Flight Analyst ODA Unit Member / Flight Test Engineer

L3HHCM20 • Greenville, TX

63d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is for a Flight Test Engineer reporting to the ISR Sector Flight Test and Flight Operations Department. The successful candidate will become an FAA ODA Flight Analyst Unit Member, generating flight test data, or approving flight test data on behalf of the FAA.

Requirements

• Existing Active DoD SECRET security clearance; must be able to obtain TS/SCI clearances as required.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Aeronautical Engineering and minimum 9 years of prior relevant experience to include in flight operations including test management and execution. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 7 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 13 years of prior related experience.
• The candidate must have demonstrated expertise in airspace/range management, FAA certification requirements and systems engineering disciplines associated with a flight test/demonstration program to include requirements definition, design reviews and documentation, and systems integration.
• Candidate must have the ability to obtain Class III Airman certificate.
• Familiar with analysis and testing for air vehicle performance, handling qualities and structural loads.
• Knowledge/experience with FAA Part 23, 25, 27, 29 and 91 regulations.
• Knowledge/experience with MIL-HDBK-516 and JSSG series.
• The candidate must have experience in managing ground and flight test teams in various categories of aircraft.

Nice To Haves

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products.
• Graduate of a military Experimental Test Pilot School or are a FAA Flight Analyst DER with a current eCOA.

Responsibilities

• Define test requirements, develop test procedures and test plans, execute and manage ground and flight test events, range and airspace management, data collection and analysis, instrumentation of test assets and documentation/ presentation of test results
• Interact with other systems engineers, and collaborate with our mechanical, electrical and aeronautical engineers in planning, design and manufacture of systems to ensure successful air vehicle and flight systems performance.
• Determine compliance with Military Specification/FAA Certification requirements and assist with the gathering of flight test data.
• Participate in aircraft flight testing during experimental and engineering flight tests, production acceptance and flight test support through specifically prescribed tests and maneuvers.
• Coordinate test flight operations.
• May serve as a Test Director, responsible for the execution of flight and ground tests.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees