Airborne Electronic Warfare (AEW) Integration Analyst/Engineer

DCS Corp; Ridgecrest (CA); On-site; USD 84,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

DCS Corp in California is seeking an Airborne Electronic Warfare Flight Test Engineer to support the AEW IPT for F/A-18 and EA-18G at China Lake, CA. The role emphasizes hands-on flight test design and execution within Navy program frameworks.

The position requires U.S. citizenship, a Secret clearance (Top-Secret/SCI clearable), and a STEM degree with several years of experience in flight test engineering with DoD programs. A strong focus on safety and test documentation is essential.

Qualifications

• U.S. citizenship is required.
• Bachelor's degree in STEM with 5+ years of experience.
• Hold a Secret clearance and be clearable to Top-Secret/SCI.

Responsibilities

• Support Flight Test and fleet support for EW subsystems integration.
• Design test programs to assess system performance.
• Produce detailed Test Plans in accordance with NAVAIR 3960 format.
• Plan lab, ground and flight test scenarios for subsystems and interfaces.
• Troubleshoot DoD architecture framework applications to mission-level analysis.
• Develop test scenarios and documentation in flight cards.
• Review system docs and provide changes and recommendations.
• Develop test methods to yield measurable results.
• Assess safety hazards and mitigate risk in testing.

Skills

Flight Test Eng

DoD testing

Mission analysis

Education

Bachelor's in STEM

Tools

NAVAIR 3960

Job description

Salary Range: $84,137 - $90,000

We are looking for an Airborne Electronic Warfare (AEW) Flight Test Engineer to support the F/A-18 & EA-18G Integrated Product Team (IPT) in our China Lake, CA location.

Essential Job functions:

Support Flight Test and Fleet support for AEA and/or EW sub-systems integration efforts as required.

Design Test Programs to assess the performance of various systems and system concepts.

Produce detailed Test Plans in accordance with the NAVAIR 3960 format.

Plan lab, ground and flight test scenarios to support a variety of subsystems, interfaces, communication systems, and data systems.

Troubleshoot Department of Defense architecture framework and its application to mission level analysis.

Develop requirements for test scenarios and associated documentation in flight cards.

Review system level documentation and provide changes and recommendations.

Develop test methods for evaluating performance and design test scenario(s) to yield valid and measurable quantitative test results.

Assess safety hazards and mitigate risk in testing. Create Test Hazard Assessments.

Determine resource and test support requirements, including manpower, money, material and facilities and coordinates support with schedule.

Produce cost estimates for the project, monitor project expenditures and generate financial reports.

Define and/or review equipment for test, installation, and integration requirements.

Lead and conduct effective pre- and post-test briefings.

Conduct/lead test missions, assess and resolve engineering issues real time.

Analyze test data (real-time and post-mission) to understand test results, draw conclusions and assess mission results.

Report systems performance in official Navy Test and Evaluation reports, such as Daily Test Summaries, Naval Message Report, DT/OT Transition report, Summary Report, RTR, Deficiency Report.

Required Skills:

Due to the sensitivity of customer related requirements, U.S. citizenship is required.

Bachelor's Degree with Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) being preferred, as well with 5 or more years of experience.

Hold and maintain a Secret security clearance. Must be clearable to the Top-Secret/SCI level.

Desired Skills:

Experience with F/A-18 and EA-18G aircraft platforms. More specifically Flight Test Engineering.