Flight Test Conductor 4

Cts Technology Solutions, Inc.; California (MO); On-site; USD 104,559 - 148,918; Full time

Job summary

Cts Technology Solutions, Inc. is looking for a Flight Test Conductor at Edwards AFB, California. This role involves leading flight test program planning and execution for the T-7A program. Candidates must have a Bachelor's degree in Engineering and a minimum of 5 years experience with flight test operations.

Responsibilities include developing test procedures, conducting testing operations, and training junior conductors. The position is primarily onsite with 12+ months duration and potential for extension or full-time employment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience with flight test principles or support operations.
• Experience in planning and conducting system level lab, ground, or flight testing.
• 100+ hours of control room experience as a Test Conductor.

Responsibilities

• Develop and verify test methods to minimize risk.
• Plan and execute aircraft ground and flight testing.
• Review and analyze test data for accuracy and quality.
• Document and present test results internally.
• Train junior test conductors in flight testing.

Skills

Flight test principles

Test procedures development

Control room experience

System level testing

Data analysis and reporting

Education

Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering or related field

Job description

Edwards AFB, California 12+ months Up to $92.00/Hour Contract Shift-1

Position

Overview

Secret Clearance Required to Start. The Company Test & Evaluation organization has an exciting opening for a Flight Test Conductor for the T-7A program located at Edwards AFB, CA. The Test Conductor will lead flight test program planning and execution, which will include many aspects of flight sciences and mission systems. 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, instrumentation, and configuration definitions 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
• Presents test results internally
• Archives data and reports
• Trains/Guides junior test conductors with their career development in flight test

Position is 100% onsite.

Shifts: 1st, possible 2nd shift and/or weekends per business needs.

12+ months — possible extension and possible FTE opportunity.

Requirements

What you'll need

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 of 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

Bachelor's and 9 or more years' experience, Master's with 7 or more years' experience or PhD with 4 or more years' experience. Bachelor, Master or Doctorate of Science degree from an accredited course of study, in engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics or chemistry.