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patuxent, MD (On-Site/Office)
We're hiring a Senior Instrumentation Engineer to lead the design and development of highly advanced Special Flight Test Instrumentation (SFTI) systems. This role blends deep technical expertise with innovation-supporting complex aircraft test operations through cutting-edge data acquisition and processing solutions. You'll serve as a trusted authority on SFTI hardware and software, helping shape how data is captured, managed, and used in flight testing environments.
What You'll Do
What You'll Bring
What You'll Do
- Lead the design, development, construction, and testing of advanced SFTI systems and subsystems.
 - Serve as a subject matter expert on data processing for flight test instrumentation systems.
 - Conduct research and development of new hardware and software to support flight data operations.
 - Investigate and assess commercial hardware solutions to enhance aircraft data acquisition capabilities.
 - Advise customer leadership and senior stakeholders on complex technical issues related to aircraft testing and data systems.
 - Develop and oversee procedures that enable teams to perform accurate post-flight data processing.
 - Apply deep knowledge of airborne data acquisition systems and data processing theory to real-world flight test operations.
 
What You'll Bring
- Bachelor's degree in engineering or a related technical discipline.
 - At least 10 years of engineering experience, including:
 - 3+ years supporting Department of Defense (DoD) programs.
 - Specialized expertise in SFTI systems and data processing technologies.
 - Proven ability to lead innovation in instrumentation and flight data systems.
 - Strong advisory and communication skills for working with leadership-level stakeholders.
 - Active Secret clearance.
 
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