Aerospace Test Engineer
Enigma Aerospace
Quality Assurance
Burlington, MA, USA
Posted on Sep 18, 2025
Enigma Aerospace is seeking an Aerospace Test Engineer to lead the analysis and testing of our next-generation, runway-independent autonomous fixed-wing aircraft. This role will involve analysis and inputs into aircraft design and performance, testing for aircraft and flight subsystems from benchtop, ground testing through flight testing, ensuring our aircraft perform as expected and is ready for inclusion in demonstrations, exercises and sustained flight operations.
This is a cross-functional position that spans aircraft design and analysis, flight test, flight software modifications, avionics/telemetry, instrumentation, and system integration. You’ll work alongside software, avionics, systems, and other engineering teams to ensure our flight systems are ready for complex, real-world operations.
Responsibilities
- Remotely pilot Enigma’s large fixed-wing subscale aircraft platforms.
- Participate in integration and fabrication of aircraft and sub-systems.
- Plan and implement engineering and flight test plans and procedures for component, ground, taxi, and flight operations based on aircraft design requirements.
- 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.
- 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.
Desired Qualifications
- BS/MS or higher in Aerospace Engineering, Controls, or a related field.
- 7+ years of experience in aerospace and flight test engineering, or related field specifically on fixed-wing, autonomous aircraft systems.
- Hands-on experience with fixed-wing aircraft flying and/or testing (manned or unmanned).
- Proficiency with data analysis tools (MATLAB, Python) 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.
Great to Have Qualifications and 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 and ST/LT disability coverage 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
