Senior Flight Test Engineer

Astrion; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

$1500 SIGN ON BONUS

Job summary

A defense contracting firm in Huntsville, AL is seeking a Senior Flight Test Engineer. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in aerospace engineering and extensive flight test engineering experience. Responsibilities include leading tests, performing flight test duties, and analyzing data. Qualified applicants must hold a Bachelor's or Master's degree in a relevant field with significant project experience, and must also be eligible for a Secret Clearance. This is a full-time position with growth potential.

Qualifications

• 9 to 12 years’ experience in relevant fields, including project experience.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret Clearance.
• Must hold an FAA Class III medical certificate.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, execution, and data quality monitoring for tests.
• Document flight operations and test developments.
• Perform as a flight test engineer on test aircraft.

Skills

Aerospace Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

Project Management

Flight Test Engineering

Data Analysis

Education

Bachelor's or Master's Degree in relevant field

Job description

$1500 SIGN ON BONUS

Astrion has an exciting opportunity for a Flight Test Engineer for the Redstone Test and Engineering Services contract, supporting the Utility Assault Division.

Senior Flight Test Engineer

Location: Huntsville, AL

Status: Full Time

Clearance: Ability to Obtain Secret

Contract: Redstone Test and Engineering Services contract, supporting the Utility Assault Division

Required Qualifications / Skills

• Must possess a Bachelor's Degree or Master’s Degree in Aerospace, Aeronautical, or Mechanical Engineering, or a related discipline. Engineering degree must be from an Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) accredited program.
• Must possess a Bachelor's Degree and 9 to 12 years’ experience, including 6 to 8 years of project experience; or a Master’s Degree in the designated technical area of specialization and 7 to 10 years of combined engineering and technical experience, including 4 to 6 years of project experience.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain an FAA Class III medical certificate.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret Clearance (U.S. Citizenship is required for all applicants).

Desired Qualifications / Skills

• Rotary-wing or fixed-wing flight test experience, or experience in a related discipline is desired.
• A PhD in Engineering and 5 years of applicable experience, including 2 years of project experience, performing engineering, analysis, and related functions in research, development, test and evaluation in support of military equipment and systems. Intermediate/advanced knowledge of aircraft/aircraft systems (e.g., flight controls, displays, radar, comm/nav, etc.) and/or test and evaluation experience highly desired.

Responsibilities

• Take leadership roles in planning, execution, real-time safety-of-flight and data quality monitoring, data analysis, and reporting for developmental and/or operational tests of system integrations on various aviation weapon system platforms.
• Contribute to and document flight operations and flight test developments.
• Perform flight test engineer duties as crewmember on flight test aircraft.
• Monitor in-flight test activities, via real-time telemetry systems or as an aircraft crewmember.
• Work as part of a diverse team of contractor, military, and civilian experimental test pilots and engineers.
• Provide technical expertise with regard to the method of test that will best achieve the test objectives.
• Perform in-depth engineering data reduction and analysis.
• Prepare/deliver presentations to colleagues, subordinates, and government representatives.
• Additional duties include test project management for schedule and cost considerations.