Chief Flight Test Engineer

Job ID: 2506751

Location: REMOTE WORK, NM, US

Date Posted: 2025-06-17

Category: Engineering and Sciences

Subcategory: Test Engineer

Schedule: Full-time

Shift: Day Job

Travel: Yes, 50 % of the Time

Minimum Clearance Required: Secret

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: TS/SCI

Potential for Remote Work: Yes

Description

SAIC is seeking an experienced and highly skilled Chief Flight Test Engineer in Huntsville, AL to help lead our flight test programs. The ideal candidate will have an extensive background in flight testing, particularly in missile systems, and a proven track record of managing large-scale, complex test programs for the Department of Defense. This position requires strong technical expertise, leadership abilities, and the capability to work in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Help lead and oversee the Mach-TB flight test program, including planning, execution, data analysis, and reporting.
• Develop and implement test plans, procedures, and schedules to meet program objectives and regulatory requirements.
• Coordinate with various engineering disciplines, program management, and external stakeholders to ensure successful completion of flight test activities.
• Oversee the integration and testing of flight test instrumentation and data acquisition systems.
• Analyze flight test data to evaluate system performance, identify issues, and recommend solutions.
• Ensure compliance with safety protocols and regulatory requirements throughout the flight test process.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to flight test engineers and support staff.
• Prepare and present test results and technical reports to management and customers.
• Stay current with industry trends, advancements, and regulatory changes in flight testing.

Qualifications

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION:

• Bachelor's Degree and 18+ years of relevant experience, Masters Degree and 16+ years of relevant experience.
• Extensive experience at White Sands Missile Range (WSMR) and familiarity with its testing facilities and instrumentation.
• Proven track record of working as a test officer and in roles involving strategic planning, cost estimating, and scientific evaluation.
• Strong skills in research, leadership, technical review and writing, and presentations.
• Demonstrated experience in collaborating with government agencies and industry partners, including Coalition, NATO, NASA, DTRA, Navy, Air Force
• Expertise in identifying new weapon systems requirements and directing engineering studies.
• Experience in developing strategic plans for test and evaluation activities, promoting range sustainability, and modernizing test programs for future capabilities.
• Specific experience with Hypersonic Test articles is required.
• Active Secret Clearance with ability to obtain TS SCI
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DESIRED EXPERIENCE:

• Ability to lead and mentor junior engineers and team members.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Target salary range: $160,001 - $200,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.