Flight Test Engineer
Location: Eastern New Mexico
Employment Type: Full-Time
LHH is partnering with an innovative aerospace organization developing advanced high-altitude flight systems to hire a Flight Test Engineer. This opportunity is open to engineers at early-career through senior levels, offering hands-on involvement in ground and flight test operations, mission execution, and system validation.
The Opportunity:
This role supports the testing and operational readiness of complex airborne systems operating in a safety-critical, fast-moving environment. Responsibilities scale based on experience, allowing engineers to grow into leadership or contribute immediately as technical owners of test efforts.
Mid-Level / Senior-Level Focus:
Own test objectives, scope, and execution strategy for assigned test efforts
Lead test events and provide real-time technical judgment during operations
Coordinate across engineering, mission operations, and safety teams
Evaluate integrated system behavior and identify performance gaps or operational risks
Lead post-test analysis, root-cause investigations, and corrective action planning
Communicate test outcomes and recommendations to technical leadership
Mentor junior engineers and establish best practices for test execution
Drive improvements to test efficiency, tooling, and data workflows
What We're Looking For
Required:
Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field
Experience in aerospace testing, systems engineering, mission operations, or a related technical discipline
Strong technical communication skills and comfort working across multidisciplinary teams
Ability to operate effectively in hands-on, fast-paced test environments
Preferred:
Experience with experimental aircraft, UAVs, or high-altitude platforms
Exposure to systems verification, operational readiness, or mission execution
Familiarity with data analysis, scripting, or automation tools
Background working in regulated or safety-critical aerospace environments
Compensation & Benefits:
Base salary range: Based on experience and level
Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and disability insurance
401(k) with company match
On-site amenities and wellness-focused work environment
Collaborative, high-performance culture working on cutting-edge aerospace systems
Why This Role:
This position offers the opportunity to directly support the testing and flight of advanced aerospace platforms while growing with a mission-driven engineering team. Scope and responsibility scale with experience, making this a strong fit for both developing and experienced flight test engineers.
Pay Details: $130,000.00 to $160,000.00 per year
Search managed by: Megan McQuay
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