FLIGHT TEST ENGINEER III - Contractor / Consultant

AeroTEC Inc. • Seattle, WA

16d • Remote

About The Position

The primary role in this position is as a Flight Test Engineer who is responsible for coordinating test and certification requirements, authoring and executing flight and ground test plans for a wide variety of aircraft platforms including FAA Part 23, 25, 27 and 29 as well as new and novel technology demonstrator programs such as electric and hydrogen propulsion. This role requires the significant exercise of independent discretion and judgment in matters of significance. Additional opportunities also exist to support the design team, flight science team or other teams as company needs and personal career desires dictate.

Requirements

• Four (4) year degree in Engineering with a focus in Electrical Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering, Mathematics, Physics or related Science or equivalent experience.
• Technical experience with aerospace and/or space vehicle electrical systems, wire harnesses, fluid systems, rocket propulsion, hydraulics and mechanical systems.
• Ability to read wire diagrams, drawings, schematics and models to learn system design and intended function with minimal instruction.
• Experience executing tests using scripts using simulations and/or hardware and system of systems.
• Flight and/or space vehicle flight software development experience
• Has or is able to obtain an FAA 3rd Class Medical Certificate.
• State driver’s license and clean driving record required.
• Must be a “U.S. Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.15 (U.S. Citizen, Lawful Permanent Resident, Refugee, or Asylee).

Responsibilities

• Coordinating test and certification requirements
• Authoring and executing flight and ground test plans for a wide variety of aircraft platforms including FAA Part 23, 25, 27 and 29
• Supporting new and novel technology demonstrator programs such as electric and hydrogen propulsion
• Coding/scripting experience to write test automation scripts
• Technical Writing of Procedures, Plans, as well as Results based Test Reports

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Associate degree