May 2027 New Graduate Engineer, Flight Test & Ops

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Support the planning and execution of ground and flight-test operations for unmanned aircraft systems.
• Develop test plans, procedures, concepts of operations, test cards, readiness-review materials, and post-test reports.
• Coordinate test activities across flight operations, systems, GNC, avionics, software, energetics, and other engineering teams.
• Support test campaigns through preparation, systems checks, dry runs, readiness reviews, day-of-test execution, and post-test analysis.
• Assist with aircraft preparation, ground-control-station setup, test equipment, data systems, and range infrastructure.
• Help identify test requirements, instrumentation needs, operational constraints, and success criteria.
• Monitor vehicle and test-system performance during ground and flight operations.
• Collect, organize, and analyze test data to communicate results and support engineering decisions.

Job requirements

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Graduating by summer 2027.
• Relevant experience gained through internships, research, academic projects, flight programs, or technical student organizations.
• Foundational understanding of aircraft systems, flight mechanics, systems engineering, testing, or vehicle operations.
• Experience developing technical documentation, analyzing engineering data, or executing structured test procedures.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to remain organized and communicate clearly in dynamic, high-pressure environments.
• Willingness to travel to test ranges as required.