Support Engineer - Support Engineer III

Job#: 3022630

Job Description:

JOB TITLE:Support Engineer III

DURATION: 12 MONTHS

LCOATION: ONSITE IN SEATTLE WA

PAY RATE: $31- $41 HOURLY

Job Description: We are seeking an experienced Drone Flight Test Instrumentation Engineer to design, manage and employ a variety of standard and custom configured instrumentation, including proprietary data recording and aircraft systems command modules. The ideal candidate will be able to assist with writing flight test plans to meet engineering team requirements and then be responsible for ensuring optimized instrumentation configurations, function and data recovery/delivery consistent with high-paced flight test operations.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's in Electrical/Mechanical/Aerospace Engineering

3-5+ years flight test instrumentation experience

Hands-on sensor integration (accelerometers, strain gauges, thermocouples, cameras)

Data acquisition systems and analysis expertise

Core Responsibilities

Design, develop, and operate flight test instrumentation end-to-end

Integrate sensors with vehicle systems (weight/balance, EMI, thermal testing)

Manage vendor relationships and project budgets

Provide troubleshooting support and develop contingency plans

Create documentation and standard operating procedures

Travel time requirements estimated at 10%

Key Required Technical Skills

Flight test sensor integration and data reduction

GNSS/DGNSS systems setup

Electrical power systems and fault injection

Environmental testing standards (DO-160G)

CAD software proficiency

Demonstrated ability to review test objectives and generate instrumentation plans to meet supporting data collection requirements.

Essential Traits

Works autonomously in ambiguous situations

Strong customer focus with timely deliverables

Bias for action under tight timelines

Continuous improvement mindset

Willingness to travel and work flexible hours

Preferred

Drone/UAV or aerospace testing experience

Certification/regulatory testing knowledge

Wind tunnel testing background

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Apex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join 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. Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click for more details.

Apex Benefits Overview: 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. 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, 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. 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 Apex team member can provide.