Flight Test Engineer V

JT4•Edwards AFB, CA

1d•$135,000 - $180,000•Onsite

About The Position

An Engineer V serves as a principal investigator and individual contributor to contract research, development, integration, and sustainment projects. The 418th Flight Test Squadron at Edwards Air Force Base, California is currently seeking one JT4 experienced Flight Test Engineer. This is a flying position.

Requirements

A Bachelor of Science in Engineering from an ABET-accredited academic institution and 14 years of related engineering experience, or an accredited Master of Science in Engineering and a minimum of 10 years of related engineering experience, or an accredited doctorate degree in engineering and a minimum of eight (8) years of related engineering experience are required for this position.
Well-established, substantial, professional reputation in one or more of the principal technical disciplines of the company
Demonstrated ability to direct senior technical personnel in project assignments involving research, development, integration, and sustainment of complex systems or processes
Working knowledge of computer systems and computer-based engineering tools
Superior communications skills, both verbal and written, in day-to-day project activities as well as in briefing customers and in writing reports and proposals
Planning/organizational skills and the ability to work under deadlines
Must possess a valid, state issued driver’s license
Must be able to obtain and maintain security clearance
Must be able to obtain and maintain FAA Class II medical (pre-employment)
Must be a U.S. citizen
Water Survival training
Land Survival training
Altitude Chamber training
Aircraft specific training

Nice To Haves

BS Aerospace Engineering
FAA Private Pilot License
Practical aviation experience
Current Top Secret security clearance

Responsibilities

Develop and apply advanced methods, theories, and research techniques in the investigation and solution of complex and difficult system design requirements and problems
Conduct investigations of considerable complexity
Provide technical consultation to other organizations or customers
Direct interface with internal and external customers at all levels from quotation to final design
Act as liaison for test activities, design reviews, and technical working group meetings to comply with requirements and specifications
Plan, conduct, and technically direct projects or major phases of significant projects requiring the expert application of advanced knowledge
Review completion and implementation of systems additions and/or enhancements and recommend corrections in technical application and analysis to management
Represent the company as technical advisor in high-level meetings and briefings with company and customer personnel
Prepare, deliver, and submit technical papers and perform engineering studies
Support development of technical proposals and provide comments on the technical content and level of effort of the proposed scope of work
Act as a company/industry expert resource on the most complex engineering problems
Maintain technical project responsibility for assigned tasks and advise management of progress in support of the technical and administrative direction of project operations
Conduct site visits and experimental investigations and analyze engineering problems, propose solutions and alternatives, and provide recommendations
Develop, interpret, and implement technical and administrative operating policies and procedures
Ensure safe, effective, and efficient test
Leads flight test execution as onboard flying Test Conductor while monitoring safety of flight and data parameters real-time
Maintains test discipline during test execution, employing crew resource management and operational risk management techniques
Leads pre- and post-flight mission briefings. Documents test results post-flight
Identifies resources required for flight test missions, and coordinates with other teams such as discipline engineering, maintenance, management, and aircrew to ensure effective test execution
Works closely with Test Pilots in all stages of test execution: test planning, design reviews, test plan working groups, test plan technical and safety planning, test cards, test execution, and post-test reporting as required
Perform other job-related duties, as required
Each employee must read, understand and implement the general and specific operational, safety, quality, and environmental requirements of all plans, procedures, and policies pertaining to their job.