Flight Test Conductor

Job#: 3030268

Job Description:
Flight Test Conductor

Location: Edwards AFB, California (Onsite)

Employment Type: Contract

Role Overview

An opportunity is available for a Flight Test Conductor to lead flight test program planning and execution. This position will involve many aspects of flight sciences and mission systems. The successful candidate will lead test conduct through coordination of flight test operations with various functions and support groups. Regular and predictable attendance is required for this non-managerial, non-leadership role.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the development and verification of test methods.
• Develop detailed test procedures, instrumentation, and configuration definitions needed to perform tests and minimize risk.
• Perform detailed planning and execution of aircraft ground and flight tests.
• Review test data, including off-nominal data, for accuracy, quality, and fidelity prior to delivery.
• Prepare and publish test reports to document test results and satisfy requirements.
• Present test results internally.
• Archive data and reports.
• Train and guide junior test conductors with their career development in flight test.

Required Qualifications

• A Bachelor of Science degree or higher in Engineering, Engineering Technology, Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics, Physics, or Chemistry is required.
• 5+ years of experience with the principles of flight test or experience directly supporting flight test operations is required.
• Must have 5+ years of experience in planning and conducting system-level lab, ground, or flight testing, along with 100 or more hours of control room experience as a Test Conductor.

Preferred Qualifications

• 10+ years of related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 5+ years of experience performing tactical aircraft flight testing, including planning and execution.
• 5+ years of experience directly interfacing with customers and senior program leadership.
• 5+ years of experience developing detailed test points from system-level specification requirements, including test planning, execution, and reporting of test results.

PLEASE NOTE: Candidates must be able to obtain and/or maintain a Department of Defense Secret clearance as a condition and continuation of employment.

This employer is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

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Everforth Apex is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Everforth Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico. Everforth Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click for more details.

Everforth Apex Benefits Overview: Everforth Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Everforth Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Everforth Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Everforth Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our 'Welcome Packet' as well, which an Everforth Apex team member can provide.