Hypersonics Test Engineer - System Integration & Flights

CFD Research Corporation; Crane (IN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

ESOP

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Paid leave

Parental leave

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Job summary

CFD Research Corporation in Crane, IN seeks a Test Engineer to join its hypersonics program. You will lead system integration and plan, develop procedures, schedule, and execute system-level, flight, ground, and simulation tests.

You will coordinate with Engineering, Manufacturing, and Quality Assurance to ensure test readiness, manage schedules with external stakeholders, and mitigate technical, safety, and schedule risks. Active DoD SECRET clearance and US citizenship are required.

Qualifications

• US citizen with active DoD SECRET clearance.
• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering or related STEM.
• 3+ years of relevant experience, or 5-7 years if no degree.
• Experience developing and executing detailed test procedures for aerospace or defense systems.
• Familiarity with telemetry checkout equipment and ground support operations.

Responsibilities

• Lead system integration and test activities for hypersonic test vehicles and subsystems.
• Plan, develop procedures, schedule, and execute system-level, flight, ground, and simulation tests.
• Coordinate with Engineering, Manufacturing, QA and external stakeholders to ensure test readiness.
• Capture and analyze results, document integration processes, and mitigate risks.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Hands-on testing

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering

5-7 years of relevant experience in lieu of degree

Tools

Telemetry checkout equipment

Ground support equipment operations

Job description

CFD Research Corporation in Crane, IN seeks a Test Engineer to join its hypersonics program. You will lead system integration and plan, develop procedures, schedule, and execute system-level, flight, ground, and simulation tests.

You will coordinate with Engineering, Manufacturing, and Quality Assurance to ensure test readiness, manage schedules with external stakeholders, and mitigate technical, safety, and schedule risks. Active DoD SECRET clearance and US citizenship are required.