MQ-4C Triton Test Pilot & Project Lead

KBR Careers

Lexington Park (MD)

On-site

USD 171,000 - 220,000

Full time

4 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

401K plan with company match
Medical, dental, vision insurance
Paid time off / flexible work schedule

Job summary

KBR is seeking an MQ-4C Triton Pilot to support test and evaluation at NAS Patuxent River, MD within VX-20. The role involves flight test, mission planning, data analysis, and coordination with ITT and engineers to meet test objectives.

The candidate should have test-pilot school background or substantial flight time in manned/unmanned aircraft, FAA II medical, and active TS/SCI eligibility for government work.

Qualifications

  • Graduate of one of the approved test pilot schools (USNTPS/USAFTPS/Empire/EPNER).
  • At least 2,000 hours PC/PIC in manned aircraft or 500 hours in unmanned aircraft.
  • FAA Class II medical certificate and DoD Top Secret clearance eligibility.

Responsibilities

  • Pilot and operate the MQ-4C Triton during developmental flight tests.
  • Develop test plans, test cards, and mission requirements for MQ-4C tests.
  • Conduct mission planning, flight ops and debriefs to meet objectives.
  • Analyze test data and prepare reports, presentations, recommendations.

Skills

Flight test planning
Mission operations
Data analysis
Cross-functional coordination

Education

Test pilot school graduate
Bachelor's/Master's in engineering

Job description

KBR is seeking an MQ-4C Triton Pilot to support test and evaluation at NAS Patuxent River, MD within VX-20. The role involves flight test, mission planning, data analysis, and coordination with ITT and engineers to meet test objectives.

The candidate should have test-pilot school background or substantial flight time in manned/unmanned aircraft, FAA II medical, and active TS/SCI eligibility for government work.

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