Flight Controls Engineer

Air Force Civilian Service; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 95,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation incentive may be available

Job summary

Air Force Civilian Service (AFCS) seeks a Flight Controls Engineer (NH-0861-03) to support the Air Force Materiel Command at Wright-Patterson AFB, OH. The role involves development, test, and sustainment of flight technologies and airworthiness determinations.

This non-supervisory position requires a Bachelor’s in Aeronautical, Aerospace, or Mechanical Engineering, ability to travel, and the ability to obtain a Secret clearance.

Qualifications

• Overseeing flight technology development, test, and sustainment for aircraft systems.
• Providing analyses and risk assessments to resolve complex issues.
• Assessing airworthiness using MIL-HDBK-516 and related certifications.
• Evaluating overall flight control system performance, safety, and reliability.
• Delivering technical expertise in design, modeling, and hardware-in-the-loop testing.
• Collaborating with engineers, PMs, contractors, and procurement in an IPT.
• Reviewing contractor work, tests, and technical reports.
• Comparing systems with other aircraft and reviewing test plans.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing flight technology development, test, and sustainment for aircraft systems.
• Providing analyses and risk assessments to resolve complex issues.
• Assessing airworthiness using MIL-HDBK-516 and related certifications.
• Evaluating overall flight control system performance, safety, and reliability.
• Delivering technical expertise in design, modeling, and hardware-in-the-loop testing.
• Collaborating with engineers, PMs, contractors, and procurement in an IPT.
• Reviewing contractor work, tests, and technical reports.
• Comparing systems with other aircraft and reviewing test plans.

Skills

Flight Controls

Flying Qualities

Stability & Control

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Aeronautical, Aerospace, or Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Come be a part of something big! Smart Minds, Cool Jobs and Awesome Rewards! Fueled by innovation, talent and ambition, the Air Force Civilian Service (AFCS) is seeking civilian professionals prepared to deploy war-winning capabilities for the United States Air Force.

The Air Force Civilian Service (AFCS) is looking for a Flight Controls Engineer (NH-0861-03) to work for the Air Force Materiel Command (AFMC) in the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center (AFLCMC) at WPAFB, OH.

This position can close at any time.

Recruitment, Retention, and Relocation incentives may be available.

VoP (Value of Position): 83

Qualifications/Requirements

• Overseeing the development, test, modification, and/or sustainment of the design and/or modification of Flight Technologies related aircraft systems, components, performance, and capabilities.
• Providing engineering analyses and risk assessments to the Flight Mechanics Lead Engineer, the Chief of Flight Systems, and/or the Chief Engineer to resolve complex problems.
• Making airworthiness assessments using MIL-HDBK-516, Section 6.2. Determining airworthiness impacts and risks for Development Test Flight Clearances, Certification Basis, Airworthiness Determination Forms, Compliance Reports, Military Flight Releases, and Military Type Certifications.
• Assessing the overall system-level performance, safety, and reliability of the flight control system and the interaction of this system with other systems.
• Providing technical expertise in flight control system design, flying qualities analysis, hardware/software development, modeling & simulation, hardware-in-the-loop testing, wind tunnel & flight testing, and redundancy management.
• Effectively communicating with other engineers, program managers, contractors, and procurement personnel as part of an integrated product team.
• Evaluates contractor work including technical analysis, design & test reports, and technical review documents.
• Conducts comparative analyses with systems on other aircraft, reviews test plans, and reviews equipment and tests at contractor facilities.

Additional Information

• This is a non-supervisory, NH-03 Technical Specialist position in the AcqDemo performance appraisal system.
• Incumbent must live in the vicinity of Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio. Relocation incentive may be available.
• This position requires the ability to obtain/maintain a Secret security clearance.
• This position requires a Bachelor's Degree in Aeronautical, Aerospace, or Mechanical Engineering - a Master's Degree and/or 5+ years of experience are highly desirable.
• Occasional travel - candidate will be expected to travel for this position.
• This position is eligible for telework but is not eligible for remote work.
• Desired competencies for this position are Flight Controls, Flying Qualities, Stability & Control

Ensure the submitted resume does not contain Personally Identifiable Information (PII) such as SSN, home address, etc.. Do not password protect resume documents as this can hinder document visibility.

U.S. citizenship required. AFCS is Equal Opportunity Employer. Must be of legal working age.