Flight Test Engineer

Kranze Technology Solutions
Des Plaines, IL


KTS is seeking an experienced, talented, and motivated Flight Test Engineer. The successful candidate will have significant experience with computer hardware and software and have demonstrated critical thinking and problem-solving skills in a high-pressure environment. This position works with limited supervision, handles simultaneous tasks, contributes innovate ideas to improve product capabilities, and leads smaller integration efforts.

Responsibilities:

  • Support field testing including system installation, data collection, and performance analysis
  • Execute system integration, verification and validation, and effectiveness analysis
  • Design test installation configurations, wire harnesses, and data collection systems
  • Work with other KTS engineering disciplines to design, develop and test hardware and software systems
  • Direct interface with external customers and the Warfighter regarding the scheduling, execution, and performance of field testing

Requirements :

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or related field
  • In person/onsite position
  • 50% Travel required to support field test events
  • Comfortable with computer hardware, architecture, networking and software
  • Experience with Windows and Unix operating systems
  • Experience with basic electronics including circuits and wiring diagrams
  • C/C++ or scripting language (Matlab, Python) programming experience preferred
  • Strong analytical problem solving skills in high pressure environments
  • Hardware and software troubleshooting skills
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills
  • US citizen with the ability to obtain a Secret clearance
  • Ability to pass and maintain FAA Class III Flight Physical and Non-Aircrew NASTP Class 2, 3, and 4 training

Benefits
Kranze Technology Solutions is proud to provide extremely competitive benefits to all full time employees including:

  • Comprehensive Leave plan (Paid Time Off)
  • Comprehensive Health Care package including Medical, Vision, Dental, Health Savings Account (HSA), and more
  • 401 (k) retirement plan
  • Paid Overtime
  • Flex Time and Flexible Scheduling
  • Opportunities to travel
  • Tuition Reimbursement options
  • Casual and relaxed work environment


About Kranze Technology Solutions
We are part of an SPX Technologies’ Communication Technologies platform in the Detection & Measurement business segment. KTS is focused in the defense industry specializing in Infrared Countermeasures (IRCM) systems, digital interoperability and networking, and program support for the US Navy, US Marine Corps, and Special Operations Command. We provide hardware and software product development, systems integration, system test and evaluation support, modeling and simulation analysis, and other engineering services to support the Warfighter.
Each team member has significant opportunities to solve a variety of complex technical challenges in small teams while working hand in hand with our defense customers.

We recognize that attracting the best talent is key to our strategy and success as a company. As a result, we aim for flexibility in structuring competitive compensation offers to ensure we are able to attract the best candidates. As required by law in this state, the estimated salary range for this position is $80,000-$100,000 and represents our good faith estimate as to what our ideal candidates are likely to expect. We tailor our offers within the range based on organizational needs, internal equity, market data, geographic zone, and the selected candidate’s experience, education, industry knowledge, location, technical and communication skills, and other factors that may prove relevant during the selection process.

KTS is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. All applicants will be considered for employment without regards to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status, or any other segmenting characteristics protected by law.

If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to:
Human Resources
847-737-7299


Posted 2025-09-14

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