Job Description
Job Title: Flight Test Engineer
Job Description
We are seeking a skilled and experienced Flight Test Engineer to join our team. The role involves developing and executing flight test plans, analyzing test data, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure the success of our aviation projects.
Responsibilities
• Support the development of flight test plans, test cards, and test objectives aligned with program and system requirements.
• Define test configurations, instrumentation needs, and data collection strategies.
• Coordinate with systems, controls, and operations teams to ensure test readiness.
• Participate in aircraft ground and flight test activities, supporting pre-flight, in-flight, and post-flight operations.
• Monitor aircraft systems and telemetry during test execution to identify anomalies or safety concerns.
• Support real-time decision-making during test events in collaboration with pilots, flight test leads, and engineering teams.
• Analyze flight test data to assess system performance, aircraft behavior, and compliance with test objectives.
• Correlate flight test results with system expectations, simulations, or analytical models.
• Document findings, anomalies, and lessons learned, and communicate results to cross-functional teams.
• Work closely with systems, controls, avionics, and simulation engineers to investigate issues and support root-cause analysis.
• Support refinement of test procedures and system designs based on flight test outcomes.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of flight test processes and documentation.
Essential Skills
• Minimum of 3 years of experience working as a Flight Test Engineer.
• At least 3 years of hands-on experience with aircraft flight test execution, including ground and/or flight activities.
• Experience developing or supporting flight test plans and test procedures.
• Experience in flight test data analysis and post-flight reporting.
• Systems-level understanding of aircraft and subsystem interactions.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
• Experience supporting autonomous, optionally piloted, or experimental aircraft programs.
• Familiarity with telemetry systems, data acquisition, or flight test instrumentation.
• Experience working alongside flight controls or simulation teams.
• Exposure to simulation-based test planning or test correlation.
• Experience in regulated aerospace environments or certification-adjacent testing.
Work Environment
This position offers a fully remote work environment, allowing you the flexibility to manage your work-life balance while contributing to cutting-edge aviation projects.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of Phoenix, AZ.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $50.00 - $60.00/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job
classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be
subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits
available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a fully remote position.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Apr 21, 2026.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I is embedded into our culture through:
• Hiring diverse talent
• Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
• Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
• Ensuring growth opportunities for our people
Actalent is an equal opportunity employer.
About Actalent
Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services. For more than 40 years, we’ve helped visionary companies advance their goals. Headquartered in the United States, our teams span 150 offices across North America, EMEA, and APAC—with four delivery centers in India led by 1,000+ extraordinary employees who connect their passion with purpose every day.
Our Bangalore, Hyderabad, Pune, and Chennai delivery centers are hubs of engineering expertise, with core capabilities in mechanical and electrical engineering, systems and software, and manufacturing engineering. Our teams deliver work across multiple industries including transportation, consumer and industrial products, and life sciences. We serve more than 4,500 clients, including many Fortune 500 brands. Learn more about how we can work together at actalentservices.com.
Job Description
We are seeking a skilled and experienced Flight Test Engineer to join our team. The role involves developing and executing flight test plans, analyzing test data, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure the success of our aviation projects.
Responsibilities
• Support the development of flight test plans, test cards, and test objectives aligned with program and system requirements.
• Define test configurations, instrumentation needs, and data collection strategies.
• Coordinate with systems, controls, and operations teams to ensure test readiness.
• Participate in aircraft ground and flight test activities, supporting pre-flight, in-flight, and post-flight operations.
• Monitor aircraft systems and telemetry during test execution to identify anomalies or safety concerns.
• Support real-time decision-making during test events in collaboration with pilots, flight test leads, and engineering teams.
• Analyze flight test data to assess system performance, aircraft behavior, and compliance with test objectives.
• Correlate flight test results with system expectations, simulations, or analytical models.
• Document findings, anomalies, and lessons learned, and communicate results to cross-functional teams.
• Work closely with systems, controls, avionics, and simulation engineers to investigate issues and support root-cause analysis.
• Support refinement of test procedures and system designs based on flight test outcomes.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of flight test processes and documentation.
Essential Skills
• Minimum of 3 years of experience working as a Flight Test Engineer.
• At least 3 years of hands-on experience with aircraft flight test execution, including ground and/or flight activities.
• Experience developing or supporting flight test plans and test procedures.
• Experience in flight test data analysis and post-flight reporting.
• Systems-level understanding of aircraft and subsystem interactions.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
• Experience supporting autonomous, optionally piloted, or experimental aircraft programs.
• Familiarity with telemetry systems, data acquisition, or flight test instrumentation.
• Experience working alongside flight controls or simulation teams.
• Exposure to simulation-based test planning or test correlation.
• Experience in regulated aerospace environments or certification-adjacent testing.
Work Environment
This position offers a fully remote work environment, allowing you the flexibility to manage your work-life balance while contributing to cutting-edge aviation projects.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of Phoenix, AZ.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $50.00 - $60.00/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job
classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be
subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits
available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a fully remote position.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Apr 21, 2026.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I is embedded into our culture through:
• Hiring diverse talent
• Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
• Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
• Ensuring growth opportunities for our people
Actalent is an equal opportunity employer.
About Actalent
Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services. For more than 40 years, we’ve helped visionary companies advance their goals. Headquartered in the United States, our teams span 150 offices across North America, EMEA, and APAC—with four delivery centers in India led by 1,000+ extraordinary employees who connect their passion with purpose every day.
Our Bangalore, Hyderabad, Pune, and Chennai delivery centers are hubs of engineering expertise, with core capabilities in mechanical and electrical engineering, systems and software, and manufacturing engineering. Our teams deliver work across multiple industries including transportation, consumer and industrial products, and life sciences. We serve more than 4,500 clients, including many Fortune 500 brands. Learn more about how we can work together at actalentservices.com.
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Flight Test Engineer position is now open for candidates interested in the IT Engineer & Developer Jobs sector. This role in Phoenix offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in IT Engineer & Developer Jobs is a plus.