Flight Test Engineer

Modern Technology Solutions, Inc.•Niceville, FL

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About The Position

The successful applicant will provide Developmental Test and Evaluation (DT&E) flight test engineering for ground and flight test efforts for US Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) fixed wing aircraft and programs. Responsibilities: Provide flight test engineering expertise for USSOCOM fixed wing aircraft and weapon system development. Act as a Test Conductor for ground and flight test missions Lead and participate in flight test event planning, test execution, data management, data collection and data distribution Develop and review test objectives, plans, flight test cards, and other required documentation Coordinate and provide requirements for test venues, test assets and participants across the DOD Coordinate analysis activities with data analysts Apply technical expertise to assess test range, weapon system, or technology project readiness for testing and advise senior government personnel on test readiness Prepare mission execution schedules, logistics coordination, and track status and risk Interface with other government and range organizations and development contractors Assist in directing test operation efforts across test and operations communities to meet programmatic timelines and overcome resource and schedule challenges, as needed Facilitate the safety and aircraft modification coordination process Aid in operations and maintenance support planning with contract maintenance teams

Requirements

Bachelor of Science degree in engineering or science
8-14+ years in test and evaluation, aerospace duties, and/or related technical work
Ability to obtain and maintain a FAA Class 3 flight physical
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Experience/knowledge of avionics/mission systems, munitions systems, and/or comm/radar systems
Working knowledge of Air Force T&E policies
Proficiency with Microsoft Office products
Ability to work well in a team environment as well as independently
Active Secret Clearance, TS Eligible

Nice To Haves

Prior aircrew experience as WSO, CSO, EWO, or Pilot, preferably on AFSOC platform(s)
Experience serving as a Flight Test Conductor and performing on-aircraft operations
Experience working with or within the 96 Test Wing at Eglin AFB, FL
Active Top-Secret clearance
Test Pilot School Graduate
Master of Science degree in engineering
10+ years in test and evaluation, aerospace duties, and related technical work
Experience preparing flight test documents, Test Plans, Methods of Test, and Flight Test Cards
Experience in flight operations, test operations, SOF, Air Dominance, Strike, or ISR
Experience preparing flight test documents
Instrumentation, data management, and data analysis experience
Experience as an Information System Security Officer (ISSO)

Responsibilities

Provide flight test engineering expertise for USSOCOM fixed wing aircraft and weapon system development.
Act as a Test Conductor for ground and flight test missions
Lead and participate in flight test event planning, test execution, data management, data collection and data distribution
Develop and review test objectives, plans, flight test cards, and other required documentation
Coordinate and provide requirements for test venues, test assets and participants across the DOD
Coordinate analysis activities with data analysts
Apply technical expertise to assess test range, weapon system, or technology project readiness for testing and advise senior government personnel on test readiness
Prepare mission execution schedules, logistics coordination, and track status and risk
Interface with other government and range organizations and development contractors
Assist in directing test operation efforts across test and operations communities to meet programmatic timelines and overcome resource and schedule challenges, as needed
Facilitate the safety and aircraft modification coordination process
Aid in operations and maintenance support planning with contract maintenance teams