Flight Telemetry Engineer

Corvid Technologies Llc; White Sands (NM); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Stock Ownership Plan via 401k

Medical Insurance

Paid Time Off

Career Development

Disability insurance

Incentive opportunities

Job summary

Corvid Technologies seeks an experienced telemetry engineer to design and integrate telemetry systems for real-time data acquisition during test events such as flight tests and ground tests. The role focuses on configuring IRIG-106 formats and supporting field operations across launches and vehicle runs.

Requirements include a US citizenship with Secret clearance, a STEM bachelor's degree, and 8+ years in telemetry tasks. Proficiency in Python/MATLAB/LabVIEW is beneficial.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related STEM field and 8+ years of telemetry engineering experience.
• Strong understanding of RF technologies including link budgets, antennas and SNR.
• Experience with PCM telemetry, Ground Station setup, IRIG timing, and data protocols (RS-422, MIL-STD-1553, Ethernet).
• Experience in test operations and real-time troubleshooting; aerospace telemetry preferred.
• Proficiency in Python, MATLAB, LabVIEW; IP networking and basic admin (Windows/Linux) beneficial.
• Working knowledge of WOSA is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Configure and troubleshoot IRIG-106 telemetry formats.
• Support field operations during live testing, launches, flight tests, or vehicle runs.
• Configure telemetry platforms (Dewesoft, Curtiss-Wright, Safran, L3Harris) and integrate systems.
• Develop test procedures, acceptance tests, and system validation plans.
• Generate engineering docs, wiring diagrams, architecture drawings, and post-test reports.

Skills

RF technologies

Real-time data acquisition

Telemetry engineering

Python

MATLAB

LabVIEW

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related STEM field

Tools

Dewesoft

Curtiss-Wright

Safran

L3Harris

Job description

Corvid's Launch Vehicle's team is looking to add an experienced telemetry engineer to support development and testing of various launch systems. This position will work to design and integrate telemetry systems used for real-time data acquisition during a variety of test events – including flight tests, grounds tests, automotive testing and more.

Tasking Will Include

• Configure and troubleshoot IRIG-106 telemetry formats
• Support field operations during live testing, launches, flight tests, or vehicle runs
• Configure systems such as Dewesoft, Curtiss-Wright, Safran, L3Harris, or equivalent telemetry platforms
• Develop test procedures, acceptance tests, and system validation plans
• Generate engineering documentation, wiring diagrams, architecture drawings, and post-test reports

Requirements

• Candidate must be a US Citizen and possess (and maintain) a Secret Clearance
• Bachelor's Degree in a related STEM field and at least 8 years of experience working telemetry related engineering tasks
• Fundamental understanding of RF Technologies (link budgets, antennas, SNR)
• Strong understanding in at least one (or more) of the following areas: PCM telemetry systems, Ground Station set up, IRIG timing systems, data protocols (RS-422, MIL-STD-1553, Ethernet), DAQ systems and sensor integration
• Test operations experience required, specifically an ability to perform real-time troubleshooting (preferred candidate will have aerospace or missile telemetry experience specifically)
• Any experience with Python, MATLAB, LabVIEW, networked over IP, and System Administration (windows or Linux) would be beneficial
• Working knowledge of WOSA (Weapon System Open Architecture) is desirable

About Corvid

Corvid Technologies is an engineering firm specializing in using high-fidelity, computational modeling and simulation to analyze, design, and manufacture products for aerospace, DoD, and commercial customers. We offer a fast-paced and flexible work environment that encourages creativity and collaboration. Our team works on difficult, cutting-edge technical challenges using state-of-the-art technologies and resources.

Why Corvid

We value our employee-owners and in addition to providing challenging work opportunities and competitive pay, Corvid believes in providing a strong benefit package that provides value to our team members at all stages of their career.

Our Benefits Include

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan via our generous 401(k) Matching
• Medical Insurance via Blue Cross - including a PPO and High-Deductible offering (with company HSA contribution)
• Paid Time Off (PTO) based on years of industry experience (not tenure)
• Career Development and Continuing Education opportunities
• Company provided life, long-term, and short-term disability insurance
• Incentive opportunities to reward strong performance and corporate growth