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CUAS Flight Test Engineer

Tekla Research
Saint Inigoes, MD Full Time
POSTED ON 10/9/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/6/2027

Must be a U.S. Citizen

Clearance Required: Top Secret

Education: Bachelor of Science (BS) in an Engineering or Science related technical field discipline, or Computer Science, from an accredited college or university.

Experience:

  • Minimum of at least 3 years of NAVAIR or NAWCAD experience. Three years of experience performing the foregoing engineering functions.

  • At least 3 years of the total experience shall have consisted of performing engineering functions with respect to support, research or development of mechanical, electrical, or aerospace systems plus experience in requirements development, test planning, coordinating and executing test and evaluation activities, analysis of data products, and presentation and documentation of system performance results.

  • Three years' experience assisting more senior positions performing functional duties of a similar position. A journeyman employee level person typically performs all functional duties independently.

    Desired Experience

  • Flight Test and Evaluation

    Unmanned Aerial Systems

  • Avionics Integration



Position Description:

  • Supports test and evaluation of Counter UAS systems.
  • Part of a responsive test team in a quick-paced test environment.
  • Applies engineering principles to research, analyze, plan, design, develop, implement, test, or evaluate systems.

  • Reviews and prepares engineering and technical analyses, reports, change proposals, and other technical documentation.

  • Applies engineering experience to perform functions such as system integration, design, configuration management, quality assurance testing, or acquisition and resource management.

Benefits:

Medical, Dental, & Vision Plan, short- and long-term disability, accidental death & dismemberment, 401K retirement & matching, Tuition assistance program, direct deposit, leave package and 11 paid federal holidays.

Salary:

The projected salary range for this position is $90,000-$140,000; however, this is not a guarantee of salary. Salary will be set based on experience and contractual requirements

Salary : $90,000 - $140,000

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