Flight Controls Engineer: Flight Dynamics & Testing

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

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.