Icing Flight Test Engineer - 50% Travel

Astrion; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 72,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Astrion invites applications for a Flight Test Engineer stationed at Redstone Arsenal in Huntsville, AL. The role focuses on planning, executing, and monitoring icing-related flight tests for aviation systems, ensuring safety and data integrity.

Candidates should have an ABET-accredited engineering degree with experience, or an advanced degree, plus ability to obtain FAA Class III medical cert and a Secret clearance. Travel up to 50% is expected.

Qualifications

• ABET-accredited engineering degree with 3 years in aircraft design/testing; or a Master’s with 1 year; or a PhD.
• FAA Class III medical certificate eligibility and maintenance.
• Secret Clearance eligibility (US citizenship required).

Responsibilities

• Plan, execute, safety-of-flight, and data quality monitoring for tests.
• Document flight operations and flight test developments.
• Test project management for schedule and cost.
• Travel to support icing certification testing each winter season.

Skills

FAA Class III medical certificate

Secret Clearance eligibility

Education

ABET-accredited engineering degree (aerospace/mechanical/industrial-systems)

Master’s or PhD in Engineering (related field)

Job description

Astrion invites applications for a Flight Test Engineer stationed at Redstone Arsenal in Huntsville, AL. The role focuses on planning, executing, and monitoring icing-related flight tests for aviation systems, ensuring safety and data integrity.

Candidates should have an ABET-accredited engineering degree with experience, or an advanced degree, plus ability to obtain FAA Class III medical cert and a Secret clearance. Travel up to 50% is expected.