Flight Test Engineer - SME

Astrion; Eglin Air Force Base (FL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Astrion is seeking a Flight Test Engineer - SME to support the TMAS2_96TW Contract at Eglin AFB, Florida. The role focuses on developing test strategies, managing aircraft modifications, and leading diverse test teams through critical flight test operations. Applicants must hold a Master's degree in engineering and have 10+ years of flight test experience, with an Active SECRET clearance required.

This opportunity involves extensive coordination with operational teams and defense contractors to ensure successful mission execution and safety compliance.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of military test operations and flight safety is essential.
• Experience with flight test processes, especially Developmental Testing.
• Ability to lead teams within high-visibility programs.

Responsibilities

• Develop test strategies, plans, and reports based on military operations.
• Lead teams of engineers and technical staff for test planning.
• Manage concurrent test schedules and coordinate aircraft modifications.
• Communicate effectively with team members and stakeholders.

Skills

Active SECRET clearance

Master's degree in mechanical, electrical, or aerospace engineering

Ten (10+) years of flight test experience

Knowledge of engineering concepts and test evaluation

Education

Master's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Overview

FLIGHT TEST ENGINEER - SME

LOCATION: Eglin AFB, FL

JOB STATUS: Full-time
CLEARANCE: Secret

CERTIFICATION:

TRAVEL: as needed

Astrion has an exciting opportunity for a FLIGHT TEST ENGINEER - SME for the TMAS2_96TW Contract, supporting the Air Force Division located on EGLIN AFB, FL.

Required Qualifications / Skills

• Must have an Active SECRET clearance
• Master's degree in an applicable discipline, preferably in mechanical, electrical, or aerospace engineering.
• Ten (10+) years of flight test experience is required.
• Requires knowledge of professional engineering concepts, principles, and techniques including substantive experience in the field of test and evaluation of new or modified weapon systems.
• Subject Matter Experts are typically identified as recognized Industry leaders for a given area of expertise.

Preferred Qualifications / Skills

• Experience working with Operational or Developmental Test organizations is highly desired.
• Proficiency in the use and integration of Microsoft Office applications.
• Experience with range operations, safety, scheduling, and airspace use.
• Knowledge of Eglin-based flight test processes and procedures, especially Developmental Test and Evaluation
• Flight Safety Course, Weapons School or Test Pilot School.

Responsibilities

• Develops and plans test strategies, writes test plans, and publishes test reports using a working knowledge of military test and training range operations, flight safety, scheduling, and airspace restrictions.
• Writes test procedures, test cards, and conducts test events and writes test event reports.
• Leads test teams comprised of test engineers, data scientists, technicians, maintenance, flight schedulers, pilots, and aircrew.
• Manages test schedules for multiple lines of test and aircraft conducting concurrent operations.
• Applies a strong understanding of current fighter tactics and weapon system capabilities to test planning, execution, and reporting activities.
• Plans and programs Hardware and Software test series and individual test missions. Interfaces with weapon system prime contractors and the government System Program Office (SPO) regarding test objectives, schedules, budgets, and Methods of Test.
• Typically works on high-visibility or mission critical aspects of a given program.
• Coordinates aircraft modification schedules and availability of program-owned special test equipment.
• Travels to defense contractors' facilities, out-of-state test sites, and other locations for periods of time in support of various test programs.
• Must be able to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Must be able to work effectively as part of a test team, and to lead and direct the work of others.