Hybrid-Electric Flight Test Engineer – Staff/Senior

Ampaire; Camarillo (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 185,000; Full time

Job summary

Ampaire Inc. is seeking a Staff/Senior Staff Engineer, Flight Test to help plan and execute flight test programs for its hybrid electric aircraft.

The role is principally based at the Long Beach HQ with frequent travel to Camarillo, CA, and reports to the Manager of Aircraft Operations. Qualified candidates have 5+ years in experimental flight test engineering, experience with aircraft instrumentation, data analysis, and a solid grasp of aerodynamics, stability, control, and FAA Part 23

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering or equivalent required.
• 5+ years of increasing responsibilities in experimental flight test engineering.
• Proficient with aircraft instrumentation and data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Write test plans for experimental flight test programs.
• Lead or support test execution and report test results.
• Support safety risk management through hazard identification and mitigation.
• Develop and install instrumentation; support aircraft operations including logistics and maintenance.
• Position based at Long Beach HQ with frequent travel to Camarillo Airport; report to Manager, Aircraft Operations.

Skills

Flight test engineering

Instrumentation and data analysis

Flight principles

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering

Master’s degree in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Ampaire Inc. is seeking a Staff/Senior Staff Engineer, Flight Test to help plan and execute flight test programs for its hybrid electric aircraft.

The role is principally based at the Long Beach HQ with frequent travel to Camarillo, CA, and reports to the Manager of Aircraft Operations. Qualified candidates have 5+ years in experimental flight test engineering, experience with aircraft instrumentation, data analysis, and a solid grasp of aerodynamics, stability, control, and FAA Part 23