Flight Test System and Instrumentation Engineer

What is JetZero?

Today’s aircraft contribute around 2.5% 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 aircraft. It uses 50% less fuel and can 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's better for both passengers and carriers.

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Flight Test System and Instrumentation Engineer to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in flight test system, instrumentation, and flight test planning. If you're a hands-on engineer with a startup mentality, and you're passionate about aerospace innovation, we want to hear from you. This role is based in Long Beach, CA, reporting to the Head of Flight Test.
 

What You'll Do

Flight test system and instrumentation engineer provides flight test system expertise and relevant support to flight test team in aircraft development and flight test. 

Responsibilities:

• Perform systems integration and instrumentation planning for flight tests of multiple sensors and test equipment.
• Coordinating efforts with engineering and flight test teams involved in designing, fabricating, modifying, testing, and troubleshooting onboard flight test systems and instrumentation.
• Coordinating engineering and certification/compliance activities for flight test aircraft
• Determining and documenting aircraft installation and avionics/flight test system integration requirements for flight test aircraft
• Developing and maintaining processes to ensure aircraft configuration control.
• Jointly working with flight test engineers to prepare ground and flight test plans and procedures, to include logical and efficient sequencing of test conditions to satisfy program requirements.
• Ensuring that test planning requirements have been met.
• On-site test management, including briefing, debriefing, and configuration control.
• Participating in flight tests as a flight crew member as required, operating test systems and/or instrumentation during test events.
• Provide engineering and technical support as part of Flight Test Operations team.
• Perform post-test data process and analysis of ground and flight test missions. 
• Manger multiple tasks and/or programs and integrate with various teams.
• Good communicate skills.
• Project management skills

Helpful Traits

You have a Startup Mindset – We are a small team with big ambitions. This means every single one of us has numerous responsibilities. There’s a lot of work to do starting on Day 1, so you’ll want to be someone that enjoys rolling up your sleeves.

You love Aerospace – You are passionate about accelerating the future of aerospace and crave the opportunity to join a team of like-minded individuals. 

You love Technology – You believe in the transformative power of innovation. And you are curious about the engineering that makes it possible.

Experience

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field
• Min. 3 years of experience in flight test system and/or instrumentation design
• Experience in data acquisition, process, and analysis
• Knowledge of flight test planning 
• Knowledge of aircraft system design 

The Benefits

• Competitive salaries
• Unlimited PTO
• 10 paid holidays
• 401(k)
• Medical, Dental, Life health insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Equity tax advisory services
• Supportive work culture

JetZero does not sponsor visas for US positions unless specified. Only applicants with current work authorization will be considered.

At JetZero, we value diversity and are an equal opportunity employer by choice. We consider all qualified applicants equally for employment & do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, protected veteran status, religion, physical or mental disability, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local laws, ordinance, or regulation.