Flight Test Instrumentation Engineer (R5009)

What you'll do:

• Design, integrate, and maintain flight test instrumentation systems including sensors, data acquisition hardware, telemetry links, harnessing, and ground station interfaces. 
• Develop instrumentation architecture, sensor selection plans, wiring diagrams, and installation documentation in accordance with engineering standards. 
• Support installation and calibration of sensors such as strain gauges, accelerometers, pressure transducers, temperature sensors, current/voltage taps, and position measurement devices. 
• Configure and validate data acquisition systems including signal conditioning, synchronization, sampling rates, and data integrity verification. 
• Perform pre-flight and post-flight data checks, ensuring completeness, accuracy, and traceability of all captured data.  
• Troubleshoot instrumentation issues, perform root-cause analysis, and implement corrective actions under tight test timelines.
• Collaborate with Flight Test teams to define instrumentation requirements, test plans, and safety considerations. 
• Manage instrumentation inventories, spares, tools, and calibration records 
• Support field deployments, remote test campaigns, and static engine/hover test operations. 
• Contribute to continuous improvement of instrumentation processes and documentation. 

Required qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related technical field.  
• 2+ years of experience in flight test instrumentation, data acquisition systems, or related hardware integration roles.  
• Hands-on experience installing and configuring sensors, DAQs, wiring harnesses, and telemetry systems.  
• Strong understanding of instrumentation standards, signal conditioning, sampling theory, and data synchronization.   
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, wiring diagrams, electrical schematics, and system architectures.  
• Proficiency with instrumentation tools and software (e.g., NI, Dewesoft, HBM, ICS, telemetry systems).  
• Strong troubleshooting skills and the ability to operate in a fast-paced test environment.  
• Excellent communication and documentation capabilities.  
• Ability to support extended travel and remote test deployments as required. 

Preferred qualifications:

• Experience with developmental aircraft, flight test environments, or experimental test programs. 
• Familiarity with IRIG time standards, PCM, Ethernet-based DAQ systems, and avionics data buses (ARINC 429, MIL-STD-1553, CAN, Ethernet). 
• Familiarity with Curtis Wright DAS Studio and IADS software. 
• Experience applying strain gauges, thermal instrumentation, or structural measurement sensors. 
• Background in propulsion or structural testing, including engine run and hover test instrumentation. 
• Experience with environmental sealing, harness fabrication standards, and EMI/EMC considerations. 
• Master’s degree or higher in a related technical discipline.