Senior Test & Evaluation (T&E) Engineer

Location: Fort Campbell, KY (On-site)
Job Type: Full-Time
Security Clearance: Active Secret or Interim Secret Clearance Required
Salary-$155,000-$180,000

About the Company

Our client is a leading engineering and defense services organization supporting U.S. Department of Defense programs. The company specializes in systems engineering, aviation support, test and evaluation, systems integration, and advanced technology solutions for military customers. They are committed to delivering innovative, mission-critical solutions while maintaining the highest standards of quality, safety, and technical excellence.

Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced Senior Test & Evaluation (T&E) Engineer to support military aviation programs, with a primary focus on Special Operations aircraft, avionics, sensors, aircraft survivability equipment (ASE), and weapon systems. The selected candidate will play a key role in planning, coordinating, and executing flight test activities while working closely with multidisciplinary engineering teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute comprehensive flight test plans.

• Coordinate flight test activities, including test range scheduling and planning.

• Collect, process, and analyze test data.

• Ensure compliance with applicable Army flight test regulations and standards.

• Participate in Technical Interface Meetings (TIM), Program Reviews, Test Integration Working Groups (TIWG), and System Safety Working Groups (SSWG).

• Support aerial flight testing in a Flight Test Engineering capacity.

• Collaborate with engineering, safety, and program management teams to support system integration efforts.

• Perform administrative and logistical support activities as required.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering is required.

• Bachelor's degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering is preferred.

• Minimum 15 years of experience supporting military rotary-wing aircraft.

• Minimum 10 years of military or commercial aviation experience.

• Minimum 10 years supporting Special Operations Aviation programs.

• Minimum 5 years of experience planning and conducting flight tests.

• Minimum 3 years of experience supporting the Defense Acquisition process.

• Active DoD Secret Clearance or Interim Secret Clearance.

• U.S. Citizenship is required.

Preferred Experience

Experience supporting one or more of the following platforms:

• A/MH-6

• MH-47

• MH-60

• MQ-1

Experience with:

• Flight Test & Evaluation

• Systems Integration

• Avionics

• Aircraft Sensors

• Aircraft Survivability Equipment (ASE)

• Weapons Integration

• Military Aviation Engineering

Benefits

• Competitive compensation

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage

• 401(k) retirement plan

• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

• Company-paid life and disability insurance

• Paid time off and holidays

• Tuition reimbursement

• Professional growth and development opportunities

Employment Requirements

• Must successfully complete a pre-employment background check and drug screening.

• Must be eligible to maintain a DoD Secret Security Clearance.

• U.S. Citizenship is required due to the nature of the work.