Lead Flight Test Instrumentation Engineer

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Countries
USA
Job Types
software & tech, operations
Experience
late
Organization Types
aerospace, climate & sustainability, startups
Location
Manassas
Posted Date
Company
Electra.aero
Salary
USD155,000.0 - USD195,000.0 annually

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Job Description

Support the development, integration, calibration, and operation of the aircraft's Flight Test Instrumentation (FTI) system. Manage aircraft data acquisition, telemetry, processing, and storage. Collaborate with engineering teams to define instrumentation requirements and maintain a Master Parameter List, acting as a liaison between engineering, technicians, and the test organization.

Hard Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in mechanical, aerospace, electrical, computer engineering, or related field
  • 5+ years' experience designing, integrating, calibrating, and troubleshooting aircraft instrumentation
  • Experience with data acquisition systems (e.g., TTC, NI, ACRA)
  • Experience with sensor characteristics (range, accuracy, frequency response, etc.)
  • Ability to operate independently in a fast-paced test environment
  • Ability to collaborate effectively with a high-performance team
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills

Soft Requirements

  • Practical experience with standard avionics communication protocols (CAN bus, ARINC 429)
  • Experience developing basic software for process automation (C++, Python)
  • US Person (Citizen or Green Card) preferred

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