Flight Test Engineer

Overview

Join a Company Where You Can Make a Real Impact – and Own a Piece of the Future

 

At AVIAN (pronounced *a-v-yin*) we believe in the extraordinary potential of every individual. We are looking for a Flight Test Engineer in support of PMA-231/E-2D program for Naval Test Wing Atlantic. This individual will directly support the E-2D DSSC Global Lightening Integration team located at NAS Patuxent River, MD.

 

Here on our team, we embrace new challenges and focus on continuous learning which fosters growth mindsets in all our employee owners; whether you are joining the workforce for the very first time or if you’re a seasoned professionals who has their eyes set on retirement.As an employee owner at AVIAN, you will find that we have cultivated an employee-first mentality. By prioritizing talent over experience, we ensure that every hire we make is as unique as the position that they will be filling. 

 

Our commitment to providing our customers and employees with an unmatched experience sets us apart. We believe that every team member has a stake in the success of AVIAN, and we strive to ensure that each member of our team knows that their contributions matter. You can be sure as an employee owner you will celebrate both your individual and our collective triumphs.

 

Taking care of each other is a cornerstone of the AVIAN philosophy. Being part of the AVIAN team means being part of a team that takes pride in being expansive in our community because our impact doesn’t stop in the workplace. We actively engage in community initiatives, empowering our employees to make a meaningful difference.

 

We believe that employee investment shouldn’t be a one-way street, so we offer benefits that normalize balancing mental wellness and family time with work responsibilities. From Flexible Time Off to Wellness Reimbursements we want all our team members to achieve the highest levels of life/work balance.

 

AVIAN - where creative, talented minds flourish, and where proactive, productive, proficient professionals feel

 

 

 

Responsibilities

Responsibilities

• Test Planning, Execution, Analysis and Reportng
• Support to the Project Engineer
• Coordination with the Integrted Flight Test and Evaluation Team
• Ability to work with and understand integrated Networking and Data Links
• System of System ability
• Coordination with Lead Test Engineer

Qualifications

• Test Pilot School graduate
• Prior E-2D experience
• 10 years of NAVAIR Program Office Experience
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Department of Defense TS/SAP clearance
• Due to the sensitivity of customer-related requirements, U.S. Citizenship is required.
• Salary range: $160,000 - $190,000 (The offered rate will be based on the selected candidate’s knowledge, skills, abilities, and/or experience and in consideration of internal parity.) 

About being a part of Team AVIAN

As an employee-owner, you’ll be a catalyst for progress — helping us find new opportunities with current or new customers, company efficiencies, streamline processes, and bring people and ideas together in smarter ways. Whether it’s helping us optimize workflows, enhancing the employee experience, or delivering more impactful solutions to our customers, your inputs will have reach and relevance across the organization.

 

Taking care of each other is a cornerstone of our AVIAN philosophy. Being part of the AVIAN team means being part of a team that takes pride in being expansive in our community because our impact doesn’t stop in the workplace. We actively engage in community initiatives, empowering our employees to make a meaningful difference.

 

You’ll Succeed Here If You...

• See opportunities where others see routine
• Are curious, collaborative, and passionate about making things better
• Enjoy connecting dots across teams, tools, and tasks
• Believe in doing the right thing the right way — even when no one’s watching
• Play an active role in our growth, using your ideas and initiative to shape how we work, serve, and succeed together
• Embrace a “one team” mindset knowing we are stronger together through trust, transparency and teamwork.
• Understand the power of ownership — and are excited to be part of an employee-owned culture

Why Join Us?

• Employee Ownership: We’re not just building a company — we’re building a legacy. As an employee-owner, you’ll share in our success and have a direct stake in our future.
• Real Growth: We’re expanding, evolving, and exploring new wa