Flight Test Engineer

Flight Test Engineer

Location: Albuquerque Metro Area

Employment Type: Full-Time

Posted By: LHH Recruitment Solutions on behalf of our client

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.

What You’ll Do

• Support execution of ground and flight test activities alongside senior test engineers
• Prepare and maintain test materials including checklists, configuration records, and data logs
• Assist with vehicle setup, instrumentation checks, and pre-test readiness activities
• Monitor system performance and telemetry during test events and document observations
• Organize and perform initial processing of test data following operations
• Track discrepancies, lessons learned, and follow-up actions
• Participate in test briefings and debriefs to build operational and technical understanding

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: $130,000–$160,000, 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.