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.
MORSE is an innovative, employee-owned, tech company located in Kendall Square in Cambridge, MA specializing in solving multi-disciplinary problems faced by the US National Security Ecosystem. Our specially selected team of engineers, software developers and scientists develop algorithms, software integrated prototypes and solutions for Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Manned and Unmanned Aerial Vehicles, Mission Planning, and Situational Awareness.
As Senior Flight Test Engineer at MORSE, you will be supporting this mission by 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. The candidate should be able to work with engineers across a variety of domains in a rapidly-changing R&D environment. The candidate should be comfortable taking full responsibility for complex test activities at locations including commercial test facilities for Unmanned Aircraft Systems, as well as military bases.
ResponsibilitiesPlans and executes local (New England) and Continental US flight test activities, coordinates with project engineers to identify test objectives and data requirements
Coordinates resources to execute testing including scheduling of range time, equipment shipment, and travel arrangements
Ensures necessary test support equipment and instrumentation are available and operable to support testing
Is champion for testing best practices and ensures safe conduct of testing activities
Participates in data reduction and data review of test data to verify that test objectives were met
US CITIZENSHIP REQUIRED or the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance
5-10 years’ experience as a test engineer in a flight, wind tunnel, or similar test environment
Experience with design of test instrumentation systems for ground and/or flight testing
Familiarity with an experimental aircraft airworthiness release process
Experience developing test instrumentation software in MATLAB, Python or similar
25% Travel (local New England trips for first two years, then 1-week trips within Continental US in future years)
B.S. in Engineering discipline
The team at MORSE takes pride in being the smart team that is easy to work with. We focus on steady, long-term success while maintaining a collaborative, enjoyable work experience for its employees. Our team values work-life balance through flexibility and other programs, along with a comprehensive benefits package for employees and families. For more information, please visit www.morsecorp.com.
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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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.
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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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