company sponsorship and ability to receive and hold government security clearances.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute performance and GNC/ flight control laws optimization for fixed-wing aircraft.
• Plan and implement engineering and flight test plans and procedures for component, ground, taxi, and flight operations based on aircraft design requirements and software changes.
• Instrument aircraft with sensors, data acquisition, and telemetry systems; validate calibration and data integrity.
• Analyze post-flight data, generate reports, and provide actionable feedback to design and systems teams.
• Work with controls, avionics, propulsion, and systems engineers to align test objectives with performance requirements.
• Participate in integration, repair, and fabrication of aircraft and sub-systems.
• Feed flight data, analyses and insights to aircraft design teams and processes.
• Conduct safety reviews, risk assessments, and test readiness reviews.
• Contribute to development and maintenance of engineering, regulatory and operational documentation.
• Travel up to 25% of time.

Skills

GNC/Flight controls

Data analysis

Instrumentation

Python

MATLAB

Flight test planning

Education

BS/MS in Aerospace Engineering or related field

Tools

MATLAB

Python

Telemetry systems

Job description

Enigma Aerospace is seeking an Aeronautical Test Engineer to lead analysis and testing of our runway-independent autonomous fixed-wing aircraft. This role spans design, analysis, simulations, bench-top to flight testing, ensuring readiness for demonstrations and sustained flight operations.

This cross-functional position works with software, avionics, systems and flight test teams to plan performance, instrument aircraft, analyze data, and ensure safety reviews and test readiness for complex