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Temporary Validation Engineer Jobs in Boston, MA

Shield AI

Flight Test Engineer (R5006)

Boston, MA

Coordinate with engineering teams to validate requirements, troubleshoot issues, and mature system ... Pay within range listed above + temporary benefits package (applicable after 60 days of employment ...

Analog Devices

Engineer, Quality Engineering

Wilmington, MA · On-site

$78K - $101K/yr

... and temporary personnel. * Assign and track mandatory quality, regulatory, and job-specific ... Support validation planning and execution for new product designs and manufacturing processes.

Pfizer

USA - Process Engineer - III - USD

Andover, MA · On-site

$95.05 - $99.19/hr

Partner with Quality and Validation teams to support system qualification, change control, and ... This job posting is for a temporary role as an employee of Atrium on assignment at Pfizer. The ...

Actalent

Electrical Engineer

North Reading, MA

$50 - $58/hr

Electrical Engineer We are seeking a hands-on Electrical Engineer to support the validation ... If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: * Medical ...

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As of Sep 2, 2026, the average hourly pay for temporary validation engineer in Boston, MA is $56.49, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $42.84 and $68.70 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Temporary Validation Engineer vs Validation Technician?

AspectTemporary Validation EngineerValidation Technician
CredentialsBachelor's degree in engineering, life sciences, or related field; some roles may require certifications in validation or quality assuranceAssociate's or bachelor's degree in a technical field; certifications are less common but beneficial
Work EnvironmentInvolved in validation planning, protocol development, and oversight; often collaborates with cross-functional teamsPerforms hands-on validation testing, equipment calibration, and data collection
Employer & Industry UsageUsed in pharmaceutical, biotech, and medical device industries for validation projectsCommonly employed in manufacturing and quality assurance departments within similar industries

The Temporary Validation Engineer typically oversees validation processes, requiring more advanced knowledge and planning skills, while the Validation Technician focuses on executing validation tests and data collection. Both roles are essential in ensuring compliance and quality in regulated industries, but they differ in responsibilities and required experience.

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Infographic showing various Temporary Validation Engineer job openings in Boston, MA as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 72% Full Time, 2% Part Time, 6% Temporary, and 19% Contract. Highlights an 99% Physical, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $117,497 per year, or $56.5 per hour.

Flight Test Engineer (R5006)

Shield AI

Boston, MA

Full-time, Part-time

Re-posted 11 days ago

Job description

Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software, V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft, and Aechelon simulation and synthetic reality technologies. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and YouTube. 

Job Description:
Shield AI is seeking an experienced Flight Test Engineer to plan, execute, analyze, and improve ground and flight test operations for a fast-paced next gen aircraft system. You will work closely across several segment owners of engineering, operations, autonomy, systems integration, product support, and manufacturing.  
What you'll do:
  • Develop, publish, and execute comprehensive flight test plans, procedures, cards, risk assessments, safety, and readiness reviews 
  • Support integration and test of aircraft systems, payloads, comms/data links, software, ground control systems, and mission equipment 
  • Lead and coordinate pre-flight, flight, and post-flight activities, including system configuration, instrumentation, telemetry, data collection and test reports 
  • Analyze ground and flight test data to identify performance trends, anomalies, root causes, and corrective actions 
  • Coordinate with engineering teams to validate requirements, troubleshoot issues, and mature system capabilities 
  • Lead or participate in test range operations, safety briefings, go/no-go decisions, and test setup and logistics  
  • Document test results, lessons learned, anomalies, and recommendations in clear technical reports 
  • Support aircraft maintenance, configuration control, and system readiness 
  • Create and improve flight test processes, tools, data workflows, and operational efficiency 
  • Create and maintain ground and air operating limitations requirements  
  • Travel to test sites, customer locations, and field exercises as required 
Required qualifications:
  • Bachelor’s degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Math (STEM Degree) 
  • 5-10 years of experience with developmental and/or operational ground and flight test, unmanned/manned aircraft systems, aircraft integration, or aerospace systems engineering 
  • Strong understanding of aircraft systems, flight dynamics, avionics, telemetry, sensors, or control systems  
  • Proven ability to write and execute structured test plans, procedures, and reports 
  • Strong troubleshooting skills in field and/or lab environments 
  • Excellent communication skills and ability to work across engineering and operations teams 
  • Willingness and ability to travel up to 80% for candidates not based in the Wichita Metro Area, including travel to test sites, ranges, and other field locations
  • Overtime and weekend coverage as required 
  • Active Secret Security Clearance
Preferred qualifications:
  • 10+ years of experience with developmental and/or operational ground and flight test, unmanned aircraft systems, aircraft integration, or aerospace systems engineering 
  • Experience in Group 4-5 UAS and/or fighter type capability or similar weapons systems 
  • Familiarity with FAA, DoW, and test range flight operations 
  • Experience with autonomy, navigation, mission planning, and Command-and-Control (C2) systems 
  • Hands-on experience with aircraft maintenance, avionics integration, payload integration, and ground support equipment  
  • Experience with telemetry systems, flight and data logs, sensor data, datalinks, and RF systems 
  • Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate or crewed aviation experience 
  • Proven Mission Control Room experience using Integrated Analysis & Data System (IADS) or similar development FTI display system  
  • Experience leading or supporting developmental flight test campaigns from design through planning and execution to include reporting 
Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate is practical, detail-oriented engineer who is comfortable in control rooms, hangar/maintenance areas, and office type environments. You can write a detailed test plan, troubleshoot hardware and software at a test site, analyze flight data, and communicate clearly under operational pressure. You are safety-minded, have high technical acumen, and motivated by building and validating advanced and complex aircraft systems 
 
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Full-time regular employee offer package:
Pay within range listed + Bonus + Benefits + Equity
 
Temporary employee offer package:
Pay within range listed above + temporary benefits package (applicable after 60 days of employment)
 
Salary compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, licenses and certifications, and specific work location. All offers are contingent on a cleared background and possible reference check. Military fellows and part-time employees are not eligible for benefits. Please speak to your talent acquisition representative for more information.
 
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Shield AI is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know. 

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.