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

As of Jun 21, 2026, the average yearly pay for contract flight test engineer in Springfield, MA is $134,413.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $105,100.00 and $159,400.00 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.

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Full-time

Posted 28 days ago


Job description

This opportunity is located within our Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense Company business, a global leader of mission-critical hardware and systems solutions including precision energetics systems and innovative explosive solutions.Click here to learn more.

Job Description

Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense Electronics Engineering Team is rapidly growing to support the development of Flight Termination Systems and Tactical electronics in support of Space & Defense applications. EBAD seeks a skilled person for an Electrical Design Engineering position, reporting to the Electrical Design Lead.

Responsibilities:

This role involves the electronic hardware design, fabrication, assembly, test, and integration of circuit board assemblies and subsystems, with a strong emphasis on the design of analog, digital, and mixed-signal circuit boards.

As a Design Engineer, you will be responsible for:

  • Performing circuit analysis and simulation

  • Creating schematic designs

  • Conducting circuit board layout and routing

  • Performing risk analysis

  • Producing accurate design documentation

  • Troubleshooting and resolving hardware performance issues during integration, test, and verification

You will be involved in all phases of the product lifecycle, including:

  • Requirements definition

  • Concept development

  • Detailed design and implementation

  • Test and integration

  • Ongoing product support

Requirements:

  • Bachelor of Science (BS) in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering with 3+ years' experience

  • Active work experience in analog, digital, or mixed signal designs.

  • Thorough working knowledge of schematic capture and PCB layout expertise. Altium Version 20 or newer strongly preferred.

  • Thorough knowledge of circuit simulation software (LTSpice, or similar)

  • Active work experience in performing electrical analyses:

    • Operating Stress

    • Electrical Worst-Case

Preferred:

  • Experience with DOD, SAE, IEEE, and/or IPC standards

    • Safety Standards: RCC-319

    • Design Standards: IPC-222x

  • Knowledge of FPGA/VHDL and/or embedded C development

  • Active work experience in performing risk analyses:

    • FMECA

    • Fault-Tree

  • Proficient with the use of diagnostics tools for "hands-on" testing and troubleshooting of PCBAs.

    • Digital Multimeters

    • Oscilloscopes

    • Power Supplies

    • Data Acquisition Systems

    • Environmental Chambers

  • Strong written and verbal communications skills

  • Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office applications

  • Ability to work well in a team environment

Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, national origin, or veteran status.