Flight Test Engineer

DCS Corp; Maryland; On-site; USD 58,000 - 91,000; Full time

Job summary

DCS Corp is offering exciting opportunities for entry-level Flight Test Engineers at the Naval Air Test Center in Maryland. Candidates will engage in hands-on aviation testing, supported by training from experienced engineers, and contribute to flight test operations and evaluations crucial for naval aircraft. This position requires a solid educational background in aerospace or mechanical engineering and U.S. citizenship.

Qualifications

• U.S. Citizenship required.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret Security Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Investigate, analyze, plan, design, develop, implement, test and evaluate aircraft systems.
• Prepare and communicate flight test objectives.
• Conduct engineering analyses and prepare technical documentation.

Skills

Teamwork

Analytical Skills

Fast Learner

Education

ABET accredited BS Degree in Aerospace Engineering

Job description

Salary Range: $58,935 - $90,423

Are you ready to perform hands-on, cutting-edge work in Aviation?

Can you see yourself performing and succeeding as a Flight Test Engineer in a dynamic team environment?

DCS has exciting opportunities for entry-level aerospace engineers to work in a dynamic Air Vehicle Test and Evaluation environment upon conferral of degree. Open positions for flight test engineers are located at the Naval Air Test Center at Naval Air Station Patuxent River Maryland. Full-time T&E positions for current and future Navy/Marine aircraft and stores are available supporting the Navy Air Vehicle Test and Evaluation Department at Naval Air Station, Patuxent River in beautiful St. Mary’s County.

Selected candidates will participate in ongoing flight test operations and receive training and mentoring from experienced DCS and Government engineers across several areas:

• Aircraft Aeromechanics & Structures for Fixed Wing Tactical or Maritime Aircraft
• Rotary Wing and Small Unmanned Aircraft Aeromechanics & Structures
• Aircraft Propulsion & Subsystems
• Aircraft Ship Suitability
• Air Vehicle Stores Compatibility and Ballistics & Weapons Employment

High performing participants will have the potential to attend the Flight Test Engineer course at the U.S. Naval Test Pilot School.

Essential Job Functions:

The Air Vehicle Test and Evaluation Department requires full-time engineering support to:

• Investigate, analyze, plan, design, develop, implement, test and/or evaluate aircraft and aircraft related systems.
• Review 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:

Due to the sensitivity of customer related requirements, U.S. Citizenship is required.

ABET accredited BS Degree in Aerospace Engineering, Aeromechanical or Mechanical Engineering is required.

Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret Security Clearance.

Desired Skills:

Fast learner and able to work in a team environment.

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