Flight Test Subsystems Engineer

Socket.dev; Edwards Air Force Base (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

PTO

Job summary

JT4, LLC seeks Subsystems Flight Test Engineers at Edwards AFB to support Developmental Testing and Evaluation of military aircraft and subsystems. Responsibilities include testing flight systems, conducting validation, and documenting results for certification and readiness for flight.

Candidates must hold an ABET‑accredited engineering degree with at least 2 years post‑degree experience or an advanced degree, and be eligible for a DoD clearance as a U.S. citizen.

Qualifications

• ABET-accredited engineering degree required or higher.
• 4+ years of related engineering experience or MS with 2+ years experience or PhD in engineering.
• Ability to obtain DoD clearance up to Top Secret and U.S. citizenship.

Responsibilities

• Test flight systems (fuels, hydraulics, brakes, environmental control).
• Perform testing and validation to meet safety and performance standards.
• Collaborate with design and production teams on improvements.
• Document test results and assist in system certification for flight readiness.

Skills

Engineering principles

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Computer-based tools

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering (ABET-accredited)

Master of Science in Engineering (with 2+ years)

Doctoral degree in engineering

Job description

JT4, LLC seeks Subsystems Flight Test Engineers at Edwards AFB to support Developmental Testing and Evaluation of military aircraft and subsystems. Responsibilities include testing flight systems, conducting validation, and documenting results for certification and readiness for flight.

Candidates must hold an ABET‑accredited engineering degree with at least 2 years post‑degree experience or an advanced degree, and be eligible for a DoD clearance as a U.S. citizen.