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MORSE Corp

Flight Test Engineer

Cambridge, MA

$90K - $135K/yr

MORSE Corp is an employee owned, small business based in Cambridge, MA, Arlington, VA, and Seattle ... As Flight Test Engineer at MORSE, you are a critical member of the team taking vehicles from ...

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 ...

Electra

Flight Test Engineer

Manassas, VA ยท On-site

$90K - $170K/yr

Flight Test Engineer About Electra: At Electra, we're pioneering sustainable aviation by developing ... Individual pay is based on additional factors, including project budgets, job-related skills ...

Bombardier

Flight Test Engineer

Wichita, KS ยท On-site

The candidate must hold a Bachelor's Degree in an engineering discipline or have previous experience within a flight test engineering organization. Product specific development and training will be ...

SCEYE INC

Flight Test Engineer

Moriarty, NM ยท 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 ...

Anduril Industries

Flight Test Engineer

Atlanta, GA ยท On-site

Strong software and documentation experience; familiarity with Linux based operating systems, networking, ssh, and command line. * 3+ years flight test engineering or system level testing experience.

Electra

Flight Test Engineer

Manassas, VA ยท On-site

$90K - $170K/yr

Flight Test Engineer About Electra: At Electra, we're pioneering sustainable aviation by developing ... Individual pay is based on additional factors, including project budgets, job-related skills ...

Mach Industries

Flight Test Engineer

Huntington Beach, CA ยท On-site

$100K - $150K/yr

This position will specialize in flight test engineering, operations, and testing of developing UAS ... The salary range for this role is an estimate based on a wide range of compensation factors ...

Electra Aero, Inc.

Flight Test Engineer

Manassas, VA

$90K - $170K/yr

Flight Test Engineer About Electra: At Electra, we're pioneering sustainable aviation by developing ... Individual pay is based on additional factors, including project budgets, job-related skills ...

MORSE Corp

Flight Test Engineer

Cambridge, MA ยท On-site

$90K - $135K/yr

MORSE Corp is an employee owned, small business based in Cambridge, MA, Arlington, VA, and Seattle ... As Flight Test Engineer at MORSE, you are a critical member of the team taking vehicles from ...

Ursa Major

Flight Test Engineer

Berthoud, CO ยท On-site

$90K - $110K/yr

As a Flight Test Engineer, you'll serve as the on-site technical authority regarding Ursa Major ... The salary range for this role is intentionally wide as we are evaluating individuals based on ...

WGS SYSTEMS LLC

Flight Test Engineer

Hagerstown, MD

$90K - $140K/yr

WGS Systems, LLC, is looking for Flight Test Engineers with experience and background in ... Experience with Linux-based mission computers is a plus. ยท Troubleshooting Skills: Demonstrated ...

WGS SYSTEMS LLC

Flight Test Engineer

Hagerstown, MD ยท On-site

$90K - $140K/yr

Wellness resources WGS Systems, LLC, is looking for Flight Test Engineers with experience and ... Experience with Linux-based mission computers is a plus. Troubleshooting Skills: Demonstrated ...

JetZero

Senior Flight Test Engineer

Long Beach, CA

The Senior Flight Test Engineer acts as a primary technical authority during test planning and ... Depeneding on the position you are interviewing for, there may also be a Take Home Exercise as part ...

JetZero

Senior Flight Test Engineer

Long Beach, CA ยท On-site

The Senior Flight Test Engineer acts as a primary technical authority during test planning and ... Depending on the position you are interviewing for, there may also be a Take Home Exercise as part ...

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As of Jun 2, 2026, the average yearly pay for home based 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 Home Based Flight Test Engineer vs Flight Test Engineer?

AspectHome Based Flight Test EngineerFlight Test Engineer
CredentialsEngineering degree, pilot certifications, flight test experienceEngineering degree, pilot certifications, flight test experience
Work EnvironmentPrimarily remote, with occasional on-site flight testingOn-site at test ranges or flight facilities
Employer & IndustryAerospace companies, defense contractors, aircraft manufacturersAerospace companies, defense contractors, aircraft manufacturers

Home Based Flight Test Engineers typically perform planning, analysis, and remote oversight of flight tests, with some on-site involvement. Flight Test Engineers are more directly involved in on-site testing and flight operations. Both roles require similar credentials and industry experience, but differ mainly in work location and daily responsibilities.

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Flight Test Engineer

Flight Test Engineer

MORSE Corp

Cambridge, MA

$90K - $135K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 19 days ago

Job description

MORSE Corp is an employee owned, small business based in Cambridge, MA, Arlington, VA, and Seattle, WA with a history of fielding cutting-edge technology. MORSE boasts a specially selected team of scientists, engineers, and software developers to deliver best-in-class technical solutions that solve difficult multidisciplinary problems faced by the US National Security Ecosystem. 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
MORSE Corp's salary range for this role carefully considers a wide range of compensation factors, including but not limited to, prior experience, education, skills and expertise, location, internal equity, and other factors that are job related and consistent with business need. Therefore, final offer amounts may vary from the amount stated. Depending on role eligibility, total compensation may also include bonus, stock, 401(k) match, paid time off, medical, dental, vision and life insurance. Employees also receive 10 paid holidays per year. MORSE maintains an "open" leave policy that does not restrict exempt, regular full-time employees to a specific number of paid sick or vacation days. However, this policy is not an "unlimited" paid leave policy. Compensation $90,000-$135,000 USD The team at MORSE takes pride in being the smart team that is easy to work with. We focus on steady, long-term success with an emphasis on exceptionalism and delivering mission-critical impact to our customers. For more information, please visit www.morsecorp.com.

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