Principal Flight Test Engineer

Mach Industries is seeking a Principal Flight Test Engineer to join their team in Huntington Beach, CA. The role involves serving as a senior technical authority and mentor within the Flight Test organization, focusing on autonomous flight testing and developing the next generation of flight test engineers.

As a Principal Flight Test Engineer, you will be responsible for executing and strategizing autonomous flight testing, mentoring junior engineers, and establishing disciplined test practices. You will define flight testing standards and processes, own the validation and verification strategy across test phases, and lead evaluations of flying qualities and handling characteristics. Your role will also include designing test methods, leading safety activities, and guiding the build-out of flight test infrastructure.