Flight Test Execution Engineer

Job overview

The Flight Test Execution Engineer is an onsite, full-time role in Huntsville, AL. Compensation is not specified. Iron Will Ventures provides defense technology and engineering services supporting advanced testing, technical analysis, and national security programs. The engineer supports flight-test planning, integration, coordination, execution, and post-test assessment for advanced missile systems, hypersonic technologies, and other national-security programs. The role helps align technical requirements, schedules, range assets, and operational procedures so test activities can be conducted and evaluated effectively. Travel to test ranges and other mission locations is required as needed.

What you'll do

• Support flight-test activities from mission planning through readiness, execution, and post-test assessment.
• Assist with test plans, schedules, procedures, and mission documentation.
• Coordinate test objectives, vehicle requirements, instrumentation, range assets, and operational constraints with government program offices, test ranges, launch providers, engineering teams, and industry partners.
• Participate in readiness reviews, rehearsals, and mission execution.
• Track and help resolve technical, scheduling, and operational issues.
• Support launch and flight-test operations, instrumentation and telemetry integration, data collection, post-test reviews, lessons learned, and process improvements.
• Prepare technical documentation, status reports, and briefings.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

flight test execution engineer

huntsville al

iron will ventures

flight testing

missile systems

hypersonic technologies

mission planning

test readiness

telemetry

instrumentation

national security

security clearance eligibility

travel required

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Requires a bachelor’s degree in engineering, aerospace, physics, or a related discipline (or equivalent relevant experience), 3–7 years of relevant experience, willingness to travel, and ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance.

About the employer

Iron Will Ventures is hiring for this role. Industry: Engineering Services. Sector: 54.