E-130j Navigation Flight Test Engineer Company Job Id Location Nas Patuxent River, Md Date Posted 05-18-2026

Tekla Research Inc

Nas Patuxent River, MD, US
Base: $90,000-$130,000; bonus/equity: not specifie...
On-site
Navair or nawcad experience
Mechanical electrical aerospace systems
Requirements development test planning
This role supports the test and evaluation of E-130J Navigation Systems by applying engineering principles to research, analyze, plan, design, develop, implement, test, or evaluate systems

Job Summary

  • This role supports the test and evaluation of E-130J Navigation Systems by applying engineering principles to research, analyze, plan, design, develop, implement, test, or evaluate systems.
  • Candidates must possess a minimum of three years of specific NAVAIR or NAWCAD experience performing engineering functions related to mechanical, electrical, or aerospace systems.
  • The position offers comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, 401K retirement matching, tuition assistance, and 11 paid federal holidays.

Matching Summary

This role supports the test and evaluation of E-130J Navigation Systems by applying engineering principles to research, analyze, plan, design, develop, implement, test, or evaluate systems.

Salary

Base: $90,000-$130,000; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, Tuition Assistance

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • NAVAIR or NAWCAD experience
  • mechanical electrical aerospace systems
  • requirements development test planning

Nice-to-have

  • Aircraft Navigation Systems expertise
  • Avionics Integration background
  • TACAMO mission requirements knowledge

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor of Science in Engineering or Computer Science
  • Minimum 3 years NAVAIR or NAWCAD experience
  • U.S. Citizenship required

Work Rights

Must be a U.S. Citizen

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