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Flexible Flight Test Engineer Jobs in Oregon (NOW HIRING)

Senior Flight Test Engineer

Salem, OR · On-site

$125 - $150/hr

Overview We are seeking a full-time Senior Flight Test Engineer for Garmin's Salem, OR location. In this role, you will be responsible for providing technical leadership in performance of complex ...

Flight Test Pilot 3

Salem, OR · On-site

$100 - $125/hr

Demonstrates proficient use of advanced engineering and flight test tools including performing ... advanced troubleshooting on complex avionics system installations * Demonstrates solid and ...

Senior Flight Test Pilot

Salem, OR · On-site

$125 - $150/hr

Demonstrates proficient use of advanced engineering and flight test tools including performing ... advanced troubleshooting on complex avionics system installations * Demonstrates solid and ...

Staff Engineer, Core Flight Controls

OR · On-site +1

$200K - $265K/yr

... flight test facilities, including Kerikeri, New Zealand; Quonset Point, Rhode Island; and soon ... You are an experienced flight controls engineer passionate about autonomous flight who wants to ...

Staff Systems Engineer, Integration

OR · On-site +1

$165K - $215K/yr

You are a very experienced systems engineer involved in systems integration, requirements ... You've worked in an experimental R&D flight test environment with general civil certified or ...

... and flexible production solutions. Guided by our core values -- One Team, Take Ownership, Seek to ... SUMMARY The Test Development Engineer is responsible for coordinating the development and ...

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What is the difference between Flexible Flight Test Engineer vs Flight Test Engineer?

AspectFlexible Flight Test EngineerFlight Test Engineer
Required CredentialsBachelor's in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering, certifications like FAA or EASABachelor's in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering, certifications like FAA or EASA
Work EnvironmentDesign, planning, and flexible testing environments, often involving adaptive testing methodsConducting flight tests, data collection, and analysis in controlled flight environments
Employer & Industry UsageAirlines, aerospace manufacturers, defense contractors with adaptable testing rolesAircraft manufacturers, aerospace companies, defense agencies

The Flexible Flight Test Engineer focuses on adaptable testing procedures and planning, often working in dynamic environments, while the Flight Test Engineer primarily conducts actual flight tests and data analysis. Both roles require similar credentials but differ in their scope of work and testing flexibility.

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Infographic showing various Flexible Flight Test Engineer job openings in Oregon as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 68% Full Time, 28% Part Time, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 80% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 19% Remote job distribution.

Senior Flight Test Engineer

Garmin International, Inc.

Salem, OR • On-site

Full-time

Posted 11 days ago


Garmin rating

8.8

Company rating: 8.8 out of 10

Based on 45 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

15th of 161 rated electronics manufacturers


Job description

Overview
We are seeking a full-time Senior Flight Test Engineer for Garmin's Salem, OR location. In this role, you will be responsible for providing technical leadership in performance of complex flight-testing activities including drafting and executing ground and flight test plans, conducting real time data analysis and making real time modification to test parameters for complex test programs. In addition, this role may act as Test Director or Flight Test Lead for complex projects.
Essential Functions
  • Drafts ground and flight test plans and reports for complex test programs including programs with tests not previously conducted
  • Coordinates and executes complex flight tests as part of a flight test crew, including acting as a test director
  • Defines, documents, and maintains complex test aircraft and equipment configurations including multiple test aircraft programs, and coordinates with engineering teams
  • Operates flight test tools, conducts real time data analysis, and makes real time modifications to test parameters
  • Proposes unique viable solutions to issues identified during flight test
  • Prepares complex avionics system installation data for test aircraft
  • Works with certification authorities to resolve certification issues
  • Revises or authors new procedures and makes significant safety contributions
  • Provides reliable solutions to a wide range of difficult problems using sound problem solving techniques
  • Serves as a mentor to less experienced flight test engineers (Flight Test Engineer 1 & 2)

Basic Qualifications
  • Bachelor's Degree in Electrical or Aerospace Engineering AND a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience OR an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience
  • Excellent academics (cumulative GPA greater than or equal to 3.0 as a general rule)
  • Demonstrates proficient use of advanced engineering and flight test tools including performing advanced troubleshooting on complex avionics system installations
  • Demonstrates solid and proficient understanding of certification process and associated regulations
  • Demonstrated strong and effective verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills

Desired Qualifications
  • A flight test backgroud within an aviation or aerospace environment
  • Experience with revision control tools, audio/video recording tools, or database tools
  • Previous experience using aviation products
  • Pilot or aircraft maintenance certification

Garmin International is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran's status, age or disability.
This position is eligible for Garmin's benefit program. Details can be found here: Garmin Benefits

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