Senior Flight Test Engineer, Hybrid-Electric Aircraft

Ampaire; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Ampaire is seeking a Staff/Senior Staff Engineer, Flight Test based in Long Beach, CA, with responsibilities spanning experimental flight test planning, execution, and reporting for Ampaire’s hybrid-electric aircraft. This role is centered at the Long Beach Airport headquarters with travel to Camarillo as needed.

The ideal candidate brings a Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering background with 5+ years in flight test, instrumentation, and data analysis.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering or equivalent.
• 5+ years of increasing responsibilities in experimental flight test engineering.
• Experience with ground support in flight test programs.
• Proficient with aircraft instrumentation and data analysis.
• Proficient with flight principles such as aerodynamics, stability, control, and systems performance.
• Familiar with FAA regulations including Part 23.

Responsibilities

• Support experimental aircraft ground and flight test programs
• Write test plans
• Lead or support test execution
• Collect and report test results
• Support safety risk management through hazard identification, mitigation strategies, and safety reviews
• Support instrumentation development and installation
• Support aircraft operations with Aircraft logistics and maintenance supporting A&Ps
• Facility equipping and maintenance
• Position based at Long Beach HQ facility with frequent travel to Camarillo Airport facility
• Reports to Manager, Aircraft Operations

Skills

Flight test engineering

Instrumentation

Data analysis

Aerodynamics

FAA Part 23 familiarity

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering

Tools

Ground support equipment

Flight test instrumentation

Job description

Ampaire is seeking a Staff/Senior Staff Engineer, Flight Test based in Long Beach, CA, with responsibilities spanning experimental flight test planning, execution, and reporting for Ampaire’s hybrid-electric aircraft. This role is centered at the Long Beach Airport headquarters with travel to Camarillo as needed.

The ideal candidate brings a Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering background with 5+ years in flight test, instrumentation, and data analysis.