Raytheon

FlightTestEngineer/ProjectLead

$118–225k El Segundo, California, United States; Ontario, California, United States FULL TIME Remote Friendly
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

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optimal for Mid+ candidates.

The Brief

“Flight Test Engineer/Project Lead at Raytheon. Skills: Flight Test Engineer, Project Lead, flight test project leadership, mission planning, mission directing, test plans, safety documentation, flight test cards, budgeting, scheduling, cross-functional communication. support flight test project leadership, mission planning, and mission directing. lead and coordinate flight test activities across multiple engineering, flight operations, and support teams”

What You'll Achieve.

ensuring all technical, cost, and schedule objectives are achieved; meet project milestones for execution

Industry & Context.

Eligibility Requirements

Active and transferable U. S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date, U. S. citizenship is required, DoD Clearance: Secret, Active and existing security clearance required on day 1, classified and SAP programs, Travel up to 10% to support flight test deployments or technical interchange meetings, candidates may be asked to attend select steps of the interview process in-person at one of our office locations

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM), minimum of 8 years of prior relevant experience, Experience working in a flight test mission control room, Experience with project leadership such as budgeting, scheduling, and cross-functional communication, Experience working classified and SAP programs, Active and transferable U. S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date, U. S. citizenship is required

Nice to Have

Experience as a flight test conductor or test director, aviation background to include private/commercial pilots license, Experience with EV and program management, Experience with developing and presenting gate reviews, requirements reviews, preliminary and critical design reviews, and test readiness reviews, Familiarity with aircraft flight operations, aviation terminology, and radio procedures

What You'll Do.

support flight test project leadership

and mission directing

lead and coordinate flight test activities across multiple engineering

and schedule objectives are achieved

translate complex technical requirements into executable flight test missions

develop detailed test plans

and flight test cards

operate daily with minimal supervision in fast-paced environments on multiple programs

work classified and SAP programs

translate test project technical requirements into executable flight tests

create flight test plans

and flight test cards

coordinate and schedule test activities with major test ranges

air and ground targets

and other key test resources

direct test missions onboard test aircraft as a Test Conductor or Mission Director

own test project budget and schedule

including cost forecasting and performance tracking with regular status reporting to the customer

coordinate across engineering disciplines (systems

mechanical) and functional teams (supply chain

and security) to meet project milestones for execution

assist in development of proposals for new flight test business

perform work in classified and SAP environments

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

coordinate flight test activities across multiple engineering, flight operations, and support teams; coordinate across engineering disciplines (systems, electrical, mechanical) and functional teams (supply chain, quality, and security)

Communication Scope

cross-functional communication; regular status reporting to the customer; developing and presenting gate reviews, requirements reviews, preliminary and critical design reviews, and test readiness reviews

Process & Methodology

project leadership, budgeting, scheduling, cost forecasting, performance tracking, status reporting, EV, program management

Full Job Description

**Date Posted:** 2026-05-14 **Country:** United States of America **Location:** US-CA-ONTARIO-R27 ~ 1120 S Vineyard Ave ~ BLDG R27 **Position Role Type:** Onsite **U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: ** Active and transferable U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date.​ U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance​ **Security Clearance Type:** DoD Clearance: Secret **Security Clearance Status:** Active and existing security clearance required on day 1 At Raytheon, the foundation of everything we do is rooted in our values and a higher calling – to help our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression. We bring the strength of more than 100 years of experience and renowned engineering expertise to meet the needs of today’s mission and stay ahead of tomorrow’s threat. Our team solves tough, meaningful problems that create a safer, more secure world. Raytheon Systems Engineering and Test Capabilities (SE&TC) is seeking a Flight Test Engineer to support flight test project leadership, mission planning, and mission directing. The candidate will lead and coordinate flight test activities across multiple engineering, flight operations, and support teams, ensuring all technical, cost, and schedule objectives are achieved. The candidate will translate complex technical requirements into executable flight test missions through the development of detailed test plans, safety documentation, and flight test cards.The candidate must operate daily with minimal supervision in fast-paced environments on multiple programs, including working classified and SAP programs. This is an onsite role located in either**El Segundo, CA or Ontario, CA.** **What You Will Do** * Translate test project technical requirements into executable flight tests * Create flight test plans, safety plans, and flight test cards * Coordinate and schedule test activities with major test ranges, air an

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