Flight Test Engineer

Location: Moriarty

Flight Test Engineer

Location: Moriarty, NM
Reports to: Chief of Mission Operations

Who Are We:

Sceye is a high-growth technology company, building the next generation of instant communications, imaging and remote sensing infrastructure through stratospheric platforms. Our lighter-than-air high-altitude platform systems (LTA HAPS) are capable of maintaining position over an operational area in the stratosphere (altitudes of 18 - 21km). They can carry multiple telecommunications, imaging and remote sensing payloads, providing unique functionality, cost, environmental and societal advantages.

Our HAPS be deployed in a matter of days and at a fraction of the cost of traditional infrastructure solutions. This makes them an ideal solution for providing telecommunications connectivity, emergency solutions in the event of natural or other disasters, environmental and infrastructure monitoring, Earth observation and a range of defense applications.

Our customers & partners include some of the largest global telecommunications companies, infrastructure operators, climate researchers, civil and defense agencies. At Sceye, we aim high, and we want you to join us at the stratospheric edge of innovation. As part of our mission-driven team, you'll contribute to building breakthrough technologies that are changing the way we connect and observe the world.

We are looking for individuals who bring not only deep expertise but also bold vision and an unwavering commitment to excellence.

About the Position:

Sceye is currently seeking a full-time Flight Test Engineer to join the Mission Operations Team. As Sceye expands, more test engineers are needed to perform Acceptance Testing of Sceye's High Altitude Platform Systems (HAPS) at the same time as actually flying HAPS that are already airborne. You will be responsible for overseeing the planning, execution, and data delivery of ground testing prior to flight tests as well as helping with the planning and safe execution of flight tests themselves.

You will be expected to work across multiple teams as a cross-functional member of Sceye and be able to help identify hardware, software, and operational/procedural issues as they arise, as well as test and report on fixes to said issues. Additionally, you will be expected to help with mission planning and data analysis after flight tests/missions. You will be in a fast-paced environment, ensuring our systems meet the highest standards of performance, safety, and reliability.

Salary will be commensurate with education and experience.

About the Position:

• Test Design & Execution
  • Plan, execute, and document integrated ground and flight tests for Sceye's High Altitude Platform Systems (HAPS).
  • Develop detailed test plans, procedures, test cards, and safety/hazard assessments.
  • Conduct Test Readiness Reviews (TRRs) and Safety Review Boards (SRBs) to verify readiness for operations.
  • Execute stability and control, performance, and system-level tests across vehicle subsystems (power plant, avionics, mechanical, electrical, etc.).
  • Provide real-time judgment on test acceptability and post-test pass/fail assessments.
• Data Analysis & Reporting
  • Process, analyze, and summarize ground and flight test data to support requirement verification and compliance documentation.
  • Generate post-test summaries, flight test reports, and detailed analysis packages for stakeholders.
  • Collaborate with system engineers to interpret results and identify hardware, software, or procedural improvements.
• Mission Planning & Operations
  • Assist with mission planning for concurrent HAPS flight and acceptance test operations.
  • Coordinate test resources, vehicle configuration verification, and operational readiness.
  • Conduct pre-flight briefings, real-time monitoring during operations, and post-flight debriefs.
  • Support safe and compliant execution of test missions under FAA and internal safety standards.
• System Integration & Cross-Functional Collaboration
  • Work closely with vehicle, avionics, and systems engineering teams to define test objectives and instrumentation needs.
  • Identify and troubleshoot system-level issues across hardware, software, and operational interfaces.
  • Support design and construction of test fixtures and sub-scale demonstrators as required.
• Automation & Continuous Improvement
  • Support data-reduction automation through scripting and computational tools.
  • Assist in streamlining test workflows, documentation, and data handling pipelines.
  • Propose and implement process improvements to enhance test repeatability, traceability, and safety.

What We're Looking For:

• Required:
  • Bachelor's degree in aerospace, mechanical, electrical engineering, or a physical science with an emphasis on collaborative lab work/research projects.
  • 5+ years of professional experience in aerospace ground and/or flight testing.
  • Demonstrated success planning, executing, and closing out integrated ground and flight tests.
  • Experience developing and maintaining test documentation (plans, procedures, reports, summaries).
  • Strong communication…