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Flight Test Engineer 4 (with Active Secret clearance)

22nd Century Technologies, Inc.
Pay Rate: $63-84/hr. on W2
United States, California, Edwards Air Force Base
Apr 13, 2026
Job Title: Flight Test Engineer 4 (with Active Secret clearance) Location: Edwards AFB, CA 93524 Duration: 12 months assignment with possible extension Shift Schedule: 7:30 AM- 4:00 PM Requested Security Clearance: Active Secret Pay Rate: $63-84/hr. on W2 without Benefits Job Summary: The Flight Test Conductor for T-7A program will lead flight test program planning and execution, which will include many aspects of flight sciences and mission systems. The successful candidate will lead test conduct through coordination of flight test operations with the various functions and support groups in the organization (Flight Operations; Flight Test Operations; Instrumentation & Data Systems - Test Software & Telemetry, System Design & Development, System Design, Installation Design, and Operations; Fabrication and Assembly). Role & Responsibilities: Supports the development and verification of test methods Develops detailed test procedures, and instrumentation and configuration definition, needed to perform the test and minimize risk within the constraints of the test plan Performs detailed planning and execution of aircraft ground and flight test Reviews test data, including off-nominal data, for accuracy, quality and/or fidelity prior to delivery to customer Prepares and publishes test reports to document test results and satisfy requirements Presents test results internally Archives data and reports Trains/Guides junior test conductors with their career development in flight test Required Skills: Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology (including Manufacturing Technology), Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry 5+ years of experience with the principles of flight test OR experience directly supporting flight test operations 5+ years of experience in planning and conducting system level lab, ground, or flight testing 100+ hours of control room experience as a Test Conductor Preferred Skills: Level 5: 10 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience 5+ years of experience performing tactical aircraft flight testing (planning and/or executing) 5+ years of experience directly interfacing with customers and senior program leadership 5+ years of experience developing detailed test points from system level specification requirements, test planning, execution and reporting test results Possible domestic travel, unknown at this time for which a corporate credit card will be issued for this assignment. Education & Experience: Bachelor's and 9 or more years' experience, Master's with 7 or more years' experience or PhD with 4 or more years' experience. Bachelor, Master or Doctorate of Science degree from an accredited course of study, in engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics or chemistry.