Flight Sciences Engineer: Data-Driven Aircraft Performance

Fmsaero; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Industry-competitive compensation

Performance-based bonus

Equity stock-based compensation

Health, vision, and dental insurance (

401k with company match

PTO & holiday pay

Life and disability insurance

Job summary

FMS Aerospace in Huntsville, AL, is seeking a Flight Sciences Engineer to support ground and flight testing for aircraft modification programs under Part 23/25. You will analyze flight test data, develop mathematical models, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure data integrity and compliance.

The ideal candidate has 3–5 years of experience in flight test data reduction and aerodynamics, with proficiency in MATLAB/Python and MS Office. U.S.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Aeronautical Engineering, or related STEM field.
• 3–5 years of direct experience in flight test data reduction, aircraft performance engineering, or aerodynamic modeling.
• Solid understanding of FAA certification processes and Part 23/25 requirements.
• Experience with flight test data, instrumentation, and engineering data analysis.
• U.S. citizen capable of obtaining and maintaining DoD Secret clearance.
• Ability to obtain FAA Class III medical certificate if required for participation.
• Willingness to travel up to 20% domestically and internationally and to work overtime during active test windows.

Responsibilities

• Generate, review, and approve mathematical models for determining airplane performance and operational information.
• Extract aerodynamic coefficients, thrust-drag models, and stability derivatives from flight test data.
• Use statistical regressions to match empirical flight test data with theoretical engineering models.
• Format and process data from onboard flight data recorders and data acquisition systems.
• Produce estimated performance data used to operate test aircraft for initial flight testing.
• Carry out, review, and approve flight characteristics and performance data analyses.
• Produce performance and operational information for AFM/AFMS documentation.
• Prepare, review, and approve flight test reports and substantiation documents for regulatory submission.
• Collaborate with flight test engineers, test pilots, instrumentation specialists, and design teams to ensure data integrity.

Skills

Flight test data reduction

Aircraft performance engineering

Aerodynamic modeling

Data analysis

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering or related STEM

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

MATLAB

Python

VBA

MS Office

Job description

FMS Aerospace in Huntsville, AL, is seeking a Flight Sciences Engineer to support ground and flight testing for aircraft modification programs under Part 23/25. You will analyze flight test data, develop mathematical models, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure data integrity and compliance.

The ideal candidate has 3–5 years of experience in flight test data reduction and aerodynamics, with proficiency in MATLAB/Python and MS Office. U.S.