Flight Test Engineer — Stock Options & Aviation Impact

Skyryse; Camarillo (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock option plan

Medical, dental and vision plans

Paid time off (PTO) & sick days

Job summary

Skyryse in Camarillo, CA is seeking a Flight Test Engineer to advance flight control and automation. You will design and refine detailed test plans, manage flight instrumentation, and ensure safety during tests.

Collaborate with the GNC and Flight Test teams, perform data analyses with MATLAB/Simulink, and document results following company procedures. A BS in aerospace or systems engineering and 4+ years in flight test are required; advanced degrees are preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in aerospace or systems engineering required.
• 4+ years of professional flight test experience.
• Experience with flight test and Safety Management Systems.
• FAA certification plan experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop Go/NoGo parameters and post-flight data analysis.
• Support flight squawks creation and documentation.
• Plan, organize, and lead data collection ground tests.
• Conduct risk assessments to identify hazards and ensure safety.
• Collaborate with GNC and Flight Test teams on campaigns.
• Run flight test planning, readiness reviews, briefs, and post-flight analysis using MATLAB/Simulink.
• Complete all required documentation per company procedures.
• Analyze flight test data to identify trends and instrument calibration issues.

Skills

Flight test engineering

Safety Management Systems

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor’s of Science in aerospace engineering or systems engineering

Master’s or PhD in aerospace engineering or related field

Tools

MATLAB/Simulink

Flight data analysis tools

Job description

Skyryse in Camarillo, CA is seeking a Flight Test Engineer to advance flight control and automation. You will design and refine detailed test plans, manage flight instrumentation, and ensure safety during tests.

Collaborate with the GNC and Flight Test teams, perform data analyses with MATLAB/Simulink, and document results following company procedures. A BS in aerospace or systems engineering and 4+ years in flight test are required; advanced degrees are preferred.