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Flight Test Engineer Jobs in California

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El Segundo, CA4 days ago

$175,000–$200,000 Per Year

You will play a pivotal role in shaping software strategy across spacecraft platforms including LEO, MEO, GEO, and responsive space architectures, working closely with systems, avionics, GNC, mission operations, and cybersecurity teams. Information collected and processed as part of your Jobot candidate profile, and any job applications, resumes, or other information you choose to submit is subject to Jobot's Privacy Policy, as well as the Jobot California Worker Privacy Notice and Jobot Notice Regarding Automated Employment Decision Tools which are available at jobot.com/legal.

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Palmdale, CA2 days ago

$130,000–$185,000 Per Year

JT4 develops and maintains realistic, integrated test and training environments and prepares our nation's war-fighting aircraft, weapons systems, and aircrews for today's missions and tomorrow's global challenges. Bachelor of Science in Engineering from an ABET-accredited academic institution and minimum 3 years of related test conduct experience or have an accredited Master of Science in Engineering with at least 2 years of related Test Conductor experience.

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El Segundo, CA1 day ago

$100,000–$150,000 Per Year

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Irvine, CA3 days ago

Full-time

Desired Skills: Individual must be highly motivated self-starter, be able to recommend corrective actions, possesses good writing and interpersonal skills and the ability to coordinate several projects (multi-tasking) and complex engineering activities and be able to balance priorities while maintaining project schedules. You'll have the chance to put your skills to the test, qualifying military products and ensuring electronic and electro-mechanical assemblies and products are properly designed to enable operation in harsh environments such as airborne, vehicle, and flight line.

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Edwards Air Force Base, CA4 days ago

Completion of technical training and at least 20 years of related experience; or an associate's degree and 16 years of related experience; or a related bachelor's degree (engineering, math, computer science, or physics) and 14 years of related experience; or a related master's degree and 10 years of related experience. Some jobs may require a candidate to be eligible for a government security clearance, state-issued driver's license or other licenses/certifications, and the inability to obtain and maintain the required clearance, license or certification may affect an employee's ability to maintain employment.

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Ridgecrest, CA6 days ago

$96,757–$120,000 Per Year

As Distributed Targeting Processor -Networked (DTP-N) Systems Engineer supporting the F/A-18 and EA-18G Integrated Product Team (IPT) the incumbent will be required to support requirements analysis, acquisition, test, and Fleet support for DTP-N and other CNI / AVMS efforts as required. Program Office, Technical Program Office (TPO), NAVAIR, Boeing, NGC, etc.) on matters related to Weapons integration, project planning, scheduling, document preparation, engineering assessments and integration planning.

San Diego, CA30+ days ago

Temporary
Contractor
Full-time

Design, develop, integrate and test VHDL-based digital designs for our end-user customers and businesses, primarily focused on software defined radio VHDL firmware code bases. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon.

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Goleta, CA4 days ago

$26–$38 Per Hour

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Edwards Air Force Base, CAToday

Completion of technical training and at least 10 years of related experience; or an associate degree and 7 years of related experience; or a related bachelor's degree (engineering, math, computer science, or physics) and 4 years of related experience; or a related Master's degree and 2 years of related experience. JT4 develops and maintains realistic, integrated test and training environments and prepares our nation's war-fighting aircraft, weapons systems, and aircrews for today's missions and tomorrow's global challenges.

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Edwards Air Force Base, CA4 days ago

The candidate must have a Bachelor of Science in Engineering from an ABET-accredited academic institution and 4 years of related engineering experience or have an accredited Master of Science in Engineering with at least 2 years of related engineering experience or have an accredited doctoral degree in engineering. Some jobs may require a candidate to be eligible for a government security clearance, state-issued driver's license, or other licenses/certifications, and the inability to obtain and maintain the required clearance, license, or certification may affect an employee's ability to maintain employment.

Edwards Air Force Base, CA9 days ago

Some jobs may require a candidate to be eligible for a government security clearance, state-issued driver's license, or other licenses/certifications, and the inability to obtain and maintain the required clearance, license, or certification may affect an employee's ability to maintain employment. JT4 develops and maintains realistic, integrated test and training environments and prepares our nation's war-fighting aircraft, weapons systems, and aircrews for today's missions and tomorrow's global challenges.

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Edwards Air Force Base, CA4 days ago

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Edwards Air Force Base, CA1 day ago

The candidate must have a Bachelor of Science in Engineering from an ABET-accredited academic institution and four years of related engineering experience or have an accredited Master of Science in Engineering with at least 2 years of related engineering experience or have an accredited doctoral degree in Engineering. Some jobs may require a candidate to be eligible for a government security clearance, state-issued driver's license, or other licenses/certifications, and the inability to obtain and maintain the required clearance, license, or certification may affect an employee's ability to maintain employment.

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Edwards Air Force Base, CA1 day ago

Develop test plans and procedures for the integration, characterization, and testing of complex test Navigation, Defense Aviation Systems, Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance platforms, Command & Control, Automation, Flight Controls, Guidance Navigation & Control, and Inertial Navigation Systems, Global Navigation Satellite System Integration, and Navigation Error Modeling. The candidate must have a Bachelor of Science in Engineering from an ABET-accredited academic institution and four years of related engineering experience or have an accredited Master of Science in Engineering with at least 2 years of related engineering experience or have an accredited doctoral degree in engineering.

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Edwards Air Force Base, CA4 days ago

Some jobs may require a candidate to be eligible for a government security clearance, state-issued driver's license, or other licenses/certifications, and the inability to obtain and maintain the required clearance, license, or certification may affect an employee's ability to maintain employment. Experience with the following planning software: Portable Flight Planning Software, Joint Mission Planning System, Common Sensor Planner, AFMSS, Omniview, Enterprise Collection Planner, and/or Combat Flight Planning Software.

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Edwards Air Force Base, CA1 day ago

Candidates will also provide coordination (ground test to flight test) for all projects and assist in the coordination of input from allied engineering disciplines (avionics, armament, electronic warfare, flying qualities, performance, structures, subsystems, and signatures). Some jobs may require a candidate to be eligible for a government security clearance, state-issued driver's license, or other licenses/certifications, and the inability to obtain and maintain the required clearance, license, or certification may affect an employee's ability to maintain employment.

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Edwards Air Force Base, CA4 days ago

Responsibilities will include providing technical input to test planning efforts, developing and/or modifying data analysis tools, defining engine test instrumentation requirements, supporting test execution, including control room support, performing post-flight data analysis, and assisting with technical reporting. Support the Director of Propulsion Safety and Technical Review (DoPSTR), Joint Propulsion Council meetings and special topic IPTs, assist in the coordination of input from allied engineering disciplines (avionics, armament, electronic warfare, flying qualities, performance, structures, subsystems, and signature) for PI T&E.

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Edwards Air Force Base, CA1 day ago

Some jobs may require a candidate to be eligible for a government security clearance, state-issued driver's license, or other licenses/certifications, and the inability to obtain and maintain the required clearance, license, or certification may affect an employee's ability to maintain employment. The candidate must have a Bachelor of Science in Engineering from an ABET-accredited academic institution and four years of related engineering experience or have an accredited Master of Science in Engineering with at least 2 years of related engineering experience or have an accredited doctoral degree in Engineering.

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Edwards Air Force Base, CA1 day ago

Some jobs may require a candidate to be eligible for a government security clearance, state-issued driver's license, or other licenses/certifications, and the inability to obtain and maintain the required clearance, license, or certification may affect an employee's ability to maintain employment. Candidates will perform a variety of engineering tasks in the field of aerospace human systems integration (HSI) in design, development, manufacturing, testing, installation, integration, sustainment, operations, and maintenance of electronic, and/or mechanical equipment and systems.

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Ridgecrest, CAToday

$70,310–$95,400 Per Year

High school diploma/GED plus 10 years of experience, associate's degree with 4 years of experience, bachelor's degree with 2 years' experience, or a master's degree with 1 years' experience. Excellent communication skills and able to liaison with outside agencies and ability to work independently.

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Ridgecrest, CA6 days ago

$70,310–$77,100 Per Year

As a Joint Mission Planning System (JMPS) Analyst/technician incumbent will provide JMPS System support by performing Post Install software and security patches as well as Aircraft Mission Data imports and final system build performance checks on machines to ensure the systems are configured and ready to support Lab, Ground, and Flight Test for the IPT, Technical Program Offices (TPOs), along with other outside agencies as required. Assists with data analysis, researching Engineering Control Documents to determine intended system function, and verifying functionality of systems to contribute to troubleshooting efforts by engineers.

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Edwards Air Force Base, CA1 day ago

Some jobs may require a candidate to be eligible for a government security clearance, state-issued driver's license, or other licenses/certifications, and the inability to obtain and maintain the required clearance, license, or certification may affect an employee's ability to maintain employment. A bachelor's degree or a combination of equivalent formal academic, military, or technical training and related work experience; 10 years of experience in a related field; and 2 years of experience in a supervisory/lead role are required for this position.

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Edwards Air Force Base, CAToday

In addition, a Systems Administrator III must possess the following qualifications: Must have specific experience in the use of MS window server environments and various computer-aided design/computer-aided manufacturing (CAD/CAM), database, MS Office and Web enabled applications. Desired qualifications include having experience being cross utilized in multiple areas throughout an environment that supports real-time operations, the incumbent having an active DoD secret security clearance or higher and possess a current CompTIA Security+ certification.

Marina, California30+ days ago

$154,600–$206,100 Per Year

Responsibilities: Lead the execution of development, company, and certification flight testing of Joby S4 aircraft: Develop flight test methods for our new and novel eVTOL aircraft to show compliance to FAA's airworthiness criteria as an expert in the assigned technical area(s) (Flying Qualities, Handling Qualities, aircraft systems, propulsion, avionics, and/or human factors), Responsibilities also include flight test planning, flight test readiness reviews, flight test support as part of the flight test crew, real-time data monitoring, and post-flight reporting. This role requires a wide range of knowledge and skill that includes developing detailed flight test plans for experimental CTOL/VTOL fly-by-wire aircraft, executing testing as a crewmember, and test data analysis.

Concord, California30+ days ago

$97,000–$167,000 Per Year

Perform flight test planning, flight readiness reviews, flight briefs/debriefs, act as a crewmember during test execution and perform post flight data analysis. Responsibilities: Work closely with discipline engineers, test pilots, maintenance, and leadership to establish and execute flight test programs of complex vehicles and systems.

Marina, California30+ days ago

$154,600–$206,100 Per Year

This role requires a wide range of knowledge and skill that includes developing detailed flight test plans for experimental CTOL/VTOL fly-by-wire aircraft, executing testing as a crewmember, and test data analysis. Responsibilities include development of flight test methods for our new and novel eVTOL aircraft, flight test planning, flight test readiness reviews, flight briefs/debriefs, real-time data monitoring, and post-flight reporting.

San Luis Obispo, CA30+ days ago

$95,000–$135,000 Per Year
Full-time

The Flight Test Engineer is energetic in participating in projects to draw out test requirements early, ensuring test complexity is understood up front, and that testing objectives can be met by the allotted equipment and time. The Flight Test Engineer also works closely with personnel providing support to customers and operators, providing their expertise to diagnose and resolve issues in the field.

Marina, California30+ days ago

$173,700–$219,000 Per Year

Utilizing a wide range of knowledge and skill you'll be intimately involved in day-to-day operation such as developing detailed flight test plans for experimental CTOL/VTOL fly-by-wire aircraft, executing testing as a crewmember, and analyzing test data. Perform flight test planning, flight readiness reviews, flight briefs/debriefs, act as a crewmember during test execution and perform post flight data analysis.

San Luis Obispo, CA30+ days ago

Full-time

ESAero is a growing aerospace company in the San Luis Obispo area and provides various services which include but are not limited to rapid system development, on-demand niche engineering, hands-on development/testing, and small UAS aerospace system manufacturing. The Flight Test Operator II role is a hybrid of technical maintenance and active flight operations, where you will support the entire lifecycle of experimental aircraft—from the initial assembly and programming of Group I-III vehicles to the execution of critical flight missions.

Palo Alto, CA30+ days ago

$135,000–$165,000 Per Year

The role involves direct support of onsite ground and airborne tests, development of flight documentation, and ownership of safety and data integrity across experimental test programs. We're entering a critical phase of flight test expansion and seek driven engineering professionals who are eager to help validate and refine next-generation airborne platforms.

Marina, California24 days ago

$107,400–$174,049 Per Year

This role requires a wide range of knowledge and skill that includes developing detailed flight test plans for experimental CTOL/VTOL fly-by-wire aircraft, executing testing as a crewmember, and test data analysis. Perform flight test planning, flight readiness reviews, flight briefs/debriefs, act as a crewmember during test execution and perform post flight data analysis.

Salinas, CA30+ days ago

$80,000–$90,000 Per Year

Archer is an aerospace company based in San Jose, California building an all-electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft with a mission to advance the benefits of sustainable air mobility. Our sights are set high and our problems are hard, and we believe that diversity in the workplace is what makes us smarter, drives better insights, and will ultimately lift us all to success.

Mission Viejo, CA30+ days ago

Contractor

The Flight Test Instrumentation Engineering Contractor shall provide engineering services for flight test Instrumentation planning, scheduling, budgeting, risk management, process development, design and layout of test article instrumentation, test support services, review of milestone products, coordination and support with FAR Part 23 certification. Saratech will not pay a placement fee or any other fees to any third-party agency, firm or recruiter who is not specifically retained with a signed fee agreement by Saratech Human Resources to conduct a candidate search.

Santa Cruz, California30+ days ago

$186,200–$297,300 Per Year

This role sits at the intersection of simulation, embedded software, and hardware, and is responsible for building and operating a high-fidelity integration and verification platform that forms the backbone of system-level test infrastructure. Overview: Joby’s Flight Research group is seeking a highly capable Integrated Systems Test Lead to own system-level verification for new aircraft programs.

San Jose, CA30+ days ago

$185,000–$235,000 Per Year

Collaborate with all engineering design and analysis teams to establish a comprehensive instrumentation plan including, but not limited to, monitoring of strain, temperature, vibration, pressure, airdata, ECS, etc. Archer is an aerospace company based in San Jose, California building an all-electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft with a mission to advance the benefits of sustainable air mobility.

San Jose, CA30+ days ago

$224,640–$255,000 Per Year

San Jose, CA30+ days ago

$140,000–$170,000 Per Year

This role has a strong focus on the verification and testing of the Archer's fly-by-wire flight control system, including its subsystems and items, and its integration with other aircraft systems, such as avionics, high and low voltage power distribution, and engines. Archer is an aerospace company based in San Jose, California building an all-electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft with a mission to advance the benefits of sustainable air mobility.

San Jose, CA30+ days ago

$152,100–$209,100 Per Year

Merced, CA30+ days ago

$20–$30

Working closely with engineering, operations, and safety teams, you'll turn prototypes into proven aircraft, translating flight data into insights that accelerate Grid's path to certification and deployment. Prepare Grid Aero's Lifter-Lite autonomous fixed wing aircraft for ground and flight testing, including listing/review of blocking tasks.

Marina, California30+ days ago

$188,000–$242,000 Per Year

This role presents a unique opportunity to lead a highly talented team of flight test engineers while utilizing a wide range of knowledge and skill, including developing detailed flight test plans for experimental CTOL/VTOL fly-by-wire aircraft, executing testing as a crewmember, and analyzing test data. Perform flight test planning, flight readiness reviews, flight briefs/debriefs, act as a crewmember during test execution and perform post flight data analysis.

Marina, California30+ days ago

$113,000–$195,800 Per Year

Overview: The Flight Test Instrumentation (FTI) Technical Program Manager (TPM) is responsible for planning, coordinating, and driving the successful delivery of instrumentation and flight test systems used in experimental and certification flight test campaigns. Drive alignment across design engineers, flight test engineers, data analysts, and certification engineers to ensure flight test systems meet program, company, regulatory, and safety requirements for installation on experimental or type-certificated aircraft.

Marina, California23 days ago

$171,200–$234,300 Per Year

Overview: Joby Aviation is seeking a highly motivated Flight Test Instrumentation Systems Lead to lead our Flight Test Instrumentation (FTI) & Ground Control Station teams. Company Overview: Imagine a piloted air taxi that takes off vertically, then quietly carries you and your fellow passengers over the congested city streets below, enabling you to spend more time with the people and places that matter most.

Edwards, California28 days ago

Working alongside NASA, AFRCpartners, aircraft technicians, and multidisciplinary engineering teams, you will play a key role in solving complex challenges and advancing technologies that shape the future of flight. Responsibilities: As a NASA Flight Instrumentation and Systems Integration Engineer with AMERICAN SYSTEMS, you will support the design, integration, testing, and operation of aircraft instrumentation and mission systems for advanced flight research programs.

Edwards, California23 days ago

Redondo Beach, CA30+ days ago

$120,000–$180,000 Per Year

This position requires applicants to be either U.S. Persons (i.e., U.S. citizen, U.S. national, lawful permanent U.S. resident (green card holder), an individual granted asylum in the U.S., or an individual admitted in U.S. refugee status) or persons eligible to obtain an export license from the U.S. Departments of State, Commerce, or other applicable U.S. government agencies. You will work closely with avionics engineers, GNC engineers, propulsion engineers, and other cross-disciplinary teams to deliver high-reliability, high-performance software for in-space transportation.

Santa Cruz, California30+ days ago

$97,600–$152,000 Per Year

We are a small, close-knit and agile team; the engineer will work closely with perception, controls, and autonomy engineers to develop state estimation and navigation capabilities that connect perception systems to flight control and mission management. The engineer will be expected to deliver high-quality flight software, act with agency, and be capable of picking up a wide variety of tasks spanning research prototyping, production flight software, and analysis tooling.

Los Angeles, CA30+ days ago

$120,000–$200,000 Per Year

Strong grasp of core computer architecture principles including operating systems, memory architecture, and I/O interfaces. Expertise with hardware-level protocols (I2C, CAN, UART, RS485, etc.) and interfacing with FPGAs and GPIOs.

Santa Cruz, California30+ days ago

$115,000–$158,000 Per Year

Overview: Joby Aviation is leading the industry by introducing a revolutionary urban air mobility aircraft featuring the innovative all-electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) JAS4-1 air vehicle. The Integrated Flight and Propulsion Control System includes all the primary flight control functions (pilot inceptors, flight sensors, processing and communications, control laws, and control effectors) and some vehicle management functions.

Santa Cruz, California30+ days ago

$149,000–$206,000 Per Year

We are a small, close-knit and agile team; the engineer will work closely with other software/controls engineers to develop simulation capabilities, control algorithms ranging from stabilization to basic autonomy, and analyses/tests to leverage simulation software for aircraft design and rapid iteration. Overview: Joby Aviation’s Flight Research team is looking for an experienced and driven Guidance, Navigation and Controls (GNC) Engineer to contribute to the research and development of new aircraft configurations.

Santa Cruz, California13 days ago

$164,900–$225,000 Per Year

Overview: The Flight Research team at Joby is seeking a highly capable flight physics engineer with deep expertise in aerodynamics, propulsion, aircraft design, flight dynamics, performance, and aeroelasticity. This role is a unique opportunity to apply physical models with multiple levels of fidelity to aircraft modeling problems, from simulating novel aircraft configurations to solving challenging dynamics and control problems that have no playbook.

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