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.
ResponsibilitiesPlan and execute local (New England) and Continental US flight test activities, coordinates with project engineers to identify test objectives and data requirements
Own the details and coordinate resources to execute testing including scheduling of range time, equipment shipment, and travel arrangements
Ensure necessary test support equipment and instrumentation are available and operable to support testing
Champion testing best practices and ensures safe conduct of testing activities
Participate in data reduction and data review of test data to verify that test objectives were met
Interface with inter-disciplinary engineering teams on novel UAS systems
US CITIZENSHIP REQUIRED or the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Aerospace Engineering or related field
3+ years’ experience as a test engineer in a flight, wind tunnel, or other test environment
Experience with design of test instrumentation systems for ground and/or flight testing
Experience with test planning and safety assessments for UAS
Experience in data reduction in Python, MATLAB, or similar
25-50% Travel
Part 107 Certification
Quad, multirotor, and/or fixed wing pilot experience
Familiarity with an experimental aircraft airworthiness release process
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.
Skills Required
- US Citizenship required or ability to obtain U.S. Security Clearance
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Aerospace Engineering or related field
- 3+ years' experience as a test engineer in a flight, wind tunnel, or other test environment
- Experience with design of test instrumentation systems for ground and/or flight testing
- Experience with test planning and safety assessments for UAS
- Experience in data reduction in Python, MATLAB, or similar
- Part 107 Certification
- Quad, multirotor, and/or fixed wing pilot experience
- Familiarity with an experimental aircraft airworthiness release process
- Experience with testing UAS Swarming or multi-vehicle control
What the Team is Saying
MORSE Corp Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Equity Value & Accessibility — Employee ownership is described as 100% employee‑owned with all full‑time employees as shareholders, and company equity is included in total rewards. Feedback suggests broad access to ownership enhances alignment and potential long‑term value.
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Healthcare Strength — Health, dental, vision, life, and short/long‑term disability insurance are enumerated alongside mental health benefits and FSA options. Feedback suggests the breadth of coverage is comprehensive and well‑rounded.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — An open/unlimited PTO policy, paid holidays and sick time, and generous parental leave with a return‑to‑work program are highlighted. Feedback suggests flexibility in time off and family support is a notable strength.
MORSE Corp Insights
What We Do
MORSE is a specially selected team of scientists, engineers, and software developers who use asymmetric and unconventional approaches to deploy practical solutions that solve difficult multi-disciplinary problems faced by the US National Security Ecosystem.
Why Work With Us
We have culture of exceptionally talented, smart individuals united by the goal of fielding high-quality, novel technology to support our customers in the National Security Ecosystem. The internal MORSE ethos involves fostering individuals to pursue goals and interests, innovate, and solve hard problems.
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Hybrid Workspace
Employees engage in a combination of remote and on-site work.
Most of our staff are in the office 3+ days a week
