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Flight Test Engineer
Job Description
Flight Test Engineer Leonardo Helicopters paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, 401(k) United States, Pennsylvania, Philadelphia 3050 Red Lion Road (Show on map) Sep 16, 2026 Let You Career Take Flight, with Leonardo Helicopters! At Leonardo, what we do has a purpose. We build, service, and maintain the world's finest helicopters, held to the strictest quality standards, for clients all across the globe. We value and retain our employees by offering generous benefits and a state of the art work facility. Made with pride, in Philadelphia. Why Leonardo? Simple. A free healthcare option
Tuition reimbursement
Paid holidays & generous PTO with a carryover and payout option
A referral program with no limits
Up to 6% match on our 401k plan
A hybrid schedule & cafeteria with daily specials
Job Title:
Experimental Flight Test Engineer Department:
Engineering Reports to:
Flight Test Engineering Supervisor Direct Reports:
None Location(s): Philadelphia, PA 1.
Summary of Position:
(Brief description of overall responsibilities and function) Role is for a Flight Test Engineer for Leonardo Helicopters, based in Philadelphia, working on Type Certificate (TC), Post-TC and Supplemental TC Test programs (AW609, AW119, AW139, etc).
Responsibilities include:
Development of Test Plans, Test Condition database and Test methodology
Mission planning for Flight Tests to meet all test objectives, including writing of test cards, Risk worksheets, Pre-Flight & Post-Flight briefings
Directing experimental flight tests either remotely through real-time telemetry or on-board data monitoring
Leading or supporting Test Readiness reviews prior to the start of a test campaign.
Coordination with Operations and Aircraft Management to ensure proper configuration and readiness of aircraft for test
Coordination with all other relevant Engineering functions in support of planning and executing a flight test
Ensuring displays for real-time monitoring are up-to-date for aircraft limitations
Capture and release test information in Daily Test Summaries, Test Reports for FAA/ Customer submission
Applicant must have ability to travel 10% of the time for Training opportunities
Applicant must have the ability to obtain a Class II or III medical certificate
Applicant must be willing to attend the Water Survival (Helo dunker) and Altitude Chamber training
Applicant must be able to support off-hours testing, 2nd shift testing, weekends as needed 2.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Duties and Responsibilities:
% of Time 1. Mission Planning
•Develop Test Plans, Test Reports, and support simulation sessions 50 2. Test Execution
•Brief pilots, Execute Ground and Flight Tests, Perform data analysis 20 3. Test coordination, Support / Lead Test Readiness Reviews, Update Aircraft Flight Manuals 20 4. Travel for Training / Shadowing opportunities 10
TOTAL:
100% Qualifications for
Position:
A. Education BS in Aerospace Engineering and / or Mechanical Engineering B. Experience 0
•2 years of experience in an experimental flight test environment is preferred.
Fixed wing and /or rotorcraft experience is acceptable.
Execution of tests on-board or through Telemetry is a strong asset. C. Competencies & Attributes 1. Knowledge and experience in the design, development and certification of aircraft 2. Knowledge of analysis techniques (including the use of analytical models) 3. Knowledge of aircraft / rotorcraft flight test methodologies and techniques 4. Ability to carry out technical tasks, ensuring the requirements are understood and the necessary activities are defined 5. Ability to prioritize and manage data and information 6. Ability to work with IT tools and some level of programming skills D. Licensure/Certification None Equal Opportunity Employer/Vet/Disability
Benefits
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Financial Aid/Assistance
- Dental Insurance
- 401(k) Plans