JetZero
Senior Flight Test Engineer
Long Beach, CA · Senior
No sponsorship$130k-$170kDetected 141 days ago
PythonMATLABData AnalysisTaxAvionicsElectrical EngineeringLeadershipCommunicationMentoringPublic Speaking
About the role
- Today's aircraft contribute around 4% of global CO2 emissions, equivalent to the emissions of 200 million cars.
- This is only going to increase: Air travel is forecasted to double by 2050, while meaningful efficiency gains using current airplanes have hit a wall.
- It uses up to 50% less fuel and will be built to accommodate zero-emission hydrogen propulsion.
Responsibilities
- Lead flight test planning and execution for ground and flight test campaigns
- Lead or support flight readiness reviews, safety reviews, and risk assessments
- Lead real-time test execution from the Telemetry Room / Telemetry Operations, including telemetry monitoring and real-time coordination with the flight crew
- Perform and oversee post-test data analysis, anomaly resolution, and test reporting
- Drive continuous improvement of flight test processes, tools, and documentation
- You should be prepared to speak about past projects, how you collaborate and communicate with others, and how you live our values.
- Depending on the team and role you are interviewing for, you may meet with several teammates as well as cross-functional partners.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical Engineering, or related field
- 10+ years of experience in experimental or developmental flight test engineering
- Strong understanding of aircraft systems, flight test techniques, and operations
- Experience authoring test plans, test cards, and formal test reports
- Proficiency with flight test data analysis tools (MATLAB, Python, or equivalent)
- Experience with fly-by-wire systems, advanced avionics, or novel aircraft configurations
- Experience with certification or compliance flight testing
- Our assessments seek to test the hard skills required to do the job.
- Demonstrated experience leading flight test activities or acting as Test Conductor
- Excellent technical judgment and decision-making skills in dynamic test environments
- Strong leadership, communication, and coordination skills
- Willingness to travel and support remote or austere test sites as required
- Prior leadership role in Telemetry Operations to include Test Conducting
- Previous onboard flight test engineer experience
- Pilot certificate, Graduate of a SETP Recognized Test Pilot School, or equivalent operational background
Nice to have
- Preferred Skills & Qualifications
Compensation
- Our compensation package is a blend of base salary and equity options for eligible employees.
- The range for this role is $130,000 - $170,000.
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, Vision
- Disability Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Equity tax advisory services
Company info
- transparent and collaborative.
- Throughout the interview process, your recruiter will guide you through the next steps and ensure you feel prepared every step of the way.
- During this first conversation, you'll meet with a recruiter or hiring team member to chat through your background, what you could bring to our team, what you are looking for in your next role, and who we are.
- We want our interview process to be a true reflection of our culture: transparent and collaborative.
Equal opportunity
- At JetZero, we value diversity and are an equal opportunity employer by choice.
Visa & Work Authorization
- Only applicants with current work authorization will be considered.
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