Flight Test Engineer

DCS Corp; Maryland; On-site; USD 84,137 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

DCS Corp has an exciting opportunity for a Flight Test Engineer at NAS Patuxent River, MD. This role involves providing engineering support for Air Vehicle Test and Evaluation of various aircraft platforms.

You will investigate systems, prepare flight testing documentation, and present flight objectives. Required qualifications include a BS Degree in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering, 5+ years of experience, and the ability to obtain a secret clearance.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in aerospace or mechanical engineering.
• Ability to obtain secret clearance.
• Experience in flight tests planning and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Investigate and evaluate aircraft and related systems.
• Prepare engineering analyses and technical documentation.
• Develop flight test profiles and objectives.

Skills

U.S. Citizenship

Aerospace Engineering or Mechanical Engineering Degree

Secret Clearance

Flight Testing Experience

Test Engineering Experience

Education

ABET accredited BS Degree in Engineering

Job description

Salary Range: $84,137 - $120,000

DCS Corp has an exciting potential opportunity supporting the Navy Test Wing Atlantic located at NAS Patuxent River, MD as a Flight Test Engineer. This position applies engineering support in support of Air Vehicle Test and Evaluation of various aircraft platforms, ordnance and stores.

Essential Job Functions

• Investigate, analyze, plan, design, develop, implement, test and/or evaluate aircraft and aircraft related systems.
• Reviews and prepare engineering and technical analyses, reports, change proposals, and other technical documentation.
• Prepare flight cards for aircraft testing during the development and V&V phases.
• Prepare and present flight briefings.
• Prepare and communicate flight test objectives.
• Develop flight test profiles.

Required Skills

• U.S. Citizenship is required due to the sensitivity of customer related requirements.
• ABET accredited BS Degree in Aerospace Engineering or Mechanical Engineering with 5+ years of experience.
• Secret Clearance is required at Day One or the ability to obtain a secret clearance.
• Firsthand experience with planning, conducting, and reporting on flight tests.
• Experience in Test Engineering with experience in development, test and evaluation of aircraft weapons systems.

Desired Skills

• Familiar with NAVAIR technical and NTWL policies and procedures.

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