Flight Test Engineer

Eglin AFB, FL, US • Posted 30+ days ago • Updated 11 hours ago
Full Time
On-site
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Job Details

Skills

  • Quality Assurance
  • Test Execution
  • Data Management
  • Data Collection
  • Distribution
  • Test Plans
  • Documentation
  • Logistics
  • Management
  • Collaboration
  • Microsoft Office
  • Communication
  • Aerospace
  • Adobe AIR
  • Evaluation
  • GCS
  • Science
  • System Testing
  • Artificial Intelligence
  • 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
  • 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

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
  • 10+ years in test and evaluation, aerospace duties, and/or related technical work
  • 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
  • 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
  • Autonomous system test experience highly desired
  • Experience using Artificial Intelligence as a tool or in testing highly desired
  • Previous or active qualification/currency for Group 2-5 UAS operations highly desired
  • 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
  • Position Id: 4ccb0db8d89b90b3c31180acdbeaeaaa
  • Posted 30+ days ago
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