Junior Flight Test Engineer

Junior Flight Test Engineer

SkyBridge Aviation | Huntsville, Alabama

SkyBridge Aviation is seeking a Junior Flight Test Engineer to support aircraft modification and flight test programs in Huntsville, Alabama.

This position supports the planning, execution, and analysis of ground and flight testing for aircraft modification programs involving aircraft structures/OML (Outer Mold Line), avionics, systems, and interior modifications on Part 23 and Part 25 certified aircraft.

Working alongside senior flight test engineers, pilots, design engineers, technicians, and program teams, the Junior Flight Test Engineer will assist with test planning, aircraft preparation, flight test execution, data acquisition and analysis, and engineering documentation.

This is an excellent opportunity for an engineer with hands-on flight test experience who wants to continue developing within aircraft certification and modification programs.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in developing flight test plans for aircraft performance, flight characteristics, systems, envelope expansion, certification, and operational testing.
• Prepare flight test cards, procedures, and engineering documentation for ground and flight test events.
• Support pre-flight and post-flight test briefings.
• Assist with aircraft preparation, configuration control, conformity inspections, weight and balance, and airworthiness evaluations.
• Support ground and flight test operations and monitor test activities to ensure required engineering data is collected.
• Define and support flight test instrumentation requirements, including data parameters, ranges, accuracy, and sampling rates.
• Perform data reduction, analysis, and interpretation of flight test results.
• Assist with preparation of flight test reports and certification documentation.
• Track test-point completion and provide program status updates.
• Support regulatory compliance and certification activities with engineering specialists and subject matter experts.
• Coordinate with pilots, maintenance personnel, engineers, contractors, vendors, customers, and airworthiness authorities.
• Apply established safety and risk-management procedures throughout flight test activities.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, or a closely related technical field.
• Minimum 2 years of direct flight test engineering experience.
• Strong understanding of aerodynamics, flight mechanics, aircraft systems, propulsion, and engineering test methods.
• Experience supporting aircraft performance, flight characteristics, systems testing, flight test instrumentation, or data acquisition.
• Ability to analyze and interpret flight test data using engineering tools and methods.
• Foundational understanding of aircraft certification and FAA, military, or customer regulatory requirements.
• Strong mathematics, physics, analytical, and technical problem-solving skills.
• Ability to obtain and maintain an FAA Class III Medical Certificate.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally up to approximately 20%.
• Flexibility to work additional hours during active flight test periods.
• Must be a U.S. citizen capable of obtaining and maintaining a Department of Defense Secret security clearance.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting aircraft modification or aerospace engineering programs.
• Previous DoD, military, or government flight test exposure.
• Experience with flight test instrumentation, telemetry, and data acquisition systems.
• Experience with engineering/data-analysis tools such as MATLAB, Python, or Dewesoft.
• Fixed-wing aircraft or flight test experience.
• Private Pilot License or other aviation credentials.

Why Work With SkyBridge Aviation?

SkyBridge Aviation connects highly skilled aviation and aerospace professionals with challenging programs supporting commercial, defense, and government customers.

This opportunity provides exposure to complex aircraft modification, certification, and flight test programs while working alongside experienced aviation and engineering professionals.

Location: Huntsville, Alabama
Position: Junior Flight Test Engineer
Schedule: Full-Time
Travel: Up to 20%
Clearance: Ability to obtain and maintain DoD Secret clearance
Industry: Aerospace / Aviation / Defense

This position is subject to applicable pre-employment screening and background requirements.

SkyBridge Aviation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.