Flight Test Engineer

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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 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.

• 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.

• Prior aircrew experience as WSO, CSO, EWO, or Pilot, preferably on AFSOC platforms.
• 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).

Seniority level:
Not Applicable

Employment type:

Full-time

Job function:
Engineering and Information Technology

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