Flight Test Engineer

Futran Tech Solutions Pvt. Ltd.

Long Beach, CA

Position: Flight Test Engineer

Location: Long Beach, CA

Contract Type: Fulltime

Job Description:

We are seeking a Flight Test Engineer to support the planning, execution, and analysis of experimental aircraft flight tests for the upcoming full-scale demonstrator program.
This role is hands-on and execution-focused, working closely with flight test pilots, systems engineers, maintenance teams, and operations personnel to safely generate high-quality flight test data.
This position is ideal for an engineer with early-to-mid career flight test experience who is looking to grow into greater technical ownership and leadership within a fast-paced experimental flight test program.

Key Responsibilities:

Flight Test Planning & Preparation:

Support planning and execution of ground and flight test activities for experimental aircraft and test rigs.
Develop and maintain flight test plans, test cards, and procedures under guidance from senior flight test engineers.
Assist with instrumentation planning, sensor integration, and flight test system configuration.
Coordinate with engineering, maintenance, and flight operations teams to ensure test readiness and configuration control.

Flight Test Execution:

Participate in flight briefings, debriefings, and flight readiness reviews.
Support real-time test execution, including monitoring from the telemetry room and onboard test support when required.
Ensure flight test activities follow internal safety processes and operational procedures.
Data Analysis & Reporting
Perform post-flight data processing and analysis, identifying anomalies, and supporting root-cause investigations.
Document results through test reports, summaries, and structured data packages.
Contribute improvements to flight test tools, procedures, and workflows.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Work closely with engineering, maintenance, and flight operations teams to support efficient test operations.
Represent flight test engineering in program reviews and cross-functional technical discussions.

Qualifications Required:

Bachelor's degree in aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical Engineering, or related field.
2-5 years of experience in flight testing, systems testing, or experimental test environments.
Familiarity with flight test planning and execution processes.
Experience with data processing and analysis tools such as MATLAB, Python, or similar platforms.
Basic understanding of aircraft systems, aerodynamics, and flight test instrumentation.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work effectively in a cross-functional, fast-paced engineering environment.
Willingness to travel and support on-site or remote test operations as required.

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