Flight Test Engineer

Canvas • Eglin AFB, FL

11h • Onsite

About The Position

This role involves assisting in the development of test objectives, methods, procedures, and data collection plans for Developmental Test & Evaluation (DT&E) and Qualification Test & Evaluation (QT&E) activities on C 130 platforms. The engineer will conduct technical evaluations of requirements and system descriptions, assess operability and performance, and contribute to improving testability. Responsibilities include participating in test planning meetings, developing test documentation such as test plans, CONOPS, flight test cards, and reports, and coordinating with various engineering, aircrew, and support teams. The role also involves supporting the execution of ground and flight tests, collecting and analyzing data, and preparing final test reports.

Requirements

• 3 to 10 years of relevant engineering experience in fixed wing developmental or qualification test environments, ideally with C 130 or similar platforms.
• Demonstrated ability to independently perform test engineering duties including test development, analysis, coordination, and reporting.
• Experience applying engineering, mathematical, and statistical methods to evaluate aircraft/system performance and validate test adequacy.
• Familiarity with Air Force test planning processes, safety of test criteria, and coordination requirements across ranges, airspace, aircraft maintenance, instrumentation, and support agencies.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in an applicable engineering discipline.
• Active Secret clearance.
• U.S. citizenship required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing test objectives, methods, detailed procedures, run cards, scripts, instrumentation requirements, and data collection plans for DT&E and QT&E activities on C 130 platforms.
• Conduct technical evaluations of requirement documents, system descriptions, and modification proposals; assess system operability, integration, and functionality; and contribute recommendations to improve testability and mission aligned performance.
• Attend and participate in test planning meetings, working groups, briefings, and TIMs; support preparation of briefing materials and ensure test objectives and support requirements are fully defined.
• Develop and staff essential test documentation including MOTs, test plans, CONOPS, flight test cards, interim/final reports, TEMPs, and T&E strategies while coordinating with engineers, analysts, aircrew, logisticians, and support agencies.
• Support execution of ground and flight tests—when approved, serving as a non rated crewmember—collecting data, validating instrumentation accuracy, conducting analysis, and preparing mission accomplishment and final test reports.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level