Senior Flight Test Engineer — Hybrid DoD ISR Programs

Astrion; Lincoln (MA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Astrion is seeking a Senior Flight Test Engineer for a hybrid role at Hanscom AFB, MA. The position requires active Secret clearance and extensive DoD DoD program experience across the full Test & Evaluation lifecycle for complex aircraft systems.

You will coordinate contractor and government test activities, develop test objectives, review procedures, and perform real-time data analysis to support acquisition decisions while ensuring safety and mission success.

Qualifications

• Active Secret clearance required.
• Extensive experience in flight test engineering and T&E lifecycle stages.
• Ability to plan, execute, analyze and report tests for complex aircraft programs.

Responsibilities

• Understand end-to-end test processes supporting acquisition, fielding, and employment decisions.
• Coordinate and execute high-priority tests for the Japan E-3 aircraft and related systems.
• Develop test plans, safety documentation, and readiness reviews with government and contractor teams.
• Lead test planning meetings, assessments, and documentation through approvals.
• Analyze data, identify issues, recommend corrective actions, and support test readiness activities.
• Travel may be required, including international travel.

Skills

Active Secret clearance

Flight test engineering

T&E lifecycle

Test planning & execution

Cross-functional collaboration

Leadership by influence

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

Job description

Astrion is seeking a Senior Flight Test Engineer for a hybrid role at Hanscom AFB, MA. The position requires active Secret clearance and extensive DoD DoD program experience across the full Test & Evaluation lifecycle for complex aircraft systems.

You will coordinate contractor and government test activities, develop test objectives, review procedures, and perform real-time data analysis to support acquisition decisions while ensuring safety and mission success.