Flight Test Engineer: Data-Driven Aircraft Testing

CNA Corporation; California (MO); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

CNA Corporation is seeking an experienced engineer to review requirements and develop comprehensive flight test plans for developmental and flight testing of aircraft. You will provide mission control support, monitor metrics, analyze results, and hand off findings for further analysis to sponsors and leadership.

The role requires a STEM degree with at least three years of test planning, reporting and analysis experience.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in STEM, aeronautical engineering or related field; advanced degree preferred.
• Experience: Minimum three years in test planning, reporting and analysis.
• Skills: Aerospace engineering concepts applied to flight testing; RF and optical sensor theory; strong MS Office skills; clear written and verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Review and evaluate test requirements to develop flight test plans.
• Provide mission control room support during flight test missions.
• Maintain metrics and report on testing status; perform initial analysis of flight test results and hand off data.
• Collaborate with engineering disciplines and test ops in test design, data analysis, and results reporting.
• Draft reports and papers on developmental/experimental flight testing; compile and present data.
• Provide subject matter expert support to sponsors, project directors, and leadership on readiness and personnel issues.
• Work independently within assigned tasks and perform other duties as assigned.

Job description

CNA Corporation is seeking an experienced engineer to review requirements and develop comprehensive flight test plans for developmental and flight testing of aircraft. You will provide mission control support, monitor metrics, analyze results, and hand off findings for further analysis to sponsors and leadership.

The role requires a STEM degree with at least three years of test planning, reporting and analysis experience.