Senior Flight Test Engineer - Defense & Autonomy Programs

KBR, Inc; Beavercreek (OH); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with company match

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

KBR is seeking a highly experienced Flight Test Engineer to support the Air Force Research Lab’s autonomous air refueling effort. This senior role will define test requirements, develop comprehensive test plans, and manage ground and flight test events for advanced aerospace systems at our Beavercreek, OH site.

The successful candidate will analyze flight data, generate detailed reports, ensure safety and regulatory compliance, and collaborate with engineering, flight operations, and program

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Aeronautical Engineering, or related STEM field.
• Minimum of 10 years hands-on flight test engineering experience.
• Active Secret security clearance.
• Proven ability in defining test requirements, developing test plans and procedures, and executing flight tests.
• Proven ability in flight data analysis and the generation of comprehensive test reports.
• Strong understanding of aircraft systems, avionics, flight controls, and performance analysis.
• Familiarity with flight test instrumentation, sensors, and data acquisition systems.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present technical information effectively.
• Strong collaboration and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Knowledge of FAA and/or military specifications and certification requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, coordination, and execution of complex flight test programs for various aircraft platforms and systems.
• Develop detailed flight test plans, procedures, and test cards, ensuring clear objectives, performance criteria, and safety standards.
• Manage and oversee ground and flight test events, including range and airspace coordination.
• Instrument test assets and manage data acquisition systems to ensure comprehensive data collection.
• Perform in-depth analysis of flight test data to evaluate aircraft performance, handling qualities, and system functionality.
• Prepare detailed flight test reports, documenting results, highlighting key findings, and providing actionable recommendations.
• Evaluate vendor deliverables to ensure contract performance and compliance.
• Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams, including engineering, flight operations, and program management.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant safety standards, regulatory requirements, and program guidelines.
• Identify potential safety risks and technical challenges, and develop mitigation strategies.
• Participate in pre-flight briefings and post-flight debriefings.
• Potentially serve as a Test Director, responsible for the overall execution of flight and ground tests.

Skills

Aerospace Engineering degree

10+ years flight test experience

Active Secret clearance

Flight data analysis

Test plan & procedure development

Flight test instrumentation knowledge

Communication skills

FAA/military specs knowledge

Collaboration skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Aeronautical Engineering, or related STEM field

Master’s degree in Aerospace Engineering or related STEM field

Active Top Secret/SCI clearance

Tools

MATLAB

LabVIEW

Job description

KBR is seeking a highly experienced Flight Test Engineer to support the Air Force Research Lab’s autonomous air refueling effort. This senior role will define test requirements, develop comprehensive test plans, and manage ground and flight test events for advanced aerospace systems at our Beavercreek, OH site.

The successful candidate will analyze flight data, generate detailed reports, ensure safety and regulatory compliance, and collaborate with engineering, flight operations, and program