Cyient

Flight Test Engineering Planner

Cyient • $88K — $105K *
Greensboro, NC 27406In-Person
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
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Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Associate's or Bachelor's degree in a relevant engineering field (Mechanical, Aerospace, Industrial, Manufacturing, or Engineering Technology) preferred
  • 5+ years of experience creating and maintaining planning documentation
  • 5+ years of hands-on manufacturing experience in fabrication, assembly, or installations
  • Preferred experience in flight test operations
  • Strong familiarity with planning tools such as Teamcenter.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and deliver detailed planning for installation, assembly, and fabrication processes
  • Create clear and accurate work instructions for execution readiness
  • Maintain and optimize the master build sequence within Teamcenter
  • Identify and implement improvements for cost, workflow, and efficiency
  • Manage engineering changes and incorporate updates into build planning
  • Support investigations into quality issues and corrective action processes
  • Continuously enhance planning documentation based on feedback and outcomes.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • 401(k) plan with company match
  • Paid time off and paid holidays
  • Career development opportunities and professional training
  • Flexible work hours and occasional remote work options.
Full Job Description
Job Description

The Flight Test Engineering Planner drives seamless coordination, readiness, and integration of type design and instrumentation engineering to support safe, efficient, and data-driven flight test operations. This role directly enables company mission to deliver high-quality, innovative mobility solutions.

Qualifications

Education
  • Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, Industrial, Manufacturing Engineering, or Engineering Technology preferred

Experience
  • 5+ years of experience creating and maintaining planning documentation (visual and/or written)
  • 5+ years of manufacturing experience in fabrication, assembly, or installations
  • Flight test experience preferred

Key Accountabilities

1. Flight Test Planning & Execution
  • Develop and deliver installation, assembly, and fabrication planning aligned with flight test schedules
  • Create clear, accurate, and timely work instructions to ensure execution readiness
  • Ensure all planning outputs meet quality, safety, and schedule requirements

2. Build Sequence & Process Optimization
  • Own and maintain the master build sequence within Teamcenter
  • Develop visual work instructions that improve clarity and execution efficiency
  • Identify and implement cost, flow, and efficiency improvements
  • Reduce travelled work, unnecessary disassembly, and planning-related non-conformances

3. Engineering Change Integration
  • Review daily Engineering releases for flight test applicability
  • Manage Engineering backlog and prioritize planning activities
  • Develop and release planning to support design changes for development and certification testing
  • Ensure timely incorporation of Engineering updates into the build sequence

4. Quality & Continuous Improvement Support
  • Support root cause investigations and corrective actions
  • Develop and revise work instructions based on quality notifications
  • Partner with maintenance teams to support inspection and modification activities
  • Continuously improve planning documentation based on feedback and lessons learned

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
  • On-time, in-full delivery of planning packages supporting flight test schedules
  • Reduction in travelled work and planning-related rework
  • First-pass yield and reduction of planning-related non-conformances
  • Engineering change lead time and backlog aging

Work Environment & Conditions
  • Work performed in both office and aircraft/production environments
  • Exposure to noise, temperature variations, and aircraft systems
  • Requires physical activity including standing, bending, climbing, and reaching
  • Compliance with FAA, OSHA, DOT, EPA, and company safety standards required
  • Occasional overtime or off-shift support to meet flight test schedules

About Cyient

Cyient is an engineering services company that provides design, engineering, and manufacturing solutions to clients in various industries. The company's services include product design, engineering, and testing, as well as software development and IT services. Cyient's clients include aerospace, defense, medical, and telecommunications companies, among others. The company was founded in 1991 and is headquartered in Hyderabad, India.
Learn more about Cyient
Size
15,000 employees
Industry
Manufacturing & Automotive
Founded
1991
* Ladders Estimates

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