Flight Test Engineer 3

Aevexaerospace; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Aevexaerospace is looking for a Flight Test Engineer in Tampa, Florida. This position involves overseeing UAS development testing, managing flight tests, and providing technical support. Candidates should have 6+ years in engineering, ideally with DoD experience.

Responsibilities include planning and executing flight tests, collaborating with various teams, and ensuring all tasks meet deadlines. A Bachelor's degree in Aerospace, Aeronautical, or Mechanical Engineering is required, with a Master's preferred. The role requires strong leadership and communication skills.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in engineering, with 4+ years in DoD preferred.
• Test and evaluation experience in aviation, recognized as an expert.

Responsibilities

• Perform flight testing from planning to execution and data analysis.
• Provide leadership for developmental, operational, and research tests.
• Ensure timely completion of all flight tests and collaborate with teams.

Skills

Strong understanding of new concepts

Excellent communication skills

Leadership and guidance ability

Education

Bachelor's degree in Aerospace or related field

Master's degree in Aerospace or related field

Tools

ArduPilot mission planning software

Job description

Work Arrangement

This is an onsite position with required domestic travel up to 25%.

Job Overview

This is a Flight Test Engineer (FTE) position for UAS development testing and designing of Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS), aviation electronic systems, and loitering munitions. The ideal candidate has experience with UAS flight test and project execution and implementing management procedures and controls. This person will provide advisory support and recommend project execution focus areas. This position requires teamwork, patience, a firm understanding of test and evaluation, safety and technical reviews and approvals, and the ability to travel to testing sites.

Essential Functions

• Perform all facets of flight testing, from initial planning through execution, data collection, reduction and analysis, report writing and recommendations to ensure on-time completion
• Provide project officer leadership required to plan and execute developmental, operational and research test or operate as project engineer or flight test engineer as required
• Provide a strict flight test disciplined approach to every aspect of flight test planning, execution, and deployed operations
• Provide advisory assistance to facilitate problem-solving and provide recommendations to ensure all flight tests are accomplished and are on time
• Interface with the various test organizations to support technical and safety plan approvals, communicate program office priorities and work daily scheduling issues
• Interface with the prime contractor and subcontractors to support the prioritization and scheduling of test item modifications, maintenance and flight test requirements
• Review and identify potential issues relating to modification packages for air vehicles, ground control stations, and other support equipment
• Assess and/or evaluate both subjective and objective data acquired through test execution
• Perform other duties as required.

Standard Essential Functions

• Regular and reliable attendance on a full time basis [or in accordance with posted schedule].
• Responsible for exhibiting professional behavior with both internal and external business associates that reflects positively on the company and is consistent with the company's policies and practices.
• Embodies AEVEX’s cultural values and aligns daily actions with department goals and company culture.

Qualifications and Competencies

• Strong understanding of new concepts quickly and apply them accurately throughout an evolving environment
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills to effectively interface with other departments, customers, government representatives, and/or professionals
• Strong ability to professionally represent the organization as a prime technical contact
• Strong ability to provide leadership and guidance to less experienced professionals

Education / Certifications

• Bachelor's degree in Aerospace, Aeronautical, Mechanical Engineering or a related field is required.
• Master's degree in Aerospace, Aeronautical, Mechanical Engineering or a related field is desired.

Experience

• 6+ years of experience in engineering
• At least four (4) of which in the DoD (preferred)
• Must possess test and evaluation experience in an aerospace program with knowledge, experience, and recognized ability to be considered an aviation test engineering expert
• Experience with UAS flight test preferred
• Experience with ArduPilot mission planning software

Physical Requirements

Frequently required to stand for extended periods of time.

Frequently required to lift up to 15 pounds.

Occasionally experience a high level of noise, adverse weather or temperature conditions.

Frequently required to reach overhead and frequently reach at/below shoulder level.

Occasionally required to operate hand tools, equipment, heavy machinery.

Occasionally required to operate motor vehicle.

Security Clearance

• Ability to obtain/maintain a Top Secret/SCI DoD clearance, U.S. Citizenship required.

Equal Employment Opportunity

AEVEX is an Equal Opportunity employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, religious creed, color, sex (including pregnancy, breast feeding and related medical conditions), gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, military and veteran status, marital status, age, protected medical condition, genetic information, physical disability, mental disability, or any other protected status in accordance with all applicable federal, state and local laws.