Flight Test Engineer: Unmanned Systems & DoD Testing

Georgia Tech Research Institute; Smyrna (GA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The Georgia Tech Research Institute (GTRI) seeks a Flight Test Engineer to plan, develop, execute and analyze test events for DoD customers. The role requires multi-disciplinary engineering approaches to aircraft, unmanned systems, and related technologies, with responsibility for test plans, data analysis, and reporting.

Open-rank position with opportunities across FPSB and ATASL; travel 25–50% is expected; candidates must be enrolled in an accredited degree program with a 2026 graduation date

Qualifications

• Degree-related requirements and graduation date expectations.
• Strong documentation and reporting experience.
• Ability to manage multiple concurrent test events.
• Citizenship and security clearance prerequisites.

Responsibilities

• Develop test cases from system requirements.
• Execute tests per procedures and document results.
• Analyze test programs for applicability and completeness.
• Prepare technical reports and presentations.
• Travel 25%–50% to test ranges and facilities.

Skills

Strong communication

Technical writing

Time management

Active Secret Clearance

US citizenship

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering or related field

Master’s degree in Aerospace Engineering or related field

Tools

Test design & execution

Data analysis

Job description

The Georgia Tech Research Institute (GTRI) seeks a Flight Test Engineer to plan, develop, execute and analyze test events for DoD customers. The role requires multi-disciplinary engineering approaches to aircraft, unmanned systems, and related technologies, with responsibility for test plans, data analysis, and reporting.

Open-rank position with opportunities across FPSB and ATASL; travel 25–50% is expected; candidates must be enrolled in an accredited degree program with a 2026 graduation date