Flight Test Engineer

Canvas Inc. • Flat, MO

3d

About The Position

This role involves supporting the development of test objectives, methods, procedures, instrumentation requirements, and data collection plans for DT&E activities. The engineer will conduct technical evaluations of program requirements, assess the operability and functionality of rotary wing systems, and recommend improvements. Responsibilities include attending test planning meetings, preparing test material and schedules, and assisting in the planning and structuring of flight tests. The role also involves supporting the execution of ground and flight tests as a test conductor or instrumentation operator, collecting and analyzing data, validating results, and contributing to test reports. A Bachelor's or Master's degree in an applicable engineering discipline is required, along with an active Secret clearance and U.S. citizenship.

Requirements

• 3 to 10 years of relevant engineering experience in rotary wing flight test, development, or qualification testing environments.
• Demonstrated ability to independently perform all functional duties including test planning, documentation development, instrumentation support, and data analysis.
• Experience evaluating aircraft systems performance using mathematical, statistical, and engineering analytical techniques.
• Familiarity with Air Force test planning processes, instrumentation packages, and coordination requirements for airspace, ranges, aircraft, frequencies, munitions, and test resources.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in an applicable engineering discipline.
• Active Secret clearance.
• U.S. citizenship required.

Responsibilities

• Support development of test objectives, methods, detailed procedures, instrumentation requirements, and data collection plans for DT&E activities.
• Conduct technical evaluations of program requirements documents, system descriptions, and modification proposals.
• Assess operability, integration, and functionality of rotary wing systems and recommend improvements or redesigns.
• Attend and participate in test planning meetings, TIMs, reviews, audits, and briefings.
• Prepare and deliver test material, schedules, and status updates, maintaining close coordination with program offices.
• Assist in planning and structuring flight tests by developing test plans, MOTs, CONOPS, flight test cards, schedules, and engineering documentation IAW AFTC and 96 TW guidance.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary support personnel for mission execution.
• Support execution of ground and flight tests as a non-crewmember test conductor or instrumentation operator.
• Collect and reduce data; validate results and instrumentation accuracy.
• Assist in writing mission accomplishment reports and final test reports.

What This Job Offers

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