Mechanical Engineer – ALRE Systems: Test & Performance

Naval Air Warfare Center Training Systems Division (NAWCTSD); Lakehurst (NJ); On-site; USD 105,000 - 163,000; Full time

Job summary

Naval Air Warfare Center Training Systems Division (NAWCTSD) Lakehurst, NJ seeks a Mechanical Engineer in the EMAL/AAG Performance Engineering area within the ALRE group to support Ford Class launch and recovery systems.

The role focuses on developing MK 15 arresting gear test plans, analyzing test data, and serving as a technical advisor to aircraft manufacturers to ensure operational readiness and aircraft compatibility.

Qualifications

• Establish MK 15 arresting gear test plans and programs ensuring aircraft compatibility.
• Analyze test data using computerized techniques to generate performance charts.
• Advise aircraft manufacturers on recovery system phases.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical expertise in arresting gear test planning and programs.
• Use data analysis to transform raw test data into performance charts and equations.
• Advise aircraft manufacturers across all phases of aircraft recovery.

Skills

MK-15 arresting gear

Data analysis

Technical advisory

Job description

Naval Air Warfare Center Training Systems Division (NAWCTSD) Lakehurst, NJ seeks a Mechanical Engineer in the EMAL/AAG Performance Engineering area within the ALRE group to support Ford Class launch and recovery systems.

The role focuses on developing MK 15 arresting gear test plans, analyzing test data, and serving as a technical advisor to aircraft manufacturers to ensure operational readiness and aircraft compatibility.