Flight Test Engineer

Job Title Flight Test Engineer Job Description Summary We are looking for a skilled Flight Test Engineer to join our team in Sandpoint, Idaho. In this critical role, you will serve as a technical and functional expert responsible for planning, executing, and analyzing flight tests to ensure aircraft and systems meet company performance standards and comply with regulatory requirements, including those outlined in 14 CFR Part 23 or other applicable regulations. Job description RESPONSIBILITIES: Analyze proposed projects from a flight test perspective to determine potential flight test requirements. Provide an operator’s / pilot’s perspective on all aspects of the aircraft to help identify enhancing characteristics of a design, or, if necessary, to identify any potential design deficiencies and to offer potential, practical solutions to their correction Work closely with aircraft mechanics, operators, and potential customers Must work closely with the pilot team and other subject matter experts to ensure the best solution can be achieved given the project scope, budget, and schedule Coordinate instrumentation and flight data collection equipment installation and operation Collect, process, and maintain flight test data Flight test planning Flight test risk analysis and mitigation planning Flight test execution Flight test reporting Aircraft operations – scheduling, execution, and long-range planning Project management Human Machine Interface (HMI) analysis and testing Aircraft Systems Testing Interface with outside agencies and other Flight Test professionals Work within an Engineering Team REQUIREMENTS: Engineering degree (required) Advanced engineering degree, or equivalent experience in a flight test engineering role Graduate of an internationally recognized test pilot school (long course preferred) At least 3-years’ flight test experience Must be able to perform in a dynamic environment during flight test, including periods of accelerated-g, extended periods airborne, extremes of hot and cold weather Must have an understanding of aerodynamics, aircraft performance, stability and control, and flight systems Experience with regulatory agencies Excellent communication skills (oral and written) (Additional Qualification - preferred) Pilot’s license FAA Medical Pilot-in-command time in a turbine-powered aircraft WHO WE ARE: Daher is an aircraft manufacturer and an industry and service equipment supplier. Daher asserts its leadership in three main businesses: aircraft manufacturing, aerospace equipment and systems, logistics and supply chain services. With the stability provided by its family ownership, Daher has been committed to innovation since its creation in 1863. Today, present in 13 countries, Daher is a leader in Industry 4.0, designing and developing value-added solutions for its industrial partners. Daher is a story of people with a passion for what they do and complete control over their own futures. Now it’s your turn to write your own story. Join Daher to... Integrate a family group with a long-term vision Make a difference in a developing company Develop new skills thanks to the diversity of your missions Take part in a human and industrial adventure full of challenges Innovate and think outside the box by integrating a stimulating environment Profile and other information related to the position Compensation: Offers to selected candidates will be made on a fair and equitable basis, taking into account specific job-related skills and experience. At Daher, your total rewards package is more than just your base salary as we offer a full benefit package including Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), Life insurance, Short- and Long-Term Disability, Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays and more. All applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, religion, color, sex, gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, national origin, ancestry, physical/mental disability, medical condition, military/veteran status, genetic information, marital status, ethnicity, alienage, or any other protected classification, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. By completing an application with Daher, you are seeking to join a team of hardworking professionals dedicated to consistently delivering outstanding service to our customers and contributing to the financial success of the organization, its clients, and its employees. Equal access to programs, services, and employment is available to all qualified persons. Those applicants requiring accommodation to complete the application and/or interview process should contact an HR representative. Daher complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), as amended by the ADA Amendments Act, and all applicable state or local law. Working hours Full time Salary 0 Region Idaho Location Sandpoint Experience Languages English Creative and entrepreneur, develop your career at the heart of the biggest industrial challenges with Daher! As an aircraft manufacturer, industrialist, industrial service provider and logistician, Daher currently has approximately 14,000 employees and achieved a revenue of 1.8 billion euros in 2024. With its family ownership, Daher has been focused on innovation since its creation in 1863. With locations in 15 countries across Europe, North America and Asia, Daher designs and develops value-added solutions for its aeronautical and industrial customers and partners.