Flight Test Engineer

About magniX: Based in the beautiful Pacific Northwest, magniX is a pioneer in electric propulsion and battery technology for the aerospace industry.  We’re working to revolutionize how the world connects by transforming the way aircraft are powered. magniX has been at the leading edge of electric propulsion innovation for almost 20 years, and has successfully demonstrated our technology in flight.  We are now on the path to take our proven technology and innovative products to market. Join us to be part of a passionate team that is ushering in a new era of aviation.

 About the role : As a Flight Test Engineer, you will be responsible for planning, executing, and analyzing flight tests of electric propulsion systems integrated into aircraft platforms. You’ll work closely with design, integration, and certification teams to ensure safe and effective testing aligned with FAA standards.

 Primary Responsibilities:

• Support integration and testing of magniX’s electric powertrain products into flying test beds.
• Plan and execute flight test campaigns, including instrumentation setup, data acquisition, and post-flight analysis.
• Collaborate with DERs / DARs and FAA representatives to ensure regulatory compliance through experimental flight test programs.
• Develop and maintain flight test plans, instructions, reports, and datasets within product lifecycle framework.
• Design and manage instrumentation controls (calibrations, checkouts, filtering).
• Work cross-functionally with design, manufacturing, certification and test teams to define test articles and instrumentation.
• Participate in flight test campaigns, flight test briefings, data review and assessment.
• Responsible for test execution and coordination with the flight crew.
• Responsible for maintaining test configuration control, weight and balance control and data control
• Maintaining safety hazard analysis for each test.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 3 years of experience in aerospace testing, preferably with flight test exposure.
• Familiarity with FAA regulations (FAR 23, 27 and 33) and certification processes.
• Experience with LabVIEW, Python, and HBM Perception for data acquisition and analysis. 
• Ability to travel and support on-site flight test operations.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with IADS based systems preferred
• Strong understanding of propulsion systems and aircraft integration.

 Location: Applicants must be willing and able to commute to magniX's location in Everett, Washington.

 Compensation & Benefits

• 100% company-paid premiums for medical, dental, and vision insurance (for employees & dependents).  
• 4 weeks paid vacation 1-week annual end-of-year shutdown, sick time, and 11 paid holidays. 
• 401K retirement plan with industry leading 9.5% company contribution.
• Company paid Life insurance, AD&D, Short-Term and Long-Term disability insurance
• Catered lunches and quarterly company fun-day events!

 Salary Range: $125k-$178k

E-Verify: magniX utilizes E-Verify for employment eligibility verification

Pre-employment Screenings: Employment with magniX is contingent upon satisfactory completion of pre-employment requirements including a background screen.

EHS/Environmental Requirements: This job operates in a manufacturing and testing environment. While performing the duties of this job, the employee routinely is required to use hands to keyboard, communicate, listen to, and interpret instructions and remain stationary for extended periods of time. This would require the ability to move around the facility and occasionally move/lift items weighing up to 25 lbs. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. Applicants are invited to apply for a reasonable accommodation to perform the essential duties of the job. 

Required PPE (Personal Protective Equipment): Required PPE provided by magniX based on the employee’s position and exposure.  Below are typical PPE used on the manufacturing and testing floor:

• Ear Plugs - Earmuffs
• Safety shoes
• Safety Glasses - Safety Goggles

Export Control Compliance: To meet export control compliance requirements, candidates must be a “U.S. Person” (U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents, refugees, or asylees) or  As this position requires access to export-controlled data, an appropriate export authorization by the U.S. Government may be required prior to such access. Employment, and the continuity of employment of non-U.S. persons, is contingent upon the company’s ability to secure and maintain the necessary export control authorization.

Diversity and Inclusion: magniX is an equal opportunity employer. We value and embrace diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, age, or disability status.

Salary : $125,000 - $178,000