Flight Test Engineer
Skyryse - Camarillo, CA
Hiring: Flight Test Engineer Company: Skyryse Location: Camarillo, CA Job Posted Time: 2026-09-09 18:07:29 Employment Type: Full-time Target Skills & Keywords : Accessibility, Compliance, Go, MATLAB, Make, Plaid, SAFe, TestNG About the job Experience: •4+ years of professional working experience. •6+ years experience as a Flight Test Engineer for civil or military aircraft with rotorcraft development preferred. Required Skills: •Develop Go/NoGo parameters and conduct post-flight data analysis; collaborate with the aircraft integration team to ensure instrumentation is safe for flight. •Support flight squawks creation and lifecycle ensuring proper documentation and closure. •Plan, organize, and lead data collection ground tests to support flight test campaigns. •Conduct thorough risk assessments to identify and mitigate potential hazards associated with test flights, ensuring compliance with safety regulations and standards. •Support the execution of successful flight operations by communicating, setting test priorities and communicating them effectively. •Run flight test planning, flight readiness reviews, flight briefs/debriefs and post flight analysis using MATLAB / Simulink. •Complete all required documentation in accordance with established company procedures. •Analyze flight test data using advanced software tools to identify trends, anomalies, and potential issues; ensure accuracy in data collection methods and instrumentation calibration. •Work closely with GNC and Flight Test teams to support test campaigns. •Perform other duties as assigned. Qualifications: •Bachelor’s of Science in •aerospace engineering, systems engineering or other engineering discipline. •4+ years of professional working experience. •Experience working with flight test and Safety Management Systems. •PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: •Master’s or PhD degree in aerospace engineering, systems engineering or other aerospace related field. •6+ years experience as a Flight Test Engineer for civil or military aircraft with rotorcraft development preferred. •Experience writing flight test plans as part of a FAA certification program and generating reports from analyzed flight test data. •Proficient in analyzing and plotting flight test data using Matlab or similar tools and then generate appropriate formal report. •Understanding of flight instrumentation and signal processing techniques. •Passion for aviation and flight testing. •Previous experience working with handling qualities rating scale (HQRS). •Previous experience in rotorcraft helicopter flight characteristics and flight testing techniques. •WHY SKYRYSE? •The opportunity to change the world through improving aviation safety and accessibility. Compensation: •$120,000 - $150,000 Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!