Principal Flight Test Engineer

ORSA Technologies; Yuma (AZ); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

ORSA Technologies, located in Yuma, Arizona, is hiring a Principal Flight Test Engineer. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering and at least 8 years of operational flight test experience.

This role involves working with Marine Corps aviation assets to ensure their effectiveness through extensive testing and evaluation. The position requires strong technical, analytical skills, and the ability to effectively communicate and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.

Qualifications

• 8 years of experimental or operational flight test experience required.
• Proficient in reading, writing, and speaking English.
• U.S. citizenship and ability to pass a criminal background check required.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with testing teams to plan and execute flight tests.
• Analyze flight data and prepare technical reports.
• Lead the development of test plans and documentation.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Technical and analytical skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor of Science in Aerospace, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering

Tools

MATLAB

Simulink

Microsoft Office

Job description

Principal Flight Test Engineer

Orsa Technologies is seeking qualified candidates to provide Principal Engineer Operational Flight Test and Evaluation to Marine Operational Test and Evaluation Squadron One. The Operational Test and Evaluation Engineer will conduct operational tests and evaluations to ensure the effectiveness and suitability of Marine Corps aviation assets, which include UAS, helicopters, and fixed-wing aircraft. The Operational Test Engineer works closely with pilots and other Marine Corps and Navy subject matter experts to plan for test events, collect data, and analyze results. Draft reports to ensure verified and validated operational requirements are met, and capabilities are effective and suitable.

Daily Responsibilities May Include:

• Work closely with active‑duty test directors, government civilians and contractor support staff to plan for, execute, collect/analyze data, report on test and evaluation events.
• Plan and administer performance tests on military aeronautical equipment, controls, systems, and other products and systems.
• Design and direct engineering and technical personnel in testing and test‑control apparatus and equipment.
• Coordinate and direct engineering activities concerning the development, procurement, installation, and calibration of instruments, equipment, and control devices required to test, telemeter, record, and reduce test data.
• Determine conditions under which tests are to be conducted and sequences/phases of test operations. Direct and exercise control over operational, functional, and performance phases of tests.
• Primarily responsible for the creation and dissemination of test data cards for all test events. At the conclusion of test events, review all data cards to ensure all data has been captured.
• Analyze and interpret test data and prepare technical reports for use by engineering and management personnel.
• Test planning functions involve determining measures, data requirements, and flight condition requirements to safely provide evaluation, qualification, and certification data. Lead responsibility of preparing for test planning meetings and writing test plans.
• Test conduct involves briefing flight and ground crews and real‑time telemetry monitoring of critical parameters. Large volumes of gathered flight data are processed, analyzed, and reported. Lead responsibility of writing test reports and data analysis summaries.
• This position also involves significant teamwork and coordination with flight test co‑workers in various disciplines (pilots, mechanics, inspectors, instrumentation, and data technicians), qualification or certification authority representatives, and subject matter expert design engineers.
• Primary interface with Operational Test Authorities and the lead expert in the mechanics of their test processes.

Mandatory Requirements:

• Bachelor of Science (Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical Engineering or other technical field) degree or equivalent experience and training.
• At least 8 years of experimental or Operational flight test experience as a Flight Test Engineer.
• Excellent interpersonal skills to effectively communicate with colleagues across various technical disciplines.
• Must be capable of completing an NCIC criminal background check to access military installations.
• Strong technical and analytical skills.
• Must be able to work independently and on a team and travel as required.
• Read and speak English proficiently.
• Must be able to write clear and concise test documents.
• Must be a US citizen.
• Must have a valid photo ID (driver's license + social security card or birth certificate OR US passport).
• Must have a valid driver's license/vehicle insurance to drive on U.S. Military Installations.
• Must be able to travel based on program requirements.

Desired Requirements:

• B.S. in Aerospace Engineering or Mechanical Engineering.
• Experimental flight test experience as a Flight Test Engineer, preferably including VTOL or STOVL and fly‑by‑wire.
• Aircraft maintenance or pilot experience, preferably from a recognized test pilot school or equivalent on‑the‑job experience.
• Experience with Modeling and Simulation tools such as MATLAB and Simulink.
• General knowledge of aviation rules and procedures.
• Computer skills to include Microsoft Office applications and basic knowledge of analytical software.
• Ability to effectively communicate orally and in written reports.
• Ability to multi‑task.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to assess problems quickly and easily.
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment.
• Ability to take the initiative in problem‑solving and achieve organizational goals with minimal oversight.

Clearance Requirements:

This position requires a government security clearance. Must be a US citizen for consideration. Must possess a secret clearance or be able to obtain a secret clearance.

Education Requirements:

Bachelor's, Master's, or Doctorate of Science degree from an accredited course of study in Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical Engineering or other technical field.

ORSA Technologies is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.