Shield AI
Flight Test Engineer, Staff (R6305)
$120K–$190K
Wichita Metro Area · On-site · Staff · Full-time · Posted Oct 18, 2026
- Experience
- 8+ years required in the listed areas; preferred qualifications also state 2+ years of experience in related areas.
- Education
- Bachelor’s degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Math (STEM Degree).
About the job
Develops, coordinates, executes, and analyzes ground and flight tests for next-generation aircraft systems.
What you'll do
- Develop and execute flight-test plans, procedures, risk assessments, and readiness reviews.
- Coordinate aircraft integration and pre-flight, flight, and post-flight operations, including instrumentation, telemetry, and data collection.
- Analyze test data, troubleshoot issues, and document findings and recommendations.
What they ask for
- Bachelor’s degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Math (STEM Degree).
- 8+ years of experience in developmental and/or operational ground and flight test, unmanned/manned aircraft systems, aircraft integration, or aerospace systems engineering.
- Strong understanding of aircraft systems and proven ability to write and execute structured test plans, procedures, and reports.
- U.S. Citizenship Only with In-Scope active Secret clearance required to start.
Nice to have
- Experience with Group 4-5 UAS and/or fighter type capability or similar weapons systems.
- Familiarity with FAA, DoW, and test range flight operations.
Pay
USD 120,000–190,000 per year base salary
Tools
Integrated Analysis & Data System (IADS), Command-and-Control (C2), FAA, DoW
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