Flight Test Lead & Mission Director — DoD Clearance Onsite

Raytheon

Ontario (CA)

On-site

CAD 168,000 - 320,000

Full time

7 days ago

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Job summary

Raytheon Systems Engineering & Test Capabilities (SE&TC) seeks an experienced Flight Test Engineer to support the Next Gen Testbed, a highly modified Boeing 737‑800. You will lead flight test planning and execution for critical national defense technologies, translating complex engineering requirements into safe, executable test missions.

You will fly onboard as a Test Conductor or Mission Director and work closely with engineering, aircrew, and range partners to deliver high‑quality

Qualifications

Typically requires: A University Degree or equivalent experience with 8 years prior relevant experience.
Experience working in a flight test mission control room.
Experience working classified and SAP programs.

Responsibilities

Translate test project technical requirements into executable flight tests.
Create flight test plans, safety plans, and flight test cards.
Coordinate and schedule test activities with major test ranges, air and ground targets, and other key test resources.
Direct test missions onboard test aircraft as a Test Conductor or Mission Director.
Perform work in classified and Special Access Program (SAP) environments.
Travel up to 10% to support flight test deployments or technical interchange meetings.