Flight Test Director – Defense Systems

Leidos; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 108,000 - 195,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and Wellness programs

Paid leave

Retirement plan

Job summary

Leidos Defense is seeking a Test Director in Huntsville, AL to lead development and deployment flight system testing. You will plan, coordinate, and execute developmental and operational testing, ensuring performance, reliability, and regulatory compliance while guiding a multidisciplinary team.

You will report to program management, collaborate across engineering and logistics, and drive continuous improvement through data-driven analysis and lessons learned.

Qualifications

• ABET-accredited engineering degree required with emphasis on systems or flight testing.
• Minimum 10 years in systems testing or test management; 5+ years flight vehicle testing.
• Experience planning/deploying developmental and operational testing.
• Strong knowledge of DoD testing policies and cybersecurity requirements.

Responsibilities

• Develop and oversee test plans, procedures, and schedules for flight systems.
• Direct laboratory, field, and operational testing; ensure safety and compliance.
• Lead multidisciplinary test teams and coordinate with government agencies.
• Prepare reports, after-action reviews, and briefings for stakeholders.

Skills

ABET-accredited BS degree

10+ years testing

flight testing

leadership

communication skills

Education

ABET accredited B.S. in aerospace or systems

Tools

MBSE

DoD standards

EVM

Job description

Leidos Defense is seeking a Test Director in Huntsville, AL to lead development and deployment flight system testing. You will plan, coordinate, and execute developmental and operational testing, ensuring performance, reliability, and regulatory compliance while guiding a multidisciplinary team.

You will report to program management, collaborate across engineering and logistics, and drive continuous improvement through data-driven analysis and lessons learned.