Senior Flight Test Engineer - Defense & Space Systems

Relha LLC; Beavercreek (OH); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

KBR's National Security Solutions seeks a highly experienced Flight Test Engineer to lead and optimize flight test programs for airborne systems. You will define requirements, develop plans, manage ground and flight tests, and ensure safety, performance, and mission readiness through rigorous data analysis.

Ideal candidates have 10+ years in flight test engineering, active security clearance, and a strong background in avionics, sensors, and data acquisition.

Qualifications

• 10+ years hands-on flight test engineering across lifecycle stages.
• Strong experience in defining test requirements and executing tests.
• Proven expertise in flight data analysis and reports.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning and execution of complex flight test programs for multiple aircraft platforms.
• Develop flight test plans, procedures, and test cards with clear objectives.
• Oversee ground and flight test events including range coordination.
• Analyze flight test data to evaluate performance and handling qualities.
• Prepare detailed flight test reports with findings and recommendations.

Skills

Flight test engineering

Data analysis

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Aerospace/Aeronautical Engineering or related STEM

Master's degree in related field

Tools

MATLAB

LabVIEW

Data acquisition systems

Job description

KBR's National Security Solutions seeks a highly experienced Flight Test Engineer to lead and optimize flight test programs for airborne systems. You will define requirements, develop plans, manage ground and flight tests, and ensure safety, performance, and mission readiness through rigorous data analysis.

Ideal candidates have 10+ years in flight test engineering, active security clearance, and a strong background in avionics, sensors, and data acquisition.