Flight Test Engineer — CH-47 Avionics & Systems

Prattwhitney; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 108,000 - 205,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Tuition reimbursement

401(k) plan with employer match

Job summary

Collins Aerospace in Huntsville, AL is seeking a Flight Test Engineer to support CH‑47F program ground and flight tests. You will lead platform systems engineering, develop test requirements, schedules, and procedures, and work with customers and certifying agencies to achieve airworthiness releases.

The role requires DoD SECRET clearance eligibility, a STEM degree, and 8+ years of flight test or avionics experience, with domestic travel 10–30% and willingness to travel.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of flight test or avionics operations experience.
• U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain DoD SECRET clearance.
• Willingness to travel 10–30% domestically (and possibly internationally).
• Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) required or Advanced Degree with years of experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead platform systems engineering and flight test activities for CH-47F programs.
• Formulate test requirements, plans, and schedules; develop test cards and procedures.
• Collaborate with customer and certifying agencies to achieve airworthiness releases.
• Perform data collection, analysis, and test reporting during ground and flight tests.

Skills

Flight test experience

Avionics integration

Test planning

Cross-functional communication

Education

STEM degree

Tools

DOORS

PREP

JIRA

Microsoft Office

Job description

Collins Aerospace in Huntsville, AL is seeking a Flight Test Engineer to support CH‑47F program ground and flight tests. You will lead platform systems engineering, develop test requirements, schedules, and procedures, and work with customers and certifying agencies to achieve airworthiness releases.

The role requires DoD SECRET clearance eligibility, a STEM degree, and 8+ years of flight test or avionics experience, with domestic travel 10–30% and willingness to travel.