Flight Test Engineer

Systems Engineer

Location:

Great Mills, MD

Posted on: 1/22/2026

• Engineering support to Mission Systems test and evaluation activities including support for flight and lab test planning, coordination, execution, analysis, and reporting activities.
• Assess system development and integration for impact on test planning and test objectives.
• Prepare flight cards.
• Attend flight briefs/debriefs.
• Identify and document deficiencies.
• Support flight test plan and test report preparation.
• Positions available focused on supporting radar, communication, navigation, and integrated mission systems/capabilities.

• Degree: BSEE preferred. Specific relevant experience may be considered in lieu of meeting the degree requirement.
• Years of
  
  Experience:
  
  Entry level, journeyman, and senior positions all available.
• Candidates must have a working knowledge of both the theory and methods of aircraft testing. They must have broad scientific technical knowledge of the theory and methods of weapon system acquisition and support requirements including complex problem solving and reduction and analysis of test data.
• Candidates must have a solid understanding of principles and practices of systems engineering including general knowledge of electronics, human/machine interface, and mechanical engineering. Strong writing and oral presentation skills are highly desired. In depth knowledge of T&E engineering principles and processes to modify or extend current theories or test practices and/or procedures is also desired.

Salary Range: 80K-150K and will commensurate with experience.

Employment:
Full-Time.

Level of

Clearance Required:

Secret.

Amount of Travel:
Occasional.

J.F. Taylor, Inc. was founded as an engineering firm in 1983 by John

F. Taylor, a retired Naval Aviation Officer and engineer. With over 600 employees and $200 million in annual revenues, we have continually leveraged our engineering foundation in systems engineering, software development, and the design and production of high fidelity training devices. Our capabilities include the design, manufacture and fabrication of single prototypes and the high-volume production of aircraft and maritime kits and components.

• Four Weeks of Paid Leave
• Ten Paid Holidays
• Health Insurance, including Medical, Vision, and Prescription Coverage
• Company HSA/HRA Contributions
• Dental Insurance
• Term Life Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Matching Contributions
• IRS Section 125 Flexible Benefits Plan
• Supplemental Health Coverage Plans
• Supplemental Disability and Life Insurance Plans
• Tuition Assistance
• Reduced Rates for Corporate Fitness Membership

Req Number ENG-26-00014

EOE Statement J.F. Taylor is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit based factors.

This position is currently accepting applications.