Flight Test Engineer

Flight Test Engineer

Battelle delivers when others can't. We conduct research and development, manage national laboratories, design and manufacture products and deliver critical services for our clients—whether they are a multi-national corporation, a small start-up or a government agency.

We recognize and appreciate the value and contributions of individuals from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences and welcome all qualified individuals to apply.

Job Summary

As a Flight Test Engineer within Battelle's Cyber Business Unit supporting the Advanced Microsystem Solutions portfolio, you will support a program mission to deliver comprehensive technical expertise and testing support to our government customer, contributing to the evaluation, customization, and operationalization of cutting-edge systems and payloads ensuring they meet the customer's evolving requirements for effectiveness, safety, and security.

Responsibilities

• Develop and refine flight test plans and procedures to validate system requirements and operational objectives.
• Coordinate with engineering and vendor teams to ensure readiness of test articles, instrumentation, and support equipment.
• Set up, operate, and troubleshoot flight test instrumentation and telemetry systems for accurate data collection.
• Conduct pre-flight briefings and safety checks to ensure compliance with all security and safety protocols.
• Execute flight test activities in accordance with approved test plans, including real-time monitoring and data acquisition.
• Monitor system performance during flight tests and identify anomalies or deviations from expected results.
• Collect, analyze, and interpret flight test data to assess technical maturity, operational readiness, and integration feasibility.
• Document test results, prepare post-test analysis reports, and present findings to stakeholders for decision-making.
• Support post-test debriefs and technical reviews to recommend system improvements or further evaluation.
• Ensure all test activities comply with regulatory, safety, and security requirements.

Key Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field with 5+ years of experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Strong background in modeling and simulation of complex systems.
• Experience in vulnerability analysis and system decomposition.
• Proven ability to lead technical discussions and communicate complex concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Strong problem-solving, analytical, and teamwork skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with model-based systems engineering (MBSE) methodologies.
• Familiarity with SysML diagramming tools (e.g., Cameo Systems Modeler, IBM Rhapsody).
• Experience with DoD Architecture Framework (DoDAF) and/or Unified Architectural Framework (UAF).
• Experience with embedded systems, microelectronics, FPGA, or circuit card design.
• Programming experience in MATLAB, Python, C++, or other object-oriented languages.
• Experience supporting DoD programs.
• Active Top-Secret Clearance.

Benefits: Live an Extraordinary Life We care about your well-being, not just on the job. Battelle offers comprehensive and competitive benefits to help you live your best life.

• Balance life through a compressed work schedule : Most of our team follows a flexible, compressed work schedule that allows for every other Friday off—giving you a dedicated day to accomplish things in your personal life without using vacation time.
• Enjoy enhanced work flexibility, including a hybrid arrangement: You have options for where and when you work. Our Together with Flexibility model allows you to work 60% in-office and 40% remote, with Monday and Tuesday as common in-office days, dependent on team and position needs.
• Take time to recharge : You get paid time off to support work-life balance and keep motivated.
• Prioritize wellness : Stay healthy with medical, dental, and vision coverage with wellness incentives and benefits plus a variety of optional supplemental benefits.
• Better together : Coverage for partners, gender-affirming care and health support, and family formation support.
• Build your financial future : Build financial stability with an industry-leading 401(k) retirement savings plan. For most employees, we put in 5 percent whether you contribute or not, and match your contributions on top of that.
• Advance your education : Tuition assistance is available to pursue higher education.

A Work Environment Where You Succeed For brilliant minds in science, technology, engineering and business operations, Battelle is the place to do the greatest good by solving humanity's most pressing challenges and creating a safer, healthier and more secure world. You will have the opportunity to thrive in a culture that inspires you to:

• Apply your talent to challenging and meaningful projects
• Receive select funding to pursue ideas in scientific and technological discovery
• Partner with world-class experts in a collaborative environment
• Nurture and develop the next generation of scientific leaders
• Give back to and improve our communities

Vaccinations & Safety Protocols

Battelle may require employees, based on job duties, work location, and/or its clients' requirements to follow certain safety protocols and to be vaccinated against a variety of viruses, bacteria, and diseases as a condition of employment and continued employment and to provide documentation that they are fully vaccinated. If applicable, Battelle will provide reasonable accommodations based on a qualified disability or medical condition through the Americans with Disabilities Act or the Rehabilitation Act or for a sincerely held religious belief under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (and related state laws).

Battelle is an equal opportunity employer. We provide employment and opportunities for advancement, compensation, training, and growth according to individual merit, without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, age, genetic information, disability, veteran-status veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable Federal, state, or local law. Our goal is for each staff member to have the opportunity to grow to the limits of their abilities and to achieve personal and organizational objectives. We will support positive programs for equal treatment of all staff and full utilization of all qualified employees at all levels within Battelle.

The above statements are intended to describe the nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, activities and skills required of staff members. No statement herein is intended to imply any authorities to commit Battelle unless special written permission is granted by Battelle's Legal Department.