{"id":740300,"url":"https://alion.io/job/ltaresearch-senior-flight-test-engineer","title":"Senior Flight Test Engineer","company":{"id":678950,"name":"LTA Research \\u0026 Exploration LLC\"","domain":"ltaresearch.com","url":"https://alion.io/company/ltaresearch","size_band":"201-500","is_staffing_agency":false,"employer_type":"direct","is_intermediary":false,"listed_via":null,"ats_vendor":"Lever","truth_index":{"grade":"B","score":75,"open_postings":4,"ghost_share":0,"stale_share":1,"repost_share":0,"time_to_fill_p50_days":null,"computed_at":"2026-09-28T05:45:00Z"}},"role":"Industrial Engineering","role_family":"Industrial Engineering","seniority":"senior","employment_type":"full_time","work_mode":"on_site","remote_scope":null,"remote_scope_basis":null,"remote_working_hours":null,"hiring_geo_confidence":"structured","locations":["Sunnyvale, United States"],"countries":["US"],"hiring_countries":[],"hiring_countries_total":0,"salary":{"min":115000,"max":170000,"currency":"USD","period":"year","gross":null,"usd_annual":170000},"salary_estimate":null,"experience_years_min":5,"visa_sponsorship":false,"relocation_package":false,"has_equity":false,"technologies":[{"name":"Python","optional":true}],"status":"live","first_seen_at":"2026-08-11T10:20:46Z","employer_posted_date":"2026-08-11","last_verified_at":"2026-09-28T20:59:57Z","board_verified":true,"closed_at":null,"days_open":48,"trust":{"level":"ok","repost_count":null,"flags":[],"days_open":48},"description":"We are seeking a Flight Test Engineer to operate within the Flight Test team. Candidate will work with ground and flight operations, engineering, and other LTA teams, to develop test plans and direct flight test efforts for our revolutionary large rigid airship flying from Moffett Field in Sunnyvale, CA. We’re looking for an engineer to foster safe, effective flight testing. The Flight Test Engineer will develop test plans and test hazard analyses (THA), draft airship limitations, lead ground and flight tests, perform data analysis, write test reports, and document test results. This position will also contribute to the development and review of the Airship Flight Manual (AFM) and other operational documents by collaborating with multiple teams to provide pertinent information.\nResponsibilities\nProduce test documentation such as test plans, hazard analyses and test cards.\nAssist with the preparation of operational documentation.\nParticipate in test readiness and safety reviews.\nCollaborate with engineers, test pilots, and operations team to accomplish test objectives safely and efficiently.\nLead test briefings/debriefings, and coordinate with all support groups.\nDirect flight test operations either onboard an airship or from the telemetry room.\nPerform post-flight data analysis as required.\nPrepare flight test reports and communicate non-conformance items and ‘squawks’.\nOther duties may be assigned.\nTravel - Occasional.\nQualifications\n5+ years of experimental flight test experience.\nBachelor’s or higher degree in an applicable engineering field.\nAbility to obtain and maintain an FAA Class 3 medical certificate (or better).\nFamiliarity with aircraft systems and operations.\nProficiency in test planning, and drafting THAs and aircraft operating procedures.\nAbility to learn and to lead the development and execution of complex flight tests.\nStrong technical and analytical skills, as well as attention to detail.\nUnderstanding of flight test instrumentation.\nExcellent written and verbal communication skills.\nApplicant must be able to obtain a NASA Moffett Federal Airfield AOA Badge.\nPreferred Qualifications\nGraduate of a recognized test pilot school.\nPrivate Pilot or higher rating.\nFamiliarity with Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools.\nAptitude with Python coding.\nExperience with first flight efforts of experimental aircraft.\nExperience testing Fly-By-Wire, flight control, electrical, and/or propulsion systems.\nUnderstanding of aerodynamics and aircraft performance.\nUnderstanding of human factors and cockpit design.\nExperience in FAA certification test programs and knowledge of FARs.\nWhat We Offer!\nRelocation assistance\nExcellent medical, dental, and vision insurance through a PPO plan (100% premium paid for individuals, ~70% for dependents)\nCompany-paid life, AD&D, long-term disability, and short-term disability insurances\nParental leave\nGenerous PTO + 10 paid holidays\n401(k) matching up to 6%\nLunch and snacks provided every day, including accommodations for all dietary restrictions\nMonthly wellness stipend\nMonthly cell phone stipend\nYearly education stipend to obtain certifications or take classes in your field\nFun events, swag, and the occasional airship ride\nAn opportunity to change the world and work with some of the smartest and the most talented experts from different fields\nCompliance Requirements\nCriminal background check clearance\nDrug test clearance wherever applicable\nApplicant must be able to obtain a NASA Moffett Federal Airfield AOA Badge","description_format":"text","description_chars":3508,"description_truncated":false,"requirements":{"experience_years_min":5,"management_years_min":null,"team_size_min":null,"manages_managers":false,"education":{"level":"bachelor","optional":false},"security_clearance":false,"languages":[]},"benefits":["Parental leave","Relocation assistance","Vision insurance"],"hiring_locations":[],"hiring_excludes":[],"relocation_offered":true,"industries":["Higher Education"],"lifecycle":[{"event":"open","at":"2026-09-11T12:29:21Z"}],"liveness":{"score":41,"band":"fade","label":"Fading","p_open":1,"p_active":0.754,"p_room":0.55,"age_days":47,"expected_fill_days":47,"reasons":["conf:2","win:tail"],"computed_at":"2026-09-28T05:45:00Z"},"pay":{"stated_usd_annual":170000,"is_top_pay":true},"html_url":"https://alion.io/job/ltaresearch-senior-flight-test-engineer","json_url":"https://alion.io/job/ltaresearch-senior-flight-test-engineer.json","meta":{"generated_at":"2026-09-29T04:22:55Z","cache_seconds":300,"methodology":"https://alion.io/methodology","terms":"https://alion.io/terms","contact":"https://alion.io/contact","api":"https://alion.io/developers","usage":{"tier":"crawler","counted_by":"address","units_charged":1,"used_today":4116,"day_limit":5000,"remaining_today":884,"minute_limit":60,"resets_at":"2026-09-30T00:00:00Z"}}}