Flight Test Engineer, Journeyman

Eglin AFB, FL, US • Posted 10 days ago • Updated 6 hours ago

Full Time

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Quality Assurance
Workflow
Orchestration
Data Quality
Test Execution
Data Management
Data Collection
Distribution
Test Plans
Documentation
Logistics
Management
Collaboration
Microsoft Office
Communication
Aerospace
Machine Learning (ML)
System Testing
Artificial Intelligence
Adobe AIR
Evaluation
GCS
Science
Information System Security
Testing
DoD
Security Clearance

Summary

The successful applicant will provide Developmental Test and Evaluation (DT&E) flight test engineering for ground and flight test efforts for US Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) fixed wing aircraft and programs.

Responsibilities:

Provide flight test engineering expertise for USSOCOM fixed wing, Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS), small UAS (sUAS), and weapon system development programs.
Act as Test Conductor for programs involving Group 2-5 UAS and their associated networks
Evaluate and validate ML/AI system performance, robustness, safety, and reliability using defined metrics and test frameworks
Build AI agent workflows including decision logic, tool integration, memory, and orchestration for test environments
Apply responsible and governed AI practices, including bias assessment, explainability, traceability, and human-in-the-loop controls
Identify technical risks related to data quality, model performance, AI behavior, security, and integration, and develop mitigation strategies
Support and participate in flight test planning, test execution, data management, data collection, and data distribution
Develop and review test objectives, test plans, flight test cards, and other required documentation
Coordinate and provide requirements for test venues, test assets and participants across the DOD
Coordinate analysis activities with data analysts
Apply technical expertise to assess test range, weapon system, or technology project readiness for testing and advise senior test personnel on test readiness
Prepare mission execution schedules, logistics coordination, and track status and risk
Interface with other government and range organizations and development contractors
Assist in directing test operation efforts across test and operational communities to meet programmatic timelines and overcome resource and schedule challenges, as needed
Facilitate the safety and aircraft modification coordination process
Aid in operations and maintenance support planning with contract maintenance teams
Ability to communicate complex ML/AI concepts to technical and non-technical audiences

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor of Science degree in engineering or science
Ability to obtain and maintain FAA Class 3 flight physical
Proficiency with Microsoft Office products
Ability to work well in a team environment as well as independently
Excellent written and oral communication skills
3+ years in test and evaluation, aerospace duties, and/or related technical work
Experience building evaluation and testing frameworks for ML/AI systems
Autonomous system test experience and/or experience using Artificial Intelligence in testing
Working knowledge of Air Force UAS test and evaluation policies
Ability to operate in Ground Control Stations (GCS) and/or Control Rooms
Active Secret Clearance

Desired Qualifications:

Master of Science degree in engineering or science
Understanding of and significant experience with small UAS (sUAS) systems, command and control links, networks, and/or associated data links
Experience with Group 2-3 sUAS testing on DoD test ranges
Previous or active qualification/currency for Group 2-5 UAS operations
Test Pilot School Graduate
Experience as an Information System Security Officer (ISSO)
Experience testing at various DoD test ranges
Active Top-Secret clearance with SCI eligibility

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Dice Id: RTL041421
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Posted 10 days ago

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