Senior Test & Evaluation (T&E) Engineer

Solvimate; Tennessee; On-site; USD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Solvimate is seeking a Senior Test & Evaluation Engineer to lead flight test activities for military aviation programs, with emphasis on Special Operations aircraft, avionics, sensors, ASE, and weapons integration. The role requires coordinating cross-functional teams to ensure mission success in a rigorous defense environment.

The candidate will oversee planning, execution, and analysis of flight tests, maintain compliance with DoD procedures, and contribute to technical documentation and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering is required.
• 15 years of experience supporting military rotary-wing aircraft.
• 10 years of military or commercial aviation experience.
• 10 years supporting Special Operations Aviation programs.
• 5 years of experience planning and conducting flight tests.
• 3 years supporting the Defense Acquisition process.
• Active DoD Secret or Interim Secret Clearance.
• U.S. Citizenship is required.

Responsibilities

• Develop, coordinate, and execute comprehensive flight test plans.
• Plan and schedule flight test activities and test range operations.
• Collect, process, analyze, and document flight test data.
• Ensure compliance with Army flight test regulations, standards, and safety requirements.
• Participate in TIM, TIWG, SSWG, and Program Reviews.
• Support aerial flight testing in a Flight Test Engineering capacity.
• Work with engineering, safety, logistics, and program management teams on system integration and testing.
• Prepare technical documentation, reports, and engineering recommendations.
• Provide administrative and logistical support related to flight test operations.

Skills

Flight Test Planning

Data Analysis

Systems Integration

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Bachelor's Degree in Aerospace/Mechanical/Electrical Engineering

Job description

Senior Test & Evaluation (T&E) Engineer - Military Aviation

Location: Fort Campbell, KY (On-site)

Job Type: Full-Time

Security Clearance: Active Secret or Interim Secret Clearance Required

About the Company

Our client is a leading engineering and defense services organization supporting U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) programs. The company specializes in systems engineering, aviation support, flight test & evaluation, systems integration, and advanced technology solutions for military customers. They are committed to delivering innovative, mission-critical solutions while maintaining the highest standards of quality, safety, and technical excellence.

Position Summary

We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Test & Evaluation (T&E) Engineer to support military aviation programs, with a primary focus on Special Operations aircraft, avionics, sensors, Aircraft Survivability Equipment (ASE), and weapon systems.

The successful candidate will lead the planning, coordination, execution, and analysis of flight test activities while collaborating with multidisciplinary engineering and program teams to ensure mission success.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, coordinate, and execute comprehensive flight test plans.
• Plan and schedule flight test activities and test range operations.
• Collect, process, analyze, and document flight test data.
• Ensure compliance with Army flight test regulations, standards, and safety requirements.
• Participate in Technical Interface Meetings (TIM), Test Integration Working Groups (TIWG), System Safety Working Groups (SSWG), and Program Reviews.
• Support aerial flight testing in a Flight Test Engineering capacity.
• Work closely with engineering, safety, logistics, and program management teams to support system integration and testing.
• Prepare technical documentation, reports, and engineering recommendations.
• Provide administrative and logistical support related to flight test operations.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (Required)
• Bachelor's Degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering (Preferred)
• Minimum 15 years of experience supporting military rotary-wing aircraft.
• Minimum 10 years of military or commercial aviation experience.
• Minimum 10 years supporting Special Operations Aviation programs.
• Minimum 5 years of experience planning and conducting flight tests.
• Minimum 3 years supporting the Defense Acquisition process.
• Active DoD Secret Clearance or Interim Secret Clearance.
• U.S. Citizenship is required.

Preferred Experience

Experience supporting one or more of the following platforms:

• A/MH-6
• MH-47
• MH-60
• MQ-1

Strong experience in:

• Flight Test & Evaluation
• Systems Integration
• Military Aviation Engineering
• Aircraft Sensors
• Aircraft Survivability Equipment (ASE)
• Weapons Integration
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Company-Paid Life & Disability Insurance
• Paid Time Off & Company Holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Professional Development & Career Advancement Opportunities

Employment Requirements

• Successfully complete a pre-employment background check and drug screening.
• Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret Security Clearance.
• U.S. Citizenship is required due to the nature of the work.