MQ-4C Triton Flight Test Pilot

KBR; Lexington Park (MD); Hybrid; USD 171,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with company match

Medical, dental, vision

Life insurance

AD&D

Flexible spending account

Paid time off

Flexible work schedule

Job summary

KBR is seeking an MQ-4C Triton Pilot to support NAWCAD VX-20 at NAS Patuxent River, MD. This role involves leading flight test activities, developing test plans, conducting mission planning, and coordinating with government and industry partners.

The candidate should have a test pilot school background or substantial flight test experience, 5+ years in test/evaluation or military aviation, FAA medical class II, and DoD Top Secret/TS/SCI eligibility. Relocation and security considerations apply.

Qualifications

• Graduate of one of the specified test pilot schools or 2,000 hours PC/PIC in manned aircraft or 500 hours unmanned aircraft

Responsibilities

• Pilot and operate the MQ-4C Triton during developmental flight test events to evaluate aircraft, mission system, sensor, and software performance against test objectives.
• Develop test plans, test cards, and mission requirements supporting MQ-4C developmental test activities.
• Conduct mission planning, flight operations, and post-mission debriefs to safely execute assigned test objectives.
• Analyze test data and prepare technical reports, presentations, and recommendations documenting test results and aircraft/system performance.
• Coordinate with the Integrated Test Team (ITT), government program offices, aircrew, engineers, and fleet representatives to support test execution and program objectives.

Skills

Flight test planning

Mission planning

Test coordination

Top Secret clearance

Education

Test pilot school graduate (USNTPS/USAFTPS/Empire/EPNER)

Engineering degree

Job description

KBR is seeking an MQ-4C Triton Pilot to support NAWCAD VX-20 at NAS Patuxent River, MD. This role involves leading flight test activities, developing test plans, conducting mission planning, and coordinating with government and industry partners.

The candidate should have a test pilot school background or substantial flight test experience, 5+ years in test/evaluation or military aviation, FAA medical class II, and DoD Top Secret/TS/SCI eligibility. Relocation and security considerations apply.