Flight Test Coordination Engineer (eVTOL)

Honda Research Institute USA; San Luis Obispo (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Honda Research Institute USA is seeking a Test Coordination Engineer in San Luis Obispo, CA to lead test planning, coordination of ground and flight tests, and alignment of findings with multiple engineering disciplines. You will work with test pilots, engineers, and support teams to ensure robust testing campaigns for our advancing air mobility program.

The role requires strong communication, hands-on testing experience, and the ability to operate in dynamic R&D environments while ensuring

Qualifications

• Bachelors in Science, Technology, Engineering or Math (STEM).
• 5+ years test experience.
• Outstanding written and oral communications skills.
• Ability to work within small teams.
• Experience solving complex problems across multiple systems.
• Ability to work in highly dynamic, research and development environments.
• Hands on experience troubleshooting issues on an aircraft or in a lab setting.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate reviews and test plans with test pilots and/or engineers.
• Provide laboratory support for R&D integration testing.
• Interface with test article design teams to define test configurations and data requirements.
• Support test schedule development and review in collaboration with other engineering disciplines and test operations personnel.
• Support test readiness reviews, and pre/post-test briefings.
• Conduct tests as a supporting engineer with real-time decision making and analysis.
• Record, track, and coordinate test article squawks and/or issues.
• Participate in hands on aircraft troubleshooting efforts.
• Lead aircraft weight and balance activities.
• Responsible for configuration management of test articles.
• Develop airworthiness documentation in compliance with FAA requirements.
• Manage test equipment calibration and usage ensuring onsite tools are available when needed.
• Other duties as directed.

Skills

Test planning

Problem solving

Communication skills

Teamwork

Aircraft testing

Field testing

Education

B.S. in STEM

Tools

Flight test equipment

Calibration tools

Job description

Honda Research Institute USA is seeking a Test Coordination Engineer in San Luis Obispo, CA to lead test planning, coordination of ground and flight tests, and alignment of findings with multiple engineering disciplines. You will work with test pilots, engineers, and support teams to ensure robust testing campaigns for our advancing air mobility program.

The role requires strong communication, hands-on testing experience, and the ability to operate in dynamic R&D environments while ensuring