Flight Test Engineer

Battelle delivers when others can’t. We conduct research and development, manage national laboratories, design and manufacture products and deliver critical services for our clients—whether they are a multi‑national corporation, a small start‑up or a government agency. We recognize and appreciate the value and contributions of individuals from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences and welcome all qualified individuals to apply.

As a Flight Test Engineer within Battelle’s Cyber business area, you will support a program mission to deliver comprehensive technical expertise and testing support to our government customer, contributing to the evaluation, customization, and operationalization of cutting‑edge systems and payloads ensuring they meet the customer’s evolving requirements for effectiveness, safety, and security.

• Develop and refine flight test plans and procedures to validate system requirements and operational objectives.
• Coordinate with engineering and vendor teams to ensure readiness of test articles, instrumentation, and support equipment.
• Set up, operate, and troubleshoot flight test instrumentation and telemetry systems for accurate data collection.
• Conduct pre‑flight briefings and safety checks to ensure compliance with all security and safety protocols.
• Execute flight test activities in accordance with approved test plans, including real‑time monitoring and data acquisition.
• Monitor system performance during flight tests and identify anomalies or deviations from expected results.
• Collect, analyze, and interpret flight test data to assess technical maturity, operational readiness, and integration feasibility.
• Document test results, prepare post‑test analysis reports, and present findings to stakeholders for decision‑making.
• Support post‑test debriefs and technical reviews to recommend system improvements or further evaluation.
• Ensure all test activities comply with regulatory, safety, and security requirements.

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field with 5+ years of experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Strong background in modeling and simulation of complex systems.
• Experience in vulnerability analysis and system decomposition.
• Proven ability to lead technical discussions and communicate complex concepts to both technical and non‑technical stakeholders.
• Strong problem‑solving, analytical, and teamwork skills.

• Experience with model‑based systems engineering (MBSE) methodologies.
• Familiarity with SysML diagramming tools (e.g., Cameo Systems Modeler, IBM Rhapsody).
• Experience with DoD Architecture Framework (DoDAF) and/or Unified Architectural Framework (UAF).
• Experience with embedded systems, microelectronics, FPGA, or circuit card design.
• Programming experience in MATLAB, Python, C++, or other object‑oriented languages.
• Experience supporting DoD programs.
• Active Top‑Secret Clearance.

• Balance life through a compressed work schedule:
  Most of our team follows a flexible, compressed work schedule that allows for every other Friday off—giving you a dedicated day to accomplish things in your personal life without using vacation time.
• Enjoy enhanced work flexibility, including a hybrid arrangement:
  You have options for where and when you work. Our Together with Flexibility model allows you to work 60 % in‑office and 40 % remote, with Monday and Tuesday as common in‑office days, dependent on team and position needs.
• Take time to recharge:
  You get paid time off to support work‑life balance and keep motivated.
• Prioritize wellness:
  Stay healthy with medical, dental, and vision coverage with wellness incentives and benefits plus a variety of optional supplemental benefits.
• Better together:
  Coverage for partners, gender‑affirming care and health support, and family formation support.
• Build your financial future:
  Build financial stability with an industry‑leading 401(k) retirement savings plan. For most employees, we put in 5 % whether you contribute or not, and match your contributions on top of that.
• Advance your education:
  Tuition assistance is available to pursue higher education.