Flight Test Engineer at i270 Solutions Group

Wayne State University; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The i270 Solutions Group LLC. is seeking entry-level aerospace engineers to join the Air Vehicle Test and Evaluation team at Naval Air Station Patuxent River, Maryland. You will participate in flight test operations and receive mentoring from Government engineers across several areas.

Selected candidates will develop flight test profiles, prepare flight cards and briefings, and advance through a training path including potential attendance at the Flight Test Engineer course.

Qualifications

• US Citizenship is required.
• ABET accredited BS Degree in Aerospace Engineering, Aeromechanical or Mechanical Engineering.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret Security Clearance.
• GPA of 3.75 or higher.
• Fast learner and able to work in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

US Citizenship

Secret Security Clearance

Education

ABET accredited BS Degree in Aerospace Engineering, Aeromechanical or Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Salary Range: $60,467 - $90,423 - Patuxent River, MD
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?
i270 Solutions Group has exciting opportunities forentry-level aerospace engineersto 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 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 may 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.
GPA of 3.75 or higher required.

Desired Skills:

Fast learner and able to work in a team environment.

i270 Solutions Group LLC., is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran or disability status, or any other characteristic protected by law.