Flight Test Engineer

Our client, a leading entity in the aerospace sector, is currently seeking a skilled and diligent Flight Test Engineer to join their team. This role is pivotal in planning, executing, and reporting flight and ground tests to ensure aircraft and system performance meets the requisite standards and requirements.Key Responsibilities:Own requirements-to-test traceability for assigned systems and features.Develop and author flight and ground test plans, test cards, procedures, instrumentation plans, and risk assessments; drive reviews and secure approvals through the safety and governance process.Lead the coordination of test readiness, including aircraft configuration control, instrumentation fit, sensor calibration, data acquisition setup, and pre-test checks.Support flight and ground test execution in operational roles, ensuring strict safety discipline.Analyse test data, develop plots, statistics, and technical narratives; identify root causes and propose improvements.Produce test reports, results summaries, and verification/validation evidence packs for internal decisions and regulatory engagement.Manage anomalies for assigned areas, documenting findings, coordinating troubleshooting, and defining/ executing re-test plans.Work closely with Flight Operations and Maintenance to improve procedures, crew briefings, and operational checklists.Mentor and support junior engineers in test preparation, data handling, and report writing.Maintain compliance with aviation standards and ..... full job details .....