Senior Principal Flight Test Engineer

Title : Senior Principal Flight Test Engineer

Location : Edwards, CA

Required Skills Experience with F-35, radar signal processing, and datalink test.

Job Description:

• Review and evaluate test requirements to develop flight test plans.
• Conduct and lead execution of flight missions as Test Conductor.
• Verify and report on status of test program. Review any initial analysis of flight test results and hand-off data and reported issues for further analysis.
• Collaborate with contractor engineering analysis and test operations personnel in the design and execution of tests, analysis of data, and reporting of results, including the interpretation of the significance of the findings.
• Draft reports and technical papers on the results of developmental and/or experimental flight testing of the aircraft. Compile, reduce, format, analyze and present test data.
• Provide subject matter expert support to sponsors, project directors, Research Program Directors, and the Division Vice President on issues related to leadership, personnel and readiness.
• Work independently and proactively within scope of assigned tasks, coordinating directly with leadership to accomplish assigned missions.
• Provide training to junior flight test engineers on the conduct of tactical aircraft mission systems test.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education:

• Bachelor s degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, Math (STEM), aeronautical engineering or related field, or equivalent combination of education and/or work experience. Advanced degree preferred.

Experience:

• Eight years of work experience, including test planning, execution, reporting and analysis. Advanced degree preferred.

Skills:

• Ability to apply practical knowledge of aerospace engineering and flight test principles to developmental test of radio frequency and optical sensors or networks.
• Basic knowledge on the theory and applicability of aerodynamics and propulsion.
• Demonstrated ability to identify issues and develop viable solutions to produce team-wide results in a developing flight test structure.
• Self-starter with innovative approach and technical expertise to complete complex assignments.
• Strong ability to clearly and effectively interact with Client research staff, management, and sponsors.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, written and oral communication skills, with the ability to teach and mentor less-experienced engineers.

Clearance:

• Top Secret security clearance required.

In-Person:

• Relocation assistance is provided.
• This position is not eligible for telecommuting or hybrid work arrangements.
• Occasional flexible work schedule may be possible at the discretion of the Supervisor.