Aeronautical Test Engineer

• Plan and execute performance and GNC/ flight control laws optimization for fixed-wing aircraft.
• Plan and implement engineering and flight test plans and procedures for component, ground, taxi, and flight operations based on aircraft design requirements and software changes.
• Instrument aircraft with sensors, data acquisition, and telemetry systems; validate calibration and data integrity.
• Analyze post-flight data, generate reports, and provide actionable feedback to design and systems teams.
• Work with controls, avionics, propulsion, and systems engineers to align test objectives with performance requirements.
• Participate in integration, repair, and fabrication of aircraft and sub-systems.
• Feed flight data, analyses and insights to aircraft design teams and processes.
• Conduct safety reviews, risk assessments, and test readiness reviews.
• Contribute to development and maintenance of engineering, regulatory and operational documentation.
• Travel up to 25% of time.

• BS/MS or higher in Aerospace Engineering, Controls, or a related field.
• Strong understanding of aircraft dynamics and flight controls.
• 7+ years of experience in aerospace and flight test engineering, or related field specifically on fixed-wing, autonomous aircraft systems.
• Strong & demonstrated knowledge and experience with GNC/ Flight control law software including open source software such as PX4 and Ardupilot.
• Hands-on experience with fixed-wing aircraft flying and/or testing (manned or unmanned).
• Proficiency with data acquisition and analysis software, scripting and tools (MATLAB, Python or similar) and telemetry/DAQ systems.
• Knowledge of flight test regulations, safety protocols, and UAS operational requirements.
• Must be eligible to work in the U.S without company sponsorship and ability to receive and hold government security clearances.
• Exceptional communication and organizational skills.

• Experience supporting experimental flight test programs at startups or R&D organizations.
• Familiarity with flight control systems, avionics, propulsion, autopilots.
• FAA Part 107 certification or piloting experience.
• Experience with system modeling tools or HIL/SIL environments.
• Interest in operating at the boundary of software and hardware in a fast-paced startup.
• Knowledge of industry (ASTM) and FAA/DoD experimental test standards.
• You are a systems thinker who can balance performance, safety, and complexity.
• You are mission-oriented, detail-driven, and excited to move quickly from design analysis to test design to flight.

Benefits, Equity, & Work Location

Enigma Aerospace offers a competitive benefits package including generous healthcare with the option to include an HSA, a 401k plan with a company match component, unlimited PTO, flexible work-from-home policies, stock options, free parking on-site, and a well-stocked snacks and coffee environment.

This position is eligible for equity compensation.

Our headquarters is currently located in Burlington, MA. This position is primarily on-site with an expectation that commuting to our test sites will be required often.

About Enigma Aerospace

Enigma Aerospace is building the next-generation autonomous air cargo solution for military and commercial markets. By combining a novel fixed-wing aircraft design with advanced mission and flight autonomy software, Enigma enables runway-independent resupply in vast, contested theaters and dramatically reduces the cost of commercial cargo delivery. Our technologies deliver charter-level performance at freight prices, redefining what’s possible in the $150B air cargo market.

Headquartered in Burlington, MA, Enigma is a venture-backed company founded by UAS and logistics experts, including a U.S. Air Force veteran. The founding team brings experience from leading organizations such as American Robotics, Airobotics, Exponent, the United States Air Force, Parsons, DIU, and Apple.