Flight Test Engineer (Entry Level)

DCS Corporation; Town of Maryland (NY); On-site; USD 58,000 - 91,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking entry-level aerospace engineers to join their dynamic Air Vehicle Test and Evaluation team. This exciting role offers hands-on experience in flight test operations at the Naval Air Test Center. You will participate in evaluating and developing aircraft systems while receiving mentorship from experienced engineers. High-performing candidates may even attend the prestigious Flight Test Engineer course at the U.S. Naval Test Pilot School. If you are ready to launch your career in aviation and work in a collaborative environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• U.S. Citizenship is required due to sensitivity of customer-related requirements.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret Security Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Investigate, analyze, plan, design, and evaluate aircraft and related systems.
• Prepare and present flight briefings and flight test objectives.
• Develop flight test profiles and prepare flight cards for testing.

Skills

Aerospace Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

Aeromechanical Engineering

Teamwork

Education

ABET-accredited BS Degree in Aerospace Engineering

ABET-accredited BS Degree in Mechanical 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.

For more information on benefits, visit https://careers.dcscorp.com/pages?page=dcsbenefits