Aerospace Engineer: Flight Test & Systems Integration

Air Force Test Center; Eglin Air Force Base (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 138,000; Full time

Job summary

Air Force Test Center in Florida is seeking a Full-Time Aerospace Engineer (NH-0861-03) to support the 96 Test Wing at Eglin AFB. You will contribute to aircraft systems development, testing, and certification across multiple platforms including F-15, F-16, F-35, B-21 and B-1.

The role requires 2+ years in flight dynamics, wind tunnel testing, flight test experience, and skills in technical writing and Python. Expect travel and potential incentives; security clearance required.

Qualifications

• 2 years of Air Vehicle Flight Dynamics experience.
• 2 years wind tunnel testing experience.
• 2 years flight test experience, technical writing skills, and Python coding.

Responsibilities

• Support aircraft-store compatibility for ACC, AFTC, Global Strike and fighter programs.
• Support flight testing activities at Eglin AFB, Edwards AFB.
• Support aircraft-store wind tunnel testing at Arnold Engineering Development Center.
• Assist with mass property data for USAF aircraft weight and balance manuals.
• Liaison with S&C engineers representing aircraft and weapon manufacturers.
• Attend weekly planning meetings with AFSEO divisions.
• Attend TPWG meetings locally or TDY locations.
• Write engineering rationale/technical reports to support aircraft-store certification and flight testing.
• Assist with the development of software tools to improve the S&C process.

Skills

Air Vehicle Flight Dynamics

Wind Tunnel Testing

Flight Test Experience

Technical Writing

Python Coding

Education

ABET-accredited Aerospace Engineering degree

Job description

Air Force Test Center in Florida is seeking a Full-Time Aerospace Engineer (NH-0861-03) to support the 96 Test Wing at Eglin AFB. You will contribute to aircraft systems development, testing, and certification across multiple platforms including F-15, F-16, F-35, B-21 and B-1.

The role requires 2+ years in flight dynamics, wind tunnel testing, flight test experience, and skills in technical writing and Python. Expect travel and potential incentives; security clearance required.