Aircraft I&T Lead: Field Test & Integration

CoAspire; Fairfax (VA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

401(k) with company match and immediate vesting

PTO and Federal holidays

Job summary

A leading defense manufacturing firm in Northern Virginia seeks an Aircraft Integrator and Test Lead. This role involves integrating missile systems onto aircraft and leading field tests to ensure safety and effectiveness. Ideal candidates have 5+ years in aircraft-store integration and hold a degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering. This position offers competitive pay, comprehensive benefits from day one, and opportunities for professional growth in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• 5 or more years of experience in aircraft-store integration or flight test engineering.
• Demonstrated experience with U.S. military aircraft pylons and rail launchers.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen with the ability to gain a Secret Security Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Lead field integration and test efforts for missile systems.
• Act as the technical authority on aircraft pylon hardware.
• Define and verify electrical interfaces between missile and aircraft.

Skills

Aircraft-store integration

Flight test engineering

Experience with MIL-STD-1760

Ability to work in hangar environments

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

NX

Job description

A leading defense manufacturing firm in Northern Virginia seeks an Aircraft Integrator and Test Lead. This role involves integrating missile systems onto aircraft and leading field tests to ensure safety and effectiveness. Ideal candidates have 5+ years in aircraft-store integration and hold a degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering. This position offers competitive pay, comprehensive benefits from day one, and opportunities for professional growth in a collaborative environment.