FTO Systems Engineer – Next Gen Testbed, B737-800

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. Lead developmental flight test projects from startup through execution and closure .

Posted 10/13/2026full-timeOntario • California • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $95,500 - $181,700 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading developmental flight test projects, ensuring alignment with cost, schedule, and performance objectives while collaborating with cross-functional teams. Proficient in managing project budgets, schedules, and providing status reporting to stakeholders.

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Flight Test Project LeadershipCost Account ManagementEarned Value ReportingCross-Functional Team CollaborationU.S. Government-Issued Security Clearance

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Hard Skills

System DevelopmentIntegrationTest PlanningAviation TestingAvionics TestingProposal DevelopmentSchedule ManagementCost ForecastingPerformance TrackingMilestone Reviews

Soft Skills

CollaborationCommunicationProblem-SolvingLeadership

Tools & Technologies

Flight Test Operations PlatformsRaytheon Multi-Program Testbed

Certifications & Qualifications

DoD Secret ClearanceActive U.S. Government-Issued Security Clearance

Industry Keywords

Classified ProgramsSAP ProgramsIntegrated Product Team LeadSupply Chain ManagementSubcontractor Management

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead developmental flight test projects from startup through execution and closure
Ensure alignment with program cost, schedule, and performance objectives
Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams to develop requirements
Support test design efforts
Oversee aircraft modification activities enabling safe mission execution
Support proposal development and resource planning
Contribute to milestone reviews and execution planning for rapid development programs
Own test project budget and schedule, including cost forecasting and performance tracking
Provide regular status reporting to the customer
Coordinate systems, electrical, mechanical, supply chain, quality, and security teams to meet project milestones
Coordinate integration with aircraft maintenance, engineering, and operations teams
Support other Flight Test Operations platforms, including the Experimental B727 Raytheon Multi-program Testbed

Requirements

What you’ll need

University Degree or equivalent experience
Minimum of 5 years relevant experience
Experience working in system development, integration, and test efforts
Experience working classified and SAP programs
Active and transferable U.S. government-issued security clearance required before start date
Ability to obtain an interim U.S. government-issued security clearance required before start date
DoD Secret clearance
U.S. citizenship required
Experience as a deputy or primary Integrated Product Team Lead (IPTL), Cost Account Manager, Earned Value reporting, schedule management, and proposal development preferred
Experience working with Supply Chain and subcontractors preferred
Experience with flight test, test planning, aviation, or avionics testing preferred
Experience working with cross-functional teams in dynamic environments preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Relocation assistance
Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life insurance
Short-term disability
Long-term disability
401(k) match
Flexible spending accounts
Flexible work schedules
Employee assistance program
Employee Scholar Program
Parental leave
Paid time off
Holidays
Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs (eligibility dependent on position and collective-bargaining coverage)