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Remote Flight Test Instrumentation Jobs in Lanham, MD

... test, launch, and on-orbit operations * Coordinate closely with the executive team on product ... awareness (SDA), remote sensing, or on-orbit autonomy * Familiarity with flight software ...

... Flight Center Programs. This position would provide structural engineering, analysis, and test ... but remote work may be possible if approved by the customer US Citizenship Areas of Desired ...

Technical Program Manager

Reston, VA · On-site +1

$134K - $173K/yr

... SDA), remote sensing, or optical payload systems * Familiarity with flight software, autonomy, or ... flight programs, including ownership through design reviews (PDR/CDR) and test campaigns

Lead DevSecOps Engineer

Gaithersburg, MD · Remote

$110K - $145K/yr

This work aligns with the FAA's broader initiative to modernize legacy flight service capabilities ... You will be responsible for enabling automated build, test, security scanning, deployment, and ...

Technical Program Manager

Reston, VA · On-site +1

$134K - $173K/yr

... SDA), remote sensing, or optical payload systems * Familiarity with flight software, autonomy, or ... flight programs, including ownership through design reviews (PDR/CDR) and test campaigns

Autonomy Engineer

Lorton, VA · On-site +1

$99K - $225K/yr

Remote Work: Hybrid Job Number: R0249018 Location: Lorton,VA,US Share job via: Share Autonomy ... Function at the intersection of software and hardware to design, build, test, and demonstrate new ...

This work aligns with the FAA's broader initiative to modernize legacy flight service capabilities ... Coordinate with software engineering, test, cybersecurity, and DevSecOps teams to ensure system ...

Senior Systems Engineer

Gaithersburg, MD · Remote

$112K - $154K/yr

This work aligns with the FAA's broader initiative to modernize legacy flight service capabilities ... Coordinate with software engineering, test, cybersecurity, and DevSecOps teams to ensure system ...

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How much do remote flight test instrumentation jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 13, 2026, the average yearly pay for remote flight test instrumentation in Lanham, MD is $115,095.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $100,100.00 and $130,100.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Remote Flight Test Instrumentation vs Flight Test Engineer?

AspectRemote Flight Test InstrumentationFlight Test Engineer
CredentialsTechnical certifications in instrumentation, electronics, or aerospaceEngineering degree, often in aerospace or mechanical engineering
Work EnvironmentField testing, lab setups, and remote data collectionDesign, planning, and analysis in labs or on-site test flights
Industry UsageUsed across aerospace companies for data acquisition during flight testsInvolved in overall test planning, execution, and evaluation

Remote Flight Test Instrumentation focuses on setting up and managing data collection systems during flight tests, often working remotely or in the field. Flight Test Engineers oversee the entire testing process, including planning, execution, and analysis. While both roles require technical knowledge of aerospace systems, Remote Flight Test Instrumentation emphasizes instrumentation and data acquisition, whereas Flight Test Engineers handle broader test operations and evaluations.

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Washington, DC • On-site, Remote

$102K - $158K/yr

Full-time

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Duties
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  • You will serve as the Program Manager for Flight Test Instrumentation (FTI), overseeing the design, development, test and evaluation (TE), and production of launch and terminal area support systems.
  • You will develop funding requirements and life cycle cost profiles, managing financial performance and defending program plans to senior leadership.
  • You will ensure that all flight test program requirements are implemented by applicable contractors for assigned support systems
  • You will coordinate and collaborate with stakeholders to develop contracts aligned with the organizations objectives, maintain relevant documentation and provide supporting data for resource requirements.

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Conditions of employment
  • Must be a US Citizen.
  • Must be determined suitable for federal employment.
  • Must participate in the direct deposit pay program.
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  • Within the Department of Defense (DoD), the appointment of retired military members within 180 days immediately following retirement date to a civilian position is subject to the provisions of 5 United States Code 3326.
  • Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service.
  • You will be required to obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance prior to entrance on duty. Failure to obtain and maintain the required level of clearance may result in the withdrawal of a job offer or removal.
  • This position is covered under the Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA). Certification in the Functional Area and Tier assigned to the position, along with Continuous Learning (CL) points, are required within established timeframes

Qualifications
Your resume must also demonstrate at least one year of Specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-11 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following:
Experience with budgeting and monitoring execution of engineering projects throughout the life-cycle, including test and evaluation (T&E), production, executing technical audits and engaging in multi-agency test coordination efforts.
Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website :OPM 1501 Requirements
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Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.
Education
Professional Engineering Series (08XX) - Degree: A professional engineering degree from an ABET-accredited college or university; OR a degree with curriculum in differential and integral calculus, with additional courses in five of the following seven areas of engineering science or physics: (a) statics, dynamics; (b) strength of materials (stress-strain relationships); (c) fluid mechanics, hydraulics; (d) thermodynamics; (e) electrical fields and circuits; (f) nature and properties of materials (relating particle and aggregate structure to properties); and (g) any other comparable area of fundamental engineering science or physics, such as optics, heat transfer, soil mechanics; or electronics;
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Professional Engineering Series (08XX) - Substitution of Education/Experience: A combination of education and experience that furnished (1) a thorough knowledge of the physical and mathematical sciences underlying professional engineering; and (2) a good understanding, both theoretical and practical, of the engineering sciences and techniques and their applications to one of the branches of engineering. The adequacy of such background must be demonstrated by one of the following: (a) professional registration, (b) evidence of successfully passing the Engineer-in-Training (EIT) examination; (c) successful completion of at least 60 semester hours of courses in the physical, mathematical, and engineering sciences and in engineering that included the courses specified above; or (d) successful completion of a curriculum leading to a bachelor's degree in engineering technology or in an appropriate professional field, e.g., physics, chemistry, architecture, computer science, mathematics, hydrology, or geology, may be accepted in lieu of a degree in engineering provided that it included at least 1 year of professional engineering experience acquired under professional engineering supervision and guidance. (Note to Applicants: Please see the Qualifications & Education sections of this announcement for a link to the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Individual Occupational Requirements. OPM guidance indicates that there should be either an established plan of intensive training to develop professional engineering competence, or several years of prior professional engineering-type experience. This training plan or experience must be well documented and provided at time of application.)
For Series 1501- General Mathematics and Statistics Series
Successful completion of a bachelor's degree or higher in Mathematics, statistics, or actuarial science. The degree must be in a major field of study (at least at the baccalaureate level) that is appropriate for the position.
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Combination of education and experience: Courses equivalent to a major field of study as shown in paragraph A above, plus additional education or appropriate experience.
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This position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement Program.
This announcement uses the Acquisition Workforce Personnel Demonstration Project (AcqDemo) Business Management & Technical Management direct hire authority to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to certain positions in the competitive service.
A relocation incentive is generally a single payment intended to offset some of the relocation costs experienced by the selectee. A relocation incentive may be authorized
Several vacancies may be filled.
A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if the selectee fails to meet the pre-employment requirements, including failure to report to any of the scheduled appointments.
Federal annuitant information: The selection of an annuitant is subject to the Department of Defense and Department of the Navy policy on the employment of annuitants. Policy information may be found at: http://www.secnav.navy.mil/donhr/Documents/CivilianJobs/FedCivAnnuitants.pdf.
Veteran's preference does not apply when selecting individuals under this specific hiring authority. However, if you claim veteran's preference, you will be required to submit supporting documentation with your application as described in the Required Documents section below.
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