Flight Test Instrumentation Engineer

Saratech • Mission Viejo, CA

1d • Remote

About The Position

Remote with occasional travel to the Dallas area.
The Flight Test Instrumentation Engineering Contractor shall provide engineering services for flight test Instrumentation planning, scheduling, budgeting, risk management, process development, design and layout of test article instrumentation, test support services, review of milestone products, coordination and support with FAR Part 23 certification. The Flight Test Engineering and Operations Consultant's responsibilities shall include, but not be limited to, the following:
Flight Test Instrumentation Design
Develop comprehensive flight test instrumentation designs aligned with program milestones.
Identify test requirements, resources, and timelines to develop Instrumentation designs.
Scheduling & Budgeting
Collaborate and engage with detailed schedules for flight test instrumentation designs.
Assist in budgeting and cost tracking for flight test instrumentation designs.
Risk Management
Identify potential risks and develop mitigation strategies.
Support safety assessments and contingency planning.
Support the Head of Flight Test Instrumentation with instrumentation designs.
Process Development
Establish standardized processes to support Flight Test Instrumentation designs.
Document workflows and best practices for repeatability.
Recommend enhancements, industry best practices, and lessons learned.
Design & Layout
Provide consultation on design and layout of:
Test article instrumentation with contingency / backup data sources.
Test Support Services
Coordinate logistics and technical support for flight Test Instrumentation designs.
Ensure readiness of ground and flight assets.
Review of Milestone Products
Evaluate and provide feedback on key deliverables.
Ensure alignment with program objectives and certification requirements.
FAR Part 23 Certification Support
Assist in coordination and documentation for certification.
Provide technical expertise during compliance reviews.

Responsibilities

• Flight Test Instrumentation Design
• Develop comprehensive flight test instrumentation designs aligned with program milestones.
• Identify test requirements, resources, and timelines to develop Instrumentation designs.
• Scheduling & Budgeting
• Collaborate and engage with detailed schedules for flight test instrumentation designs.
• Assist in budgeting and cost tracking for flight test instrumentation designs.
• Risk Management
• Identify potential risks and develop mitigation strategies.
• Support safety assessments and contingency planning.
• Support the Head of Flight Test Instrumentation with instrumentation designs.
• Process Development
• Establish standardized processes to support Flight Test Instrumentation designs.
• Document workflows and best practices for repeatability.
• Recommend enhancements, industry best practices, and lessons learned.
• Design & Layout
• Provide consultation on design and layout of:
• Test article instrumentation with contingency / backup data sources.
• Test Support Services
• Coordinate logistics and technical support for flight Test Instrumentation designs.
• Ensure readiness of ground and flight assets.
• Review of Milestone Products
• Evaluate and provide feedback on key deliverables.
• Ensure alignment with program objectives and certification requirements.
• FAR Part 23 Certification Support
• Assist in coordination and documentation for certification.
• Provide technical expertise during compliance reviews.

Benefits

• Insurance: All full-time regular employees (and dependents) are eligible to get medical, dental, vision coverage. Employees also can buy up on benefits like FSA, HSA, Life insurance, long and short-term disability.
• Retirement Plan: All employees can enroll in the company's 401k with company matching.
• Paid Time Off: All full-time regular exempt employees are eligible for our Discretionary Time Off vacation policy after 90 days from their start date, Discretionary Time Off plan is a non-accrual plan for employees. All full-time regular non-exempt employees are eligible for our Paid Time Off Plan policy after 90 days, Paid Time Off plan is an 3.33 hours accrual per pay period for employees.
• Paid Holidays: All full-time employees will receive 8 paid holidays per year. Full-time non-exempt employees receive an extra floater holiday per year.
• Paid Sick time: All full-time employees will receive 32 sick hours per year. Part time employees will receive 24 hours or minimum sick time required by the state.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed