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Flight Test Instrumentation Engineer (R5009)

Shield AI· Aircraft Operations Division – Flight Test X-BAT
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Hybrid (Wichita Metro Area)$150k - $230kFull Time EmployeePosted 5mo ago

About the role

Flight Test Instrumentation Engineer to design, install, validate, and maintain data acquisition systems for X-BAT autonomous VTOL jet aircraft, supporting instrumented testing, data integrity, and rapid data-driven iteration.

Responsibilities

  • Design, integrate, and maintain flight test instrumentation systems including sensors, data acquisition hardware, telemetry links, harnessing, and ground station interfaces.
  • Develop instrumentation architecture, sensor selection plans, wiring diagrams, and installation documentation in accordance with engineering standards.
  • Support installation and calibration of sensors such as strain gauges, accelerometers, pressure transducers, temperature sensors, current/voltage taps, and position measurement devices.
  • Configure and validate data acquisition systems including signal conditioning, synchronization, sampling rates, and data integrity verification.
  • Perform pre-flight and post-flight data checks, ensuring completeness, accuracy, and traceability of all captured data.
  • Troubleshoot instrumentation issues, perform root-cause analysis, and implement corrective actions under tight test timelines.
  • Collaborate with Flight Test teams to define instrumentation requirements, test plans, and safety considerations.
  • Manage instrumentation inventories, spares, tools, and calibration records
  • Support field deployments, remote test campaigns, and static engine/hover test operations.
  • Contribute to continuous improvement of instrumentation processes and documentation.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related technical field.
  • 10-15+ years of experience in flight test instrumentation, data acquisition systems, or related hardware integration roles.
  • Hands-on experience installing and configuring sensors, DAQs, wiring harnesses, and telemetry systems.
  • Strong understanding of instrumentation standards, signal conditioning, sampling theory, and data synchronization.
  • Ability to interpret engineering drawings, wiring diagrams, electrical schematics, and system architectures.
  • Proficiency with instrumentation tools and software (e.g., NI, Dewesoft, HBM, ICS, telemetry systems).
  • Strong troubleshooting skills and the ability to operate in a fast-paced test environment.
  • Excellent communication and documentation capabilities.
  • Ability to support extended travel and remote test deployments as required.

Skills

Required:Flight test instrumentationData acquisition systemsSensor installation and calibrationSignal conditioning and synchronization

Benefits

  • Pay within range listed + Bonus + Benefits + Equity
  • Temporary employee offer package (applicable after 60 days of employment) with temporary benefits after 60 days
Last updated Oct 23, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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