Flight/Mission/System Test

Apollo Professional Solutions, Inc.; Edwards Air Force Base (CA); On-site; USD 160,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Vision benefits

Dental benefits

401k plan

Job summary

Apollo Professional Solutions, Inc. is looking for a Flight/Mission/System Test Lead to oversee flight test operations at Edwards Air Force Base, CA. The ideal candidate should possess a Bachelor's degree in Engineering along with 5+ years of relevant experience, including control room experience. Responsibilities include developing test procedures, conducting tests, and training junior staff.

This position offers a competitive hourly rate of $76.92 and includes benefits such as medical, vision, dental, and 401k. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring the accuracy and quality of test results.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering, Engineering Technology, Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics, Physics, or Chemistry.
• 5+ years supporting flight test operations.
• 100+ hours as a Test Conductor.

Responsibilities

• Supports test method development and verification.
• Develops test procedures and configurations.
• Plans and executes aircraft ground and flight tests.
• Reviews test data and prepares reports.
• Trains junior test conductors.

Skills

Engineering

Flight Test Operations

Planning and Conducting Tests

Data Analysis

Control Room Experience

Education

Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering or related fields

Job description

Position Type: Flight/Mission/System Test

Location: Edwards Air Force Base, CA

Hourly rate: $76.92

Contractor benefits: Medical, Vision, Dental, 401k

Job Description: The successful candidate will lead test conduct through coordination of flight test operations with the various functions and support groups in the organization (Flight Operations; Flight Test Operations; Instrumentation & Data Systems - Test Software & Telemetry, System Design & Development, System Design, Installation Design, and Operations; Fabrication and Assembly).

Position Responsibilities

• Supports the development and verification of test methods
• Develops detailed test procedures, and instrumentation and configuration definition, needed to perform the test and minimize risk within the constraints of the test plan
• Performs detailed planning and execution of aircraft ground and flight test
• Reviews test data, including off-nominal data, for accuracy, quality and/or fidelity prior to delivery to customer
• Prepares and publishes test reports to document test results and satisfy requirements
• Present test results internally
• Archives data and reports
• Trains/Guides junior test conductors with their career development in flight test

Required Skills

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology (including Manufacturing Technology), Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry
• 5+ years of experience with the principles of flight test OR experience directly supporting flight test operations
• 5+ years of experience in planning and conducting system level lab, ground, or flight testing
• 100+ hours of control room experience as a Test Conductor

Preferred Skills

• Level 5: 10 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• 5+ years of experience performing tactical aircraft flight testing (planning and/or executing)
• 5+ years of experience directly interfacing with customers and senior program leadership
• 5+ years of experience developing detailed test points from system level specification requirements, test planning, execution and reporting test results

Must be U.S. Person for purposes of Export Compliance.

Apollo Professional Solutions, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, disability status, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, protected veteran status, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other status or characteristic protected under federal, state, or local law. #MWL