Flight Engineer

Flight Engineer

Job Category:
Operations

Requisition Number: FLIGH
001540

Posted:
June 24, 2026

Full-Time

Sioux Falls, SD 57107, USA

Summary:

Conduct flight engineering activities in support of Lighter Than Air (LTA) mission planning, navigation planning, weather analysis, pre-flight launch, termination, and post flight analysis.

Essential Functions
• Essential functions as outlined in Flight Operations Technician
• Provide flight engineering support to flight operations team during campaigns.
• Analyze surface weather and stratospheric wind predictions and distribute reports.
• Coordinate communications with ATC and FAA.
• Understand FAA Regulation Part 101 for Unmanned Free Balloons.
• Write test plans, procedures, checklists, conduct test, and document results.
• Build mission and navigation plans.
• Distribute weather data.
• Act as training resource for flight operations team members.
• Coordinate overflight authorizations with OCONUS areas globally.
• Monitor platform health, analyze data, and troubleshoot problems.
• Plan and execute navigation plans and system terminations.
• Support customer payload integrations.
• Provide support for engineering tests.
• Maintain a clean and safe work area and follow established safety standards.
• Demonstrate Aerostar's Guiding Principles.
• May be called upon to perform comparable duties of a similar or related nature and/or assist in other areas as needed.
• Learn, understand, continuously improve, and promote the division's quality management system in accordance with ISO standards.

Education and Experience
• Associates degree required or bachelor's degree in engineering or equivalent related technical field preferred.
• 0–2 years' experience in aviation or electrical/mechanical or experience in lieu of education.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
• Ability to qualify for secret clearance is required. Active secret security clearance is desired.
• Experience with Lighter Than Air (LTA) systems is beneficial.
• Prior military experience is desired.
• Basic problem analysis and problem-solving techniques.
• High level of patience.
• Ability to be flexible and multitask.
• Ability to read blueprints and maintain accurate records.
• Ability to communicate effectively with team members. Proficient with a computer, including Microsoft Office.
• Ability to communicate effectively with team members and leadership staff.
• Travel is required, potentially up to 40% of time, both domestic and international.
• Well-developed problem analysis and problem-solving techniques.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

Physical Requirements:

Jobs will be performed while sitting or standing. Frequent lifting and moving of lightweight materials, occasionally in difficult work positions. Occasional lifting of items. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Working Conditions:

A production environment, including exposure to noise, fumes, moving machinery, and varied temperatures.

Working Conditions:

Exposure to a normal office environment. Position may occasionally require entering a production environment, including exposure to noise, fumes, moving machinery, and varied temperatures.

Leadership and Management Position does not have direct reports.

Benefits TCOM offers a variety of benefits, including health and disability insurance, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts/HSAs, EAP, tuition reimbursement, parental leave, paid time off (PTO), and company-paid holidays. Programs and eligibility may vary based on hire date, classification, and schedule.

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