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As of Jun 18, 2026, the average yearly pay for temporary 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 Temporary Flight Test Instrumentation vs Flight Test Engineer?

AspectTemporary Flight Test InstrumentationFlight Test Engineer
CredentialsTechnical certifications, specialized training in instrumentationEngineering degree, often with aerospace specialization
Work EnvironmentOn-site during flight tests, focus on instrumentation setup and data collectionDesign, plan, and analyze flight tests, often in labs and on test ranges
Employer & IndustryAerospace companies, defense contractors, research organizationsAircraft manufacturers, aerospace firms, government agencies

Temporary Flight Test Instrumentation specialists focus on installing, maintaining, and collecting data from testing equipment during flight tests. Flight Test Engineers oversee the entire testing process, including planning, analysis, and reporting. While both roles work closely during flight tests, the instrumentation role is more technical and hands-on, whereas the engineer role involves broader test design and analysis.

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Flight Test Instrumentation Engineer - Level 2

Flight Test Instrumentation Engineer - Level 2

Lockheed Martin Corporation

Henderson, NV • On-site

Other

Medical, Dental, Retirement, PTO

Posted 12 days ago

Lockheed Martin rating

8.2

Company rating: 8.2 out of 10

Based on 383 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

31st of 60 rated aerospace companies

Job description


We are Lockheed Martin
At Lockheed Martin Aeronautics, we're taking innovation to the next level. From designing the most advanced air vehicle to designing aircraft that defies gravity, our engineers live on the cutting edge of technology. Never have the opportunities for a technical career been so limitless.
Join us as a Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Flight Test Instrumentation Engineer -- Level 2. In this role, you'll develop flight test instrumentation supporting the world's premier aircraft.
A successful FTI engineer:

  • Works independently or leads a team to execute project, schedule, and technical requirements to meet the goals of the test program.

  • Is responsible for specification, selection, design, integration, operation and maintenance of airborne data acquisition systems, and their related components. This includes telemetry, flight test specific hardware, or prototypes for flight test evaluation.

  • Oversees installation, checkout, and calibration of data systems, to ensure collected data can be properly displayed, processed, and analyzed.

  • Maintains configuration control, and mission capability of the instrumentation system as well as all associated ground support equipment.

  • Supports preflight, post-flight, and control room activities for all scheduled missions.

  • Interfaces with test ops, maintenance, management, and customers to ensure all instrumentation requirements are coordinated and accounted for.


Some shift, extended hours, weekend work and travel may be required.
** Must be a US Citizen. This position is located at a facility that requires special access. No dual citizenship will be considered.
What's In It For You
Our employees play an active role in strengthening the quality of life where we live and work by volunteering more than 850,000 hours annually.
Here are some of the benefits you can enjoy:

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • 401k

  • Paid time off

  • Work/life balance

  • Career development

  • Mentorship opportunities

  • Rewards & recognition

Learn more about Lockheed Martin's comprehensive benefits package here.
REF: Engineering, Aeronautics, aeroTE, aeroFTI

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As a global security and aerospace company, the majority of Lockheed Martin's business is with the U.S. Department of Defense and U.S. federal government agencies.The remaining portion of Lockheed Martin's business is comprised of international government and commercial sales of products, services and platforms.

Industry

Manufacturing

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Bethesda, MD, US

Year founded

1912

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