Aircraft Systems Instrumentation Engineer for Flight Tests

L3HHCM20; Greenville (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

L3HHCM20 in Greenville, TX is seeking a Specialist, Electrical Engineer (Instrumentation Engineer Aircraft Systems) to develop instrumentation systems for component tests, lab integration, and aircraft ground/flight tests. The role spans system architecture, assembly, installation, data collection, and flight-line operations.

Responsibilities include CAD design, data reduction, and interfacing with avionics and propulsion systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree with four (4) years of developing instrumentation systems for component tests, system integration lab tests, and aircraft ground/flight tests experience.
• Graduate Degree with two (2) years of developing instrumentation systems for component tests, system integration lab tests, and aircraft ground/flight tests experience.
• In lieu of a degree, minimum of eight (8) years of developing instrumentation systems for component tests, system integration lab tests, and aircraft ground/flight tests experience.
• Must successfully pass Class III Flight Certification (Flight Physical, Altitude Chamber, Ground Survival Training, Water Survival Training).
• Must be a U.S. Citizen.

Responsibilities

• Develop instrumentation system architecture and select components, program systems, and document configurations via drawings, schematics, and reports.
• Assemble the physical instrumentation system and ensure proper function and calibration.
• Implement the system including installation, operation, data retrieval, and data reduction.
• Operate and maintain instrumentation systems during test efforts; some flights may occur onboard aircraft.
• Proficient with Excel and other Microsoft Office tools.
• Hands‑on electrical and mechanical skills (soldering, harness fabrication, troubleshooting).
• Capable of using CAD software.
• Familiar with sensor measurement capabilities (temperatures, pressure, flow, vibration, acoustic, position, strain, load, voltage, current).
• Familiar with data acquisition: LabVIEW, PXI, C-Rio, C-DAQ, Encoders, Telemetry, serial communication, avionics data bus communication.
• Understanding of aircraft systems and how they operate.
• Developing and operating instrumentation systems.
• Working around aircraft during flight line operations.
• Strong communication skills to interface with aerodynamics, structural dynamics, acoustics, mechanical systems, stress, and avionics teams.
• Coordination to communicate test activities and schedules between directors, engineers, managers, pilots, and customers.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret Clearance.
• Other duties as assigned by Supervisor.

Skills

Electrical systems

Mechanical skills

Data acquisition

Soldering

CAD

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

Graduate Degree in Engineering

8 years instrumentation experience in lieu of degree

Tools

LabVIEW

PXI

C-Rio

C-DAQ

CAD software

Job description

L3HHCM20 in Greenville, TX is seeking a Specialist, Electrical Engineer (Instrumentation Engineer Aircraft Systems) to develop instrumentation systems for component tests, lab integration, and aircraft ground/flight tests. The role spans system architecture, assembly, installation, data collection, and flight-line operations.

Responsibilities include CAD design, data reduction, and interfacing with avionics and propulsion systems.