Mid Level Flight Test Engineer Jobs

Mid level flight test engineer jobs go to engineers ready to own test programs end to end, mentor junior staff, and make technical calls with limited oversight. Openings run heavily on-site, concentrated in Aerospace & Defense, Manufacturing, and Media & Entertainment, with employers like Northrop Grumman, archer, and Lockheed Martin hiring at this level now.

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Open roles22
Top stateCalifornia
Top employerNorthrop Grumman
Top cityEdwards AFB, CA
Work type100% On-site
Top industryAerospace

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L3Harris
Senior Specialist, Systems Engineering - Flight Test
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L3Harris
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Senior Specialist, Systems Engineering - Flight Test
L3Harris
Greenville, Texas
Electrical Engineering
Engineering (Non-Software)
Specialized Engineering
Bachelor's degree
10,000+

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Northrop Grumman
Sr Principal / Principal Flight Test Instrumentation Electrical Engineer
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Northrop Grumman
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Sr Principal / Principal Flight Test Instrumentation Electrical Engineer
Northrop Grumman
Melbourne, Florida
Electrical Engineering
Engineering (Non-Software)
Product Management
$98k - $184k/yr
Bachelor of Science
10,000+

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Northrop Grumman
Sr Principal Flight Test Systems Engineer
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Northrop Grumman
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Sr Principal Flight Test Systems Engineer
Northrop Grumman
Edwards AFB, California
Aerospace Engineering
Engineering (Non-Software)
Quality Assurance & Testing (QA Testing)
$129k - $194k/yr
Bachelor of Science
10,000+

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archer
Staff Flight Test Engineer
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archer
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Staff Flight Test Engineer
archer
Salinas, California
Aerospace Engineering
Engineering (Non-Software)
Manufacturing Engineering
$150k - $190k/yr
On-Site
Master's degree in aerospace engineering
5,001-10,000

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Lockheed Martin
Flight Test Project Engineer level 3
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Lockheed Martin
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Flight Test Project Engineer level 3
Lockheed Martin
Palmdale, California
Electrical Engineering
Engineering (Non-Software)
Product Management
$86k - $151k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering
10,000+

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Mid Level Flight Test Engineer Job Market

Who's Hiring

  • Northrop Grumman
    Northrop Grumman5
  • archer
    archer3
  • Lockheed Martin
    Lockheed Martin2
  • AeroTEC
    AeroTEC1
  • Astrion
    Astrion1

Top Industries Hiring

  • Aerospace & Defense4
  • Manufacturing1
  • Media & Entertainment1
  • Technology & Software1

Mid Level Flight Test Engineer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

How do I get a mid level flight test engineer job?

Position your existing experience around ownership and outcomes. Highlight test programs you led or co-led, specific aircraft systems or flight regimes you've worked with, and any test cards or safety-of-flight documents you authored. Employers at this level want engineers who can operate with less hand-holding, so emphasize moments where you diagnosed a problem, drove a solution, and closed the loop without escalating everything.

Which companies hire mid level flight test engineers?

Companies hiring mid level flight test engineers right now include Northrop Grumman, archer, and Lockheed Martin, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. Hiring at this level covers prime defense contractors, commercial airframers, regional aerospace suppliers, and government-adjacent test organizations that staff established flight test programs requiring experienced hands.

Are there remote mid level flight test engineer jobs?

Yes, though remote work is limited in this field because hands-on test execution requires physical presence. About 0% of mid level flight test engineer openings are remote or hybrid as of June 2026, and those roles typically cover analysis, test planning, data reduction, or program support rather than active flight line work.

How do I move up to a mid level flight test engineer role?

The path to mid level runs through demonstrated ownership of progressively larger test scopes. Early-career engineers build credibility by mastering one aircraft system or discipline, contributing to test hazard analyses, and showing they can write and execute test cards accurately. Over time, taking on lead responsibilities for a test event, mentoring newer engineers, and delivering measurable results on compressed timelines signals readiness for mid level work.

Which industries hire the most mid level flight test engineers?

Mid Level flight test engineer roles concentrate in Aerospace & Defense, Manufacturing, and Media & Entertainment, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. Those sectors drive hiring at this level because they operate active developmental programs, maintain production flight test lines, and face regulatory certification requirements that demand experienced engineers who can work through complex test objectives.