Flight Test Engineer, Journeyman

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.

• Provide flight test engineering expertise for USSOCOM fixed wing, Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS), small UAS (sUAS), and weapon system development programs.
• Act as Test Conductor for programs involving Group 2-5 UAS and their associated networks
• Support and participate in flight test planning, test execution, data management, data collection, and data distribution
• Develop and review test objectives, test 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 test 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 operational 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

• Bachelor of Science degree in engineering or science
• Ability to obtain and maintain FAA Class 3 flight physical
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products
• Ability to work well in a team environment as well as independently
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• 3+ years in test and evaluation, aerospace duties, and/or related technical work
• Understanding of and significant experience with small UAS (sUAS) systems, command and control links, networks, and/or associated data links
• Experience with Group 2-3 sUAS testing on DoD test ranges
• Working knowledge of Air Force UAS test and evaluation policies
• Ability to operate in Ground Control Stations (GCS) and/or Control Rooms
• Active Secret Clearance

• Master of Science degree in engineering or science
• Autonomous system test experience highly desired
• Experience using Artificial Intelligence as a tool or in testing highly desired
  
  Previous or active qualification/currency for Group 2-5 UAS operations highly desired
• Test Pilot School Graduate
• Experience as an Information System Security Officer (ISSO)
• Experience testing at various DoD test ranges
• Active Top-Secret clearance with SCI eligibility