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As of Jul 24, 2026, the average yearly pay for full time flight test instrumentation in the United States is $114,999.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $100,000.00 and $130,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Full Time Flight Test Instrumentation vs Flight Test Engineer?

AspectFull Time Flight Test InstrumentationFlight Test Engineer
CredentialsTechnical certifications, instrumentation or avionics trainingEngineering degree, often in aerospace or mechanical engineering
Work EnvironmentLaboratories, aircraft, test rangesTest flights, data analysis, project planning
Industry UsagePrimarily in aerospace testing facilities and aircraft manufacturersDesign, plan, and oversee flight test programs

Full Time Flight Test Instrumentation specialists focus on installing, maintaining, and operating testing equipment during flight tests, ensuring accurate data collection. Flight Test Engineers design and manage the overall testing process, analyzing data and ensuring test objectives are met. Both roles are essential in aerospace testing but differ in scope and responsibilities.

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Infographic showing various Full Time Flight Test Instrumentation job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 98% Full Time, and 2% Part Time. Highlights an 99% Physical, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $114,999 per year, or $55.3 per hour.
Flight Test Instrumentation Engineer

Flight Test Instrumentation Engineer

Merlin Labs

North Kingstown, RI • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 15 days ago

Job description

About Merlin:
Merlin is a venture backed aerospace startup building a non-human pilot to enable both reduced crew and uncrewed flight. Backed by some of the world's leading investors, Merlin is scaling alongside our customers to begin leveraging autonomy today to solve some of aviation's biggest challenges.
About You:
As a Flight Test Instrumentation (FTI) Engineer, you will serve as a key technical contributor within Flight Test team, working closely with instrumentation technicians, flight test engineers (FTEs), Test Directors, test pilots, and various engineering groups, to plan, design, and execute complex flight test programs.
The company advances aviation by bringing in high-level automation that reduces pilot workload.
Responsibilities:

As a Flight Test Instrumentation Engineer, you'll develop and integrate the flight test instrumentation (FTI) systems that enable safe, efficient flight testing. You'll design data acquisition architectures, support aircraft integration, and ensure high-quality test data from installation through post-flight analysis.

  • Design, integrate, and validate flight test instrumentation and data acquisition systems.
  • Develop instrumentation architectures, system requirements, and sensor layouts to support flight and ground testing.
  • Partner with engineering teams to integrate instrumentation into aircraft and support system verification.
  • Execute pre-flight instrumentation checks, calibration, and FTI software configuration to ensure reliable data collection.
  • Support technicians and mechanics during instrumentation installation, checkout, and troubleshooting.
  • Maintain instrumentation configuration control, calibration records, and engineering documentation.
  • Create wiring diagrams, installation drawings, test procedures, and configuration records.
  • Troubleshoot instrumentation issues and improve system performance and data quality.
  • Ensure compliance with engineering, safety, and airworthiness standards throughout flight test operations.
Qualifications:
  • Experience with flight test instrumentation (FTI), data acquisition systems, and real-time telemetry.
  • Hands-on experience with instrumentation sensors, including strain gauges, accelerometers, pressure transducers, thermocouples, and displacement sensors.
  • Ability to read and develop electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and system architecture drawings.
  • Strong understanding of electrical and electronic fundamentals, including power distribution, signal conditioning, and circuit analysis.
  • Experience using electronic test and diagnostic equipment, such as oscilloscopes, signal generators, spectrum analyzers, and data acquisition tools.
  • Ability to work in laboratory, hangar, and flight line environments.
  • Ability to access instrumentation installed on aircraft, including climbing ladders, platforms, and confined spaces.
Merlin Labs offers an innovative, entrepreneurial, and team-focused startup environment. We also offer a top-notch benefits package (health, dental, life, unlimited vacation, and 401k with match) and work/life integration. Being part of the Merlin team allows you to become part of a small team that supports professional development while working together to achieve our mission.

Merlin Labs is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, genetic information, sex (including pregnancy), gender, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, military service or obligation or disability status, or any other characteristic protected by law. All job offers are contingent upon the candidate passing background and reference checks.

At this time, we are unable to provide visa sponsorship or consider candidates who require visa transfers. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future. 

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.

If you require reasonable accommodation in completing an application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to: [email protected]

Merlin Labs does not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than directly from candidates.
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