Entry Level Flight Test Engineer Jobs in Arizona

JJob Summary
Join a mission-critical flight test team supporting the U.S. Air Force's operational test and evaluation activities. As an Instrumentation Technician, you will play a hands-on role in keeping advanced airborne data acquisition systems mission-ready for daily test sorties on fighter aircraft. Working directly on the flight line, you will perform preflight inspections, configure data recorders, recover postflight media, and troubleshoot instrumentation issues. Key Responsibilities
Daily Test Mission Support - Preflight
• Coordinate test aircraft access with squadron maintenance teams.
• Conduct visual inspections of the data acquisition system and associated harnesses.
• Load media into data recorders and verify proper mounting.
• Confirm data recorder bus link status is active and ready for flight. Daily Test Mission Support - Postflight
• Recover recorded media from aircraft and deliver it to the data processing team.
• Ensure the data system is properly powered down after each sortie. Data System Maintenance
• Notify the Operations Engineer of anomalies identified during debriefs or post-flight inspections.
• Perform corrective actions on open issues per Operations Engineer disposition.
• Maintain accurate records of system status, modifications, and repairs. Logistics & Lab Support
• Provide support for instrumentation logistics activities (parts, shipments, inventory).
• Support lab operations, including bench testing, configuration, and equipment preparation. • U.S. Citizenship with an active Top Secret (TS/SCI) DoD security clearance, eligible for Special Access Program (SAP) read-in.
• Technical background in electronics, avionics, instrumentation, or a closely related field.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings, schematics, and system specifications.
• Strong attention to detail and disciplined documentation practices.
• Ability to work on the flight line in an outdoor environment, including occasional lifting and extended periods standing. Preferred Qualifications / Desired Skills
• Hands-on experience with USAF flight test instrumentation on platforms such as F-35, F-22, F-15E, or F-16.
• Working knowledge of military maintenance systems such as the Integrated Maintenance Data System (IMDS).
• Experience with bus-based data acquisition systems (e.g., MIL-STD-1553, ARINC 429, Ethernet-based telemetry).
• Demonstrates initiative, sound judgment, and strong communication skills when coordinating across maintenance, engineering, and operations teams.
• Comfortable working in a secure, mission-driven environment with shifting priorities. Pay Range: There are a host of factors that can influence final salary including, but not limited to, geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, relevant prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, education, and certifications. Our employees value the flexibility at ELEVI that allows them to balance quality work and their personal lives. We offer competitive compensation, benefits and learning and development opportunities. Our broad and competitive mix of benefits options is designed to support and protect employees and their families. At ELEVI, you will receive comprehensive benefits such as; healthcare, wellness, financial, retirement, family support, continuing education, and time off benefits. Learn more here. The proposed salary range for this position is: $95,500-120,000 Why Work at ELEVI? To become an ELEVI employee is to become an integral part of the team. From Federal to Commercial, ELEVI offers our employees the ability to expand skills and fully engage their minds and passions. Each member of the team enjoys the opportunity to expand their career to meet their individual goals and objectives. We celebrate the ideas that bring about positive change, and the diverse talents and backgrounds that come together to create those ideas. Our benefit packages encompass competitive compensation, financial and counseling services, retirement options, and health insurance programs. Coupled with work/life benefits to address significant life problems as well as everyday problems involved in juggling work, family, and life. We trust you to take the time you need when you feel it's appropriate. No need to keep track or save up. We trust our employees and empower them to shape their work themselves so that we can achieve the best possible results. ELEVI IS an equal opportunity employer (EOE) that empowers our people. It is the policy of ELEVI to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and employment applicants-without regard to unlawful considerations of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, sensory, physical or mental disability, marital status, veteran or military status, genetic information, or any other classification protected by applicable local, state, or federal laws. We fearlessly drive change, because without diversity of thought and a commitment to equality for all, there is no moving forward. Reasonable accommodations are available for qualified individuals with disabilities, upon request. This policy applies to all aspects of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, job assignment, compensation, promotion, benefits, training, discipline, and termination. Create a Job Alert Interested in building your career at ELEVI Associates? Get future opportunities sent straight to your email. Create alert