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MORSE Corp

Flight Test Engineer

Cambridge, MA · On-site

As Flight Test Engineer at MORSE, you are a critical member of the team taking vehicles from concept to flight leading fast-paced, iterative, and rigorous test campaigns managing both local and ...

SCEYE INC

Flight Test Engineer

Moriarty, NM · On-site

Flight Test Engineer Location: Moriarty, NM Reports to: Chief of Mission Operations Who Are We: Sceye is a high-growth technology company, building the next generation of instant communications ...

Mobius

Flight Test Engineer

Huntsville, AL · On-site

Mobius is seeking a Flight Test Engineer. In this role, you will collaborate with other missile defense experts - military, government civilians, and contractors from Mobius and other companies. Our ...

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LTA Research

Flight Test Engineer

Sunnyvale, CA

$85K - $140K/yr

We are seeking a Flight Test Engineer to work closely as part of the Flight Test team, working with ground and flight operations, engineering, and other LTA teams, to develop test plans and to direct ...

JetZero

Senior Flight Test Engineer

Long Beach, CA · On-site

JetZero is seeking a Senior Flight Test Engineer to lead the planning, execution, and analysis of experimental aircraft flight tests supporting upcoming JetZero full scale demonstrator. This role ...

Lockheed Martin

Flight Test Engineer

Palmdale, CA · On-site

We are Lockheed Martin As a Flight Test Engineer you will be responsible for leading the flight test engineering team in planning and implementing flight test program(s); coordinating test program ...

LTA Research

Flight Test Engineer

Sunnyvale, CA · On-site

$85K - $140K/yr

We are seeking a Flight Test Engineer to work closely as part of the Flight Test team, working with ground and flight operations, engineering, and other LTA teams, to develop test plans and to direct ...

LTA Research

Flight Test Engineer

Sunnyvale, CA

$85K - $140K/yr

We are seeking a Flight Test Engineer to work closely as part of the Flight Test team, working with ground and flight operations, engineering, and other LTA teams, to develop test plans and to direct ...

JetZero

Senior Flight Test Engineer

Long Beach, CA · On-site

JetZero is seeking a Senior Flight Test Engineer to lead the planning, execution, and analysis of experimental aircraft flight tests supporting upcoming JetZero full scale demonstrator. This role ...

Anduril Industries

Flight Test Engineer

Atlanta, GA

This position is looking for a highly motivated flight test engineer with emphasis in software/hardware capability development and evaluation for the Altius UAS platform. Altius is a Group 2/3 ...

Joby Aviation

Staff Flight Test Engineer

Hollister, CA · On-site

$173K - $219K/yr

Overview Joby Aviation is seeking a passionate and driven Staff Fight Test Engineer to join our flight test team. This role presents a unique opportunity to be a technical leader in a broad scope of ...

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As of Jul 12, 2026, the average yearly pay for freelance flight test engineer in the United States is $134,885.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $105,500.00 and $160,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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

AspectFreelance Flight Test EngineerFlight Test Engineer
CredentialsTypically requires engineering degree, pilot licenses, and specialized flight testing certificationsUsually holds engineering degrees and certifications, often employed full-time by aerospace companies
Work EnvironmentIndependent, project-based, often working remotely or on-site at testing facilitiesEmployed by aerospace firms, working on dedicated test programs in controlled environments
Employer & Industry UsageFreelance consultants or contractors in aerospace and defense sectorsFull-time employees within aerospace manufacturers, government agencies, or testing organizations

Freelance Flight Test Engineers operate independently on specific projects, offering specialized expertise, while Flight Test Engineers are typically employed full-time by organizations to oversee and execute flight testing programs. Both roles require similar credentials but differ mainly in employment structure and work setup.

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Flight Test Engineer

Flight Test Engineer

MORSE Corp

Cambridge, MA • On-site

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Job description

As Flight Test Engineer at MORSE, you are a critical member of the team taking vehicles from concept to flight leading fast-paced, iterative, and rigorous test campaigns managing both local and Continental US flight test activities necessary for the development of first-of-a-kind aerial systems. You will provide technical support for multiple programs by managing logistics, safety, and overall coordination of flight test activities. This role will work with engineers across a variety of domains in a rapidly-changing R&D environment and requires a strong sense of systems level design. You will have full responsibility for planning and executing complex test activities at locations including commercial test facilities for Unmanned Aircraft Systems, as well as military bases.

Responsibilities

  • Plan and execute local (New England) and Continental US flight test activities, coordinates with project engineers to identify test objectives and data requirements

  • Own the details and coordinate resources to execute testing including scheduling of range time, equipment shipment, and travel arrangements

  • Ensure necessary test support equipment and instrumentation are available and operable to support testing

  • Champion testing best practices and ensures safe conduct of testing activities

  • Participate in data reduction and data review of test data to verify that test objectives were met

  • Interface with inter-disciplinary engineering teams on novel UAS systems

Requirements

  • US CITIZENSHIP REQUIRED or the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Aerospace Engineering or related field

  • 3+ years' experience as a test engineer in a flight, wind tunnel, or other test environment

  • Experience with design of test instrumentation systems for ground and/or flight testing

  • Experience with test planning and safety assessments for UAS

  • Experience in data reduction in Python, MATLAB, or similar

  • 25-50% Travel

  • Part 107 Certification

  • Quad, multirotor, and/or fixed wing pilot experience

  • Familiarity with an experimental aircraft airworthiness release process

  • Experience with testing UAS Swarming or multi-vehicle control

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