Flight Test Instrumentation Lead — Hybrid-Electric Aircraft

Electra; Manassas (VA); On-site; USD 155,000 - 195,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Generous PTO and holidays

Paid winter break

401(k) with immediate vesting

Free catered lunches, coffee, snacks,

Free on-site parking

Job summary

Electra in Manassas, VA seeks a Lead Flight Test Instrumentation Engineer to support instrumentation and testing of the Ultra Short aircraft. This hands-on role interfaces with the flight test team to develop, integrate, calibrate and operate the FTIs, and to manage data acquisition, telemetry and storage.

Ideal candidates bring 5+ years in aircraft instrumentation, experience with TTC/NI/ACRA data systems, sensor characterization, and strong teamwork with excellent communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field.
• 5+ years designing, integrating, calibrating and troubleshooting aircraft instrumentation.
• Experience with data acquisition systems such as TTC, NI, ACRA.
• Knowledge of sensor range, accuracy and frequency response.
• Ability to operate independently in fast-paced test environments.
• Strong collaboration with a high-performance team and clear communication.

Responsibilities

• Support Flight Test Instrumentation system development, integration, calibration, verification and operation.
• Manage aircraft data acquisition, telemetry, processing and storage.
• Collaborate with mechanical, electrical and software engineers to define instrumentation requirements.
• Act as liaison between engineering, technicians and the test organization.

Skills

5+ years experience

Data acquisition systems

Sensor characteristics knowledge

Independent work in test environment

Team collaboration

Excellent communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, aerospace, electrical, or computer engineering

Tools

Data acquisition systems (TTC, NI, ACRA)

Job description

Electra in Manassas, VA seeks a Lead Flight Test Instrumentation Engineer to support instrumentation and testing of the Ultra Short aircraft. This hands-on role interfaces with the flight test team to develop, integrate, calibrate and operate the FTIs, and to manage data acquisition, telemetry and storage.

Ideal candidates bring 5+ years in aircraft instrumentation, experience with TTC/NI/ACRA data systems, sensor characterization, and strong teamwork with excellent communication skills.