Flight Test Engineer, Journeyman

The successful applicant will provide Developmental Test and Evaluation (DT&E) flight test engineering for ground and flight test efforts for US Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) fixed wing aircraft and programs.

• Provide flight test engineering expertise for USSOCOM fixed wing, Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS), small UAS (sUAS), and weapon system development programs.
• Act as Test Conductor for programs involving Group 2-5 UAS and their associated networks
• Evaluate and validate ML/AI system performance, robustness, safety, and reliability using defined metrics and test frameworks
• Build AI agent workflows including decision logic, tool integration, memory, and orchestration for test environments
• Apply responsible and governed AI practices, including bias assessment, explainability, traceability, and human-in-the-loop controls
• Identify technical risks related to data quality, model performance, AI behavior, security, and integration, and develop mitigation strategies
• Support and participate in flight test planning, test execution, data management, data collection, and data distribution
• Develop and review test objectives, test plans, flight test cards, and other required documentation
• Coordinate and provide requirements for test venues, test assets and participants across the DOD
• Coordinate analysis activities with data analysts
• Apply technical expertise to assess test range, weapon system or technology project readiness for testing and advise senior test personnel on test readiness
• Prepare mission execution schedules, logistics coordination, and track status and risk
• Interface with other government and range organizations and development contractors
• Assist in directing test operation efforts across test and operational communities to meet programmatic timelines and overcome resource and schedule challenges, as needed
• Facilitate the safety and aircraft modification coordination process
• Aid in operations and maintenance support planning with contract maintenance teams
• Ability to communicate complex ML/AI concepts to technical and non-technical audiences

• Bachelor of Science degree in engineering or science
• Ability to obtain and maintain FAA Class 3 flight physical
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products
• Ability to work well in a team environment as well as independently
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• 3+ years in test and evaluation, aerospace duties, and/or related technical work
• Experience building evaluation and testing frameworks for ML/AI systems
• Autonomous system test experience and/or experience using Artificial Intelligence in testing
• Working knowledge of Air Force UAS test and evaluation policies
• Ability to operate in Ground Control Stations (GCS) and/or Control Rooms
• Active Secret Clearance

• Master of Science degree in engineering or science
• Understanding of and significant experience with small UAS (sUAS) systems, command and control links, networks, and/or associated data links
• Experience with Group 2-3 sUAS testing on DoD test ranges
• Previous or active qualification/currency for Group 2-5 UAS operations
• Test Pilot School Graduate
• Experience as an Information System Security Officer (ISSO)
• Experience testing at various DoD test ranges
• Active Top‑Secret clearance with SCI eligibility

Our co-workers support some of the most important and critical programs to our national defense and security.

Our first core value is that employees come first. We challenge our co-workers to provide the highest level of support and service, and reward them with some of the best benefits in the industry.

We have a stake in each other's success, and the success of our customers. It's also nice to know what's going on across the company; we have company wide town‑hall meetings three times a year.

• Starting PTO accrual of 20 days PTO/year + 10 holidays/year
• Flexible schedules
• 6% 401k match with immediate vesting up to $9k annually
• Semi‑annual bonus eligibility (July and December)
• Company funded Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) - a separate qualified retirement account
• Up to…