Senior Flight Test Engineer & Test Director

JT4; Edwards (CA); On-site; USD 130,124 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Health Savings Accounts/FSA's

Disability Insurance

Paid Time Off

401(k) Plan Options with Employer Match

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

A leading defense contractor is seeking experienced Flight Test Engineers to join as Test Conductors in California. The role involves planning and conducting flight tests, ensuring aircraft readiness, and leading a control room team. Candidates should have significant experience and technical expertise in military aircraft testing, with a strong emphasis on communication and coordination skills. This role offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits including health insurance and tuition reimbursement.

Qualifications

• 20 years of related experience or an associate's degree with 16 years.
• Control room experience and ability to interface with all levels.
• Excellent communications and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain Flight Test discipline in the mission control room.
• Plan and schedule mission requirements for tests.
• Conduct test missions and lead the control room team.

Skills

Effective communication and coordination

Control room conduct

Situational Awareness

Crew Resource Management (CRM)

Airmanship skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering, math, computer science, or physics

Technical training with related experience

Job description

A leading defense contractor is seeking experienced Flight Test Engineers to join as Test Conductors in California. The role involves planning and conducting flight tests, ensuring aircraft readiness, and leading a control room team. Candidates should have significant experience and technical expertise in military aircraft testing, with a strong emphasis on communication and coordination skills. This role offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits including health insurance and tuition reimbursement.