Lead Flight Test Instrumentation Engineer

Lead Flight Test Instrumentation Engineer

Lead Flight Test Instrumentation Engineer supports the instrumentation and testing of our hybrid-electric Ultra Short aircraft. This is an incredible hands-on opportunity to support our projects and flight test team.

What You'll Do:

• Support aircraft Flight Test Instrumentation (FTI) system development, integration, calibration/verification and operation.
• Manage aircraft data acquisition, telemetry, processing and storage.
• Work with mechanical, electrical, and software engineers to establish instrumentation requirements and maintain a Master Parameter List.
• Liaise between engineering, technicians and the test organization.
• Other duties may be assigned.

What You'll Bring:

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical, aerospace, electrical, computer engineering, or related field.
• 5+ years' experience designing, integrating, calibrating and troubleshooting aircraft instrumentation.
• Experience with data acquisition systems (e.g. TTC, NI, ACRA).
• Experience with sensor characteristics (range, accuracy, frequency response, etc.)
• Ability to operate independently in fast-paced test environment.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with a high-performance team.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Bonus Points:

• Practical experience with standard avionics communication protocols such as CAN bus and ARINC 429.
• Experience developing basic software for process automation (C++, Python, etc.)
• US Person (Citizen or Green Card) preferred.

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