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Contract Flight Test Engineer Jobs in Exton, PA (NOW HIRING)

AeroVironment

Quality Technician II

Pottstown, PA

$17.50 - $23.50/hr

... engineering drawings and specification systems * Must be able to fill out the necessary flight test ... Citizenship due to contract requirements. Benefits : AV offers an excellent benefits package ...

AeroVironment

Quality Technician II

Pottstown, PA

$17.50 - $23.50/hr

... engineering drawings and specification systems * Must be able to fill out the necessary flight test ... Citizenship due to contract requirements. Benefits : AV offers an excellent benefits package ...

AeroVironment, Inc.

Quality Technician II

Pottstown, PA · On-site

$17.50 - $23.50/hr

... engineering drawings and specification systems * Must be able to fill out the necessary flight test ... Citizenship due to contract requirements. Benefits : AV offers an excellent benefits package ...

AeroVironment, Inc.

Quality Technician II

Pottstown, PA · On-site

$17.50 - $23.50/hr

... engineering drawings and specification systems * Must be able to fill out the necessary flight test ... Citizenship due to contract requirements. Benefits : AV offers an excellent benefits package ...

Monitise

Sr Quality Engineer

King Of Prussia, PA · On-site

$88K - $119K/yr

Job Title Sr Quality Engineer About your role: We're looking for a software test engineer or ... Experience with contract testing, service virtualization, or integration test strategies for ...

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How much do contract flight test engineer jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 22, 2026, the average yearly pay for contract flight test engineer in Exton, PA is $130,184.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $101,800.00 and $154,400.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Contract Flight Test Engineer vs Contract Aerospace Test Engineer?

AspectContract Flight Test EngineerContract Aerospace Test Engineer
Required CredentialsBachelor's in aerospace or mechanical engineering, FAA certifications often preferredBachelor's in aerospace, mechanical, or electrical engineering, with similar certifications
Work EnvironmentOn aircraft, test ranges, and flight test facilitiesLaboratories, ground testing facilities, and flight environments
Employer & Industry UsagePrimarily aerospace and defense companies conducting flight testsAirlines, aerospace manufacturers, and defense contractors involved in testing

While both roles involve testing aerospace systems, Contract Flight Test Engineers focus on in-flight testing of aircraft, whereas Contract Aerospace Test Engineers may work on ground-based or integrated system testing. The roles often overlap in credentials and industry, but their primary work environments differ.

What cities near Exton, PA are hiring for Contract Flight Test Engineer jobs?

Cities near Exton, PA with the most Contract Flight Test Engineer job openings:

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Infographic showing various Contract Flight Test Engineer job openings in Exton, PA as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 88% Full Time, 8% Part Time, 2% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 87% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 12% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $130,184 per year, or $62.6 per hour.

Wi-Fi Test and Automation Engineer

Ztek Consulting INC

Philadelphia, PA • On-site

$46.50 - $61.25/hr

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Re-posted 6 days ago

Job description

Job Title: Wi-Fi Test and Automation Engineer

Location: Philadelphia, PA

Duration: 6 / 12 Month Contract

Job Description:

Role Overview:

  • -Strong experience (5–8+ years) in device testing, wireless networking or broadband hardware.
  • -Perform end‑to‑end user experience testing of gateways, Wi‑Fi extenders, and home networking devices, covering functional, performance, regression, and interoperability scenarios.
  • -Design, develop, and maintain automation frameworks and test scripts (Java, cucumber) to increase coverage and efficiency.
  • -Validate Wi‑Fi technologies including 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax, mesh networking, band steering, roaming, and wireless backhaul.
  • -Analyze and troubleshoot issues across end-to-end
  • -Work with protocols such as DHCP, DNS, IPv4/IPv6, NAT, TCP/UDP and other connectivity standards.
  • -Drive automation strategy, improve test processes, and contribute to continuous integration/continuous delivery (CI/CD) pipelines.
  • -Collaborate closely with development, product, and architecture teams to ensure high‑quality, stable releases.
  • -Conduct root‑cause analysis, identify quality gaps, and recommend improvements.
  • -Mentor junior engineers, provide technical guidance, and help shape test strategy at a product/feature level.
  • -Excellent communication, problem‑solving, debugging, and documentation skills.

Key Responsibilities

  • Strong experience (5–8+ years) in device testing, wireless networking or broadband hardware.
  • Perform end‑to‑end user experience testing of gateways, Wi‑Fi extenders, and home networking devices, covering
  • functional, performance, regression, and interoperability scenarios.
  • Design, develop, and maintain automation frameworks and test scripts (Java, cucumber) to increase coverage and
  • efficiency.
  • Validate Wi‑Fi technologies including 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax, mesh networking, band steering, roaming, and wireless
  • backhaul.
  • Analyze and troubleshoot issues across end-to-end
  • Work with protocols such as DHCP, DNS, IPv4/IPv6, NAT, TCP/UDP and other connectivity standards.
  • Drive automation strategy, improve test processes, and contribute to continuous integration/continuous delivery
  • (CI/CD) pipelines.
  • Collaborate closely with development, product, and architecture teams to ensure high‑quality, stable releases.
  • Conduct root‑cause analysis, identify quality gaps, and recommend improvements.
  • Mentor junior engineers, provide technical guidance, and help shape test strategy at a product/feature level.
  • Excellent communication, problem‑solving, debugging, and documentation skills.

Mandatory skills:

Gateways, Wi‑Fi extenders, and home networking devices testing; Wi‑Fi technologies including 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax; mesh networking; Test Automation