Flight Test Instrumentation Engineer Staff

Cirrus • Duluth, MN

7h

About The Position

The Flight Test Instrumentation Engineer, Staff is responsible for leading the
planning, design, and installation of Flight Test Instrumentation and telemetry
systems. This role involves overseeing requirements, system design. Managing the
procurement, installation, and calibrations of the instrumentation systems and
working closely with cross-functional teams to ensure the instrumentation
requirements. This position is expected to provide technical leadership and
mentorship to junior engineers and play a critical role in high-stakes, complex
testing environments. This roll will also provide FTE support planning, testing,
conducting, and analyzing flight testing as time permits.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Aerospace engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field. Master’s degree preferred.
• Minimum of 7-10 years of experience in test instrumentation, electrical engineering, aerospace engineering, or related field.
• Expertise in data acquisition, real-time telemetry, and data analysis tools.
• Familiarity with KAM500, CSM, Lumistar, and IADS instrumentation systems/software.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development, design, installation, calibration, and maintenance, and documentation of comprehensive flight test instrumentation systems.
• Coordinate with various engineering groups to define required instrumentation sensors measurement range, accuracy, and resolution,
• Manage telemetry ground station equipment and operation.
• Create and release instrumentation drawings, schematics, and workorders.
• Manage group’s video recording capability.
• Post-process flight test data.
• Maintain calibration records for installed instrumentation.
• Mentor and guide junior flight test instrumentation engineers, providing technical advice, best practices, and oversight on complex tasks.
• Identify and execute instrumentation improvement initiatives.
• Assist with Flight Test Engineering functions on a time available basis.

Benefits

• 401(k) Plan: Dollar-for-dollar match up to 5% after 90 days, with 100% vesting.
• Employer-Paid Coverages: Group term life, short- and long-term disability insurance.
• Comprehensive Health Coverage: Medical, vision, dental, with additional dependent coverage options.
• Free Health Tracking: With rewards for meeting health goals.
• Generous PTO: 120 hours accrued within the first year.
• Employee Referral Bonus: For referring talented candidates.
• Career Development: Tuition reimbursement and professional growth opportunities.
• Exclusive Discounts: Access to partner and marketplace discounts.
• Community & Engagement: Company and employee clubs at various locations.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees