Role Overview
Morse Corp is hiring a mid-level Flight Test Engineer. This is a full-time role in Cambridge. Part of Morse Corp's Qa hiring. Full responsibilities, required qualifications, and the apply link are listed in the description below.
Salary Context
Salary is not disclosed in this posting. Market median for Mid-level Qa roles is $67k-$99k (based on 143 comparable listings). Many employers share specifics during the interview process or after an initial screen.
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Job Description
MORSE Corp is an employee owned, small business based in Cambridge, MA, Arlington, VA, and Seattle, WA with a history of fielding cutting-edge technology. MORSE boasts a specially selected team of scientists, engineers, and software developers to deliver best-in-class technical solutions that solve difficult multidisciplinary problems faced by the US National Security Ecosystem.
As Flight Test Engineer at MORSE, you are a critical member of the team taking vehicles from concept to flight leading fast-paced, iterative, and rigorous test campaigns managing both local and Continental US flight test activities necessary for the development of first-of-a-kind aerial systems. You will provide technical support for multiple programs by managing logistics, safety, and overall coordination of flight test activities. This role will work with engineers across a variety of domains in a rapidly-changing R&D environment and requires a strong sense of systems level design. You will have full responsibility for planning and executing complex test activities at locations including commercial test facilities for Unmanned Aircraft Systems, as well as military bases.
Responsibilities
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Plan and execute local (New England) and Continental US flight test activities, coordinates with project engineers to identify test objectives and data requirements
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Own the details and coordinate resources to execute testing including scheduling of range time, equipment shipment, and travel arrangements
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Ensure necessary test support equipment and instrumentation are available and operable to support testing
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Champion testing best practices and ensures safe conduct of testing activities
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Participate in data reduction and data review of test data to verify that test objectives were met
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Interface with inter-disciplinary engineering teams on novel UAS systems
Requirements
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US CITIZENSHIP REQUIRED or the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance
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Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Aerospace Engineering or related field
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3+ years’ experience as a test engineer in a flight, wind tunnel, or other test environment
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Experience with design of test instrumentation systems for ground and/or flight testing
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Experience with test planning and safety assessments for UAS
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Experience in data reduction in Python, MATLAB, or similar
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25-50% Travel
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Part 107 Certification
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Quad, multirotor, and/or fixed wing pilot experience
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Familiarity with an experimental aircraft airworthiness release process
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Experience with testing UAS Swarming or multi-vehicle control
MORSE Corp’s salary range for this role carefully considers a wide range of compensation factors, including but not limited to, prior experience, education, skills and expertise, location, internal equity, and other factors that are job related and consistent with business need. Therefore, final offer amounts may vary from the amount stated. Depending on role eligibility, total compensation may also include bonus, stock, 401(k) match, paid time off, medical, dental, vision and life insurance.
Employees also receive 10 paid holidays per year. MORSE maintains an “open” leave policy that does not restrict exempt, regular full-time employees to a specific number of paid sick or vacation days. However, this policy is not an “unlimited” paid leave policy.
The team at MORSE takes pride in being the smart team that is easy to work with. We focus on steady, long-term success with an emphasis on exceptionalism and delivering mission-critical impact to our customers. For more information, please visit www.morsecorp.com.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I apply for the Flight Test Engineer position at Morse Corp?
Use the Apply button above to submit your application directly to Morse Corp. Most applications take less than 5 minutes if your resume and contact details are ready, and you'll be routed to the employer's official application system to finish.
Where is the Flight Test Engineer position at Morse Corp located?
This position is based in Cambridge. Morse Corp has not indicated remote or hybrid options for this role, so candidates should plan for on-site work.
What does a Flight Test Engineer at Morse Corp earn?
Morse Corp has not disclosed a salary range in this posting. Many employers share specifics later in the interview process; you can also ask during a recruiter screen if compensation transparency is important to you.
When was the Flight Test Engineer role at Morse Corp posted?
This role was posted on May 13, 2026 (45 days ago). It's still listed as actively hiring; we re-confirm openings against the source system multiple times per day and remove closed roles.
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