Lead Flight Test Engineer

Redwire Corporation; California; On-site; USD 163,000 - 203,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Matching 401(k)

Paid PTO

Paid holidays

Medical, vision, and dental insurance

Disability insurance

HSA and FSA options

ESPP

Job summary

Redwire Corporation in San Luis Obispo, CA seeks a Lead Flight Test Engineer to plan and execute tests for components, subsystems, and aircraft. You will drive test requirements early, ensure objectives can be met with available equipment and time, and lead cross‑functional teams through test activities.

Travel up to 25% to other company locations and client sites; you will work with design and test teams, provide feedback to improve designs, and support field diagnostics for customers and

Qualifications

• B.S. in a flight/UAV engineering field (Aerospace, Mechanical, or similar).
• At least 6 years' experience conducting formal tests at the component, subsystem, and system level.
• At least 4 years' experience testing aircraft/UAVs.
• Experience generating formal test plans and reports.

Responsibilities

• Working with design and test requirements to generate test plans.
• Evaluates testing standards and incorporates into plans.
• Leads the conduct of tests and coordinates other personnel to accomplish test goals.
• Provides feedback to design activities, formal and informal.

Skills

Test planning

Team collaboration

Microsoft Office

Education

B.S. in flight/UAV engineering

Tools

CAN data

Ethernet data

Job description

Description

Description

WORK LOCATION:San Luis Obispo, CA

FLSA STATUS:Exempt

SALARY RANGE:The anticipated salary range for this role is$163,000 to $203,000 annually. This range reflects a good faith estimate based on the targeted level for the role and typical compensation benchmarks across U.S. locations. Actual compensation may vary depending on the selected candidate's qualifications, experience, geographicallocation,and internal alignment.

SUMMARY

The Lead Flight Test Engineer works with engineers and other functions to ensurecomponent, subsystem, and system/aircraft tests are well planned and well executed. They are energetic in participating in projects to draw out test requirements early, ensuring test complexity is understood up front, and that testing objectives can be met by the allotted equipment and time. The Lead Test Engineer also works closely with personnel providing support to customers and operators, providing their expertise to diagnose and resolve issues in the field. The Lead Test Engineer leads small teams of mixed functions through test activities and takes ownership of those activities.

RESPONSIBILITIES

The following job functions are a basic requirement but are not limited to and may be assigned other duties.

• Working with design and test requirements to generate test plans
• Evaluates testing standards required for various efforts, and incorporates into plans
• Leads the conduct of tests and coordinates other personnel to accomplish test goals.
• Provides detailed and helpful feedback, both formal and informal, to design activities
• Assists all functions in resolution of issues
• Communicates plans and status vs. plans to leadership
• This role will require up to 25%travelto other company locations and client sites

REQURIED QUALIFICATIONS

The following are a non-exhaustive list of qualifications for the position:

• B.S. in a flight/UAV related engineering field (Aerospace, Mechanical, or similar)
• At least6years' experience in conducting formaltestat the component,subsystem, and systemlevel
• At least4years' experience in conductingtestof aircraft/UAVs
• Experience generating formal test plans and reports
• Test Planning
• Test setup and field equipment deployment, including remote locations
• Electrical and mechanical troubleshooting
• Working cooperatively with a team
• Microsoft Office (especially Word, Excel)

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience generating formal test plans and reports in government format(s)
• Experience generating test plans based on formal requirements documents
• Experience working with CAN and Ethernet data
• UAV operation
• Radio Control or other flight skills

REDWIRE DEFENSE TECHBENEFITS

• Matching 401(k)
• Paid PTO
• Paid holidays
• Medical, vision, and dental insurance
• Group Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
• HSA and FSA Options
• Critical Care Plan
• Accident Care Plan
• Employee Stock Purchasing Program (ESPP)

CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS

This position may require access to information that is subject to compliance with the International Traffic Arms Regulations ("ITAR") and/or the Export Administration Regulations ("EAR"). To comply with the requirements of the ITAR and/or the EAR, applicants will be asked to provide specific documentation to verify a US person's status under the ITAR and the EAR.

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The work environment may involve a standard office setting while also incorporating elements of a production area. Employees will use standard office equipment, including computers, and must demonstrate stamina to sit or stand while maintaining attention to detail despite potential interruptions. The role may require occasional activities such as walking, climbing, stooping, crouching, and bending. Vision is necessary for reading printed materials and a computer screen, while hearing and speech are essential for effective communication both in person and over the telephone. Additionally, the position may necessitate travel by air or automobile. Employees may be required to use personal protective equipment, including safety glasses, safety shoes, and shop coats, to ensure safety in the production environment. Employees may be able to lift up to30pounds as needed.

REDWIRE DEFENSE TECHIS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information.RedwireDefense Techis committed to providing access, equal opportunityand reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, contact Human Resources. Continued employment remains on an "At-Will" basis.