Senior Level Aerospace or Mechanical Engineer

Cruz Associates, Inc.; Kentucky; On-site; USD 95,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Cruz Associates, Inc. is seeking a Senior Level Aerospace or Mechanical Engineer to support operations at Fort Campbell, KY. The role emphasizes flight test activities, interface with aviation programs, and adherence to defense acquisition processes.

Qualified candidates will bring 10+ years in aviation, 5+ years in flight testing, and the ability to pass FAA Class III Flight Physical. Secret clearance is required.

Qualifications

• Secret or Interim Secret security clearance required.
• 10+ years experience in military/commercial aviation.
• 5+ years planning and conducting flight tests.
• Bachelor’s degree in an Engineering field.
• 3+ years exposure to the Defense Acquisition process.
• Ability to pass FAA Class III Flight Physical.

Responsibilities

• Develop test plans and coordinate test range scheduling and data collection.
• Apply AR 70-62 requirements to Army Special Operations Aircraft.
• Participate in TIM, Program Reviews, TIWG, and SSWG.
• Participate in aerial flight in a Flight Test Engineering capacity.
• Collaborate with AED, TAPO, and other engineering counterparts.
• Perform clerical, administrative, and logistics support for the SIMO.

Skills

Security clearance

Flight test planning

Aviation engineering

Defense Acquisition process

Flight test engineering

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Job description

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Senior Level Aerospace or Mechanical Engineer

Full-Time Regular Ft. Campbell, KY, Fort Campbell, KY, US

7 days ago Requisition ID: 1093

Cruz Associates Inc. of Yorktown, VA has an open position for a Senior Level Aerospace or Mechanical Engineer. The job location is at Fort Campbell, KY in support of the 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment (SOAR).

Scope of Performance: Provide engineering support to the Systems Integration Management Offices (SIMO's) primary areas of emphasis include A/MH-6, MH- 47, MH-60, MQ-1, Avionics, Sensors, ASE, and Weapon programs.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop test plans, coordinate test activities to include test range scheduling and planning, data collection and processing.
• Apply and administrate the requirements of AR 70-62 as they apply to Army Special Operations Aircraft.
• Participate as a member of Technical Interface Meetings (TIM), Program Reviews, Test Integration Working Groups (TIWG), and System Safety Working Groups (SSWG).
• Participate in aerial flight in a Flight Test Engineering capacity.
• Work closely with engineering counterparts, to include, but not limited to the Aviation Engineering Directorate (AED), and Technology Application Program Office (TAPO).
• Perform routine clerical, administrative, and logistics tasks as required in support of the SIMO.

Education and Experience-Required

• Possesses a Secret or Interim Secret security clearance.
• Minimum of 10 years’ experience working in military/commercial aviation.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience with planning and conducting flight tests.
• Bachelor’s degree in an Engineering field.
• At least 3 years’ exposure to the Defense Acquisition process.
• Ability to pass the FAA Class III Flight Physical.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status