Flight Test Engineer

Gauss Management Research & Engineering (GMRE Inc.); Fort Walton Beach (FL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Life insurance

Paid Sick Leave

Job summary

GMRE Inc. is seeking a contractor to provide advice and assistance in development and execution of test and evaluation activities for the 413 FLTS (RW). The role includes defining performance requirements, objectives, methods, procedures, and data instrumentation, with coordination across test agencies and ranges.

Requirements include a minimum active U.S. SECRET clearance, 3–10 years of experience, a bachelor’s or master’s degree, and strong communication, organizational, and leadership skills.

Qualifications

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong supervisory and leadership skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate.
• Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment.
• Ability to maintain regular attendance and punctuality.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
• Ability to work flexible hours and be available to respond on short notice as needed.
• Ability to maintain professional appearance.

Responsibilities

• Provide advice and assistance in DT&E conducted by the 413 FLTS (RW).
• Recommend system performance requirements.
• Develop test objectives, methods and procedures.
• Develop specification data requirements.
• Identify instrumentation and test support equipment requirements.
• Develop data collection forms and logs.
• Coordinate with test support agencies and ranges.
• Assist with other T&E planning tasks as assigned.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Customer service

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Deadline adherence

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Supervisory skills

Leadership

Prioritization

Delegation

Fast-paced environment

Attendance / punctuality

MS Office

Flexible hours / on-call

Professional appearance

Bachelor's or Master's degree

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree

Job description

Description

JOB SUMMARY Contractor shall provide advice and assistance in DT&E conducted by the 413 FLTS (RW). Test activities to support include the following: recommendation of system performance requirements, development of test objectives, development of test methods and detailed test procedures, development of specification data requirements, identification of instrumentation and test support equipment requirements, development of data collection forms and logs, coordination with test support agencies and ranges, and other T&E planning tasks as assigned.

WHY WORK FOR GMRE?

GMRE is a small veteran-owned company who cares about our employees. We offer health, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k), vacation, Paid Time Off (PTO), or Paid Sick Leave (PSL) based on state laws, paid holidays, and life insurance to all permanent full-time employees. GMRE’s mission is to provide high-quality engineering and technical services to help our customers grow and succeed.

GMRE is an equal opportunity employer. GMRE is committed to making employment decisions based on valid requirements, without regard to age 40 and over, color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, military or veteran status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation or any other applicable status protected by state or local laws.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Requirements

REQUIRED SKILLS/ABILITIES

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong supervisory and leadership skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate.
• Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment.
• Ability to maintain regular attendance and punctuality.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
• Ability to work flexible hours and be available to respond on short notice as needed.
• Ability to maintain professional appearance.

Education And Experience

• Level 3 - This skill level requires 3 to 10 years of experience and a bachelor’s or master’s degree in the applicable discipline. This skill level typically performs all functional duties independently.

Security Clearance And Other Requirements

• Must have a minimum of an active U.S. SECRET clearance and be subject to a government security investigation.
• Driving or renting a car for company business is expected with some frequency. For insurance purposes, a valid driver’s license is required.
• Do you have the ability to pass a background check to be granted access to the specific working location installation bases to perform work for GMRE? (Pertains to Technical Services positions)

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.

Travel Required

• Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position for meetings, trainings, and/or site visits.