Flight Test Engineer

JetZero•Long Beach, CA

9h•$85,000 - $110,000

About The Position

Today’s aircraft contribute around 4% of global CO2 emissions, equivalent to the emissions of 200 million cars. This is only going to increase: Air travel is forecasted to double by 2050, while meaningful efficiency gains using current airplanes have hit a wall. JetZero is developing a blended-wing body (BWB) aircraft. It uses up to 50% less fuel and will be built to accommodate zero-emission hydrogen propulsion. JetZero is the inevitable solution to sustainable air travel. The JetZero team We are experienced aerospace professionals and engineers, excited about the future. That future will only be possible if we share our vision and what it means to people’s lives: carbon-free flight that' is better for both passengers and airlines around the world. JetZero is seeking a Flight Test Engineer to perform the planning, execution, and analysis of experimental aircraft flight tests supporting upcoming JetZero full scale demonstrator. This role is hands-on and execution-focused, working closely with flight test pilots, systems engineers, maintenance, and operations to safely and efficiently generate high-quality flight test data. This position is ideal for an engineer with early-to-mid flight test experience who wants to grow into increased technical ownership and leadership within a fast-paced experimental test program.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical Engineering, or related field
2–5 years of experience in flight test, systems test, or a related experimental test environment
Familiarity with flight test planning and execution
Experience with data processing and analysis (MATLAB, Python, or similar)
Basic understanding of aircraft systems and aerodynamics
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work effectively in a cross-functional, fast-moving team environment
Willingness to travel and support on-site or remote test operations as required

Responsibilities

Support planning and execution of ground and flight test activities for experimental aircraft and test rigs
Develop and maintain flight test plans, test cards, and procedures under guidance from senior flight test staff
Assist with instrumentation planning, sensor integration, and flight test system configuration
Coordinate with engineering, maintenance, and flight operations to ensure test readiness and configuration control
Participate in flight briefs, debriefs, and flight readiness reviews
Support real-time test execution, including Telemetry Room / Telemetry Operations monitoring and onboard test support as required
Perform post-test data processing and analysis, identifying anomalies and supporting root-cause investigations
Document test results through test reports, summaries, and data packages
Ensure test activities comply with internal safety processes and applicable regulations
Contribute to continuous improvement of flight test tools, procedures, and workflows
Represent flight test engineering in program reviews and cross-functional forums