Raytheon
FlightTestEngineer/ProjectLead
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“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.
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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