Senior Flight Test Engineer – VTOL & Certification Lead

XWING; California (MO); On-site; USD 173,700 - 219,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan with company match

Employee stock purchase plan

Comprehensive healthcare benefits

Job summary

XWING is looking for a Staff Flight Test Engineer in California to lead technical flight test programs. The successful candidate will manage the flight test team, analyze data, and develop test strategies for experimental aircraft.

With a required background in aerospace engineering and over 10 years of experience in flight testing, this role offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package, including RSUs and paid time off.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experimental flight test experience as a Flight Test Engineer.
• Ability to work independently and in teams, and travel as required.
• Proficient in reading and speaking English.

Responsibilities

• Manage the flight test program, providing mentorship to junior engineers.
• Collaborate with the Flight Test team to improve testing processes.
• Analyze flight test data to support aircraft design and certification.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Technical and analytical skills

Data analysis using Matlab or Python

Education

Bachelor of Science in Aerospace, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering

Tools

Matlab

Python

Job description

XWING is looking for a Staff Flight Test Engineer in California to lead technical flight test programs. The successful candidate will manage the flight test team, analyze data, and develop test strategies for experimental aircraft.

With a required background in aerospace engineering and over 10 years of experience in flight testing, this role offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package, including RSUs and paid time off.