Flight Test Engineer – Hypersonics & Trajectory Modeling

PeopleTec; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

PeopleTec in Huntsville, AL is seeking a Flight Test Engineer to join a team performing trajectory analysis, flight test planning, and data evaluation for hypersonics and defense programs. You will contribute to modeling, simulation, and software tools to support flight test execution and analysis.

The ideal candidate has a BS in engineering and 5–8+ years of modeling, simulation, and flight testing experience, with proficiency in C++, C#, or Python. DoD clearance and U.S.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in science or engineering or related field and 5-8+ years of progressively complex experience in modeling and simulation, software, aerospace systems, and/or flight testing.
• Master’s degree may substitute for two years of relevant work experience.
• PhD may substitute for three years of relevant work experience.

Responsibilities

• Support flight test planning and execution
• Develop and maintain flight testing tools and models
• Analyze post-test data and report findings
• Collaborate with government customers and engineers

Skills

Trajectory analysis

Flight test modeling

C++

C#

Python

MS Office

Engineering tools integration

Technical writing

Team collaboration

DoD program experience

Communication skills

Travel up to 25%

US citizenship

DoD Secret clearance

Education

Bachelor's degree in science or engineering

Master's degree substitution for 2 years

PhD substitution for 3 years

Tools

PowerPoint

Excel

Word

Project

Job description

PeopleTec in Huntsville, AL is seeking a Flight Test Engineer to join a team performing trajectory analysis, flight test planning, and data evaluation for hypersonics and defense programs. You will contribute to modeling, simulation, and software tools to support flight test execution and analysis.

The ideal candidate has a BS in engineering and 5–8+ years of modeling, simulation, and flight testing experience, with proficiency in C++, C#, or Python. DoD clearance and U.S.