Structural Flight Test Engineer

JT4; Palmdale (CA); On-site; USD 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

JT4 is seeking a motivated Structural Flight Test Engineer to support F-16 testing at Edwards AFB, CA. The role involves test planning, monitoring high-risk tests, and working with diverse teams. Ideal candidates will have 3+ years of flight test experience in aerospace engineering and strong analytical skills.

Benefits

Health Insurance

401(k) Plan Options with Employer Match

Life Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Time Off

Qualifications

• Successful completion of an undergraduate degree in engineering from an ABET accredited program.
• Minimum 3 years of aircraft structures flight test experience.
• Ability to maintain a Secret security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Test planning and real-time control room monitoring.
• Technical reporting on stores integration test programs.
• Interfacing with multidiscipline teams and external organizations.

Skills

Communication

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering

Master of Science in Engineering

Job description

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JT4 is seeking a motivated and experienced Structural Flight Test Engineer to support F-16 test at Edwards AFB, CA.

Responsibilities include test planning, real-time control room monitoring of elevated risk tests, pre/post-test analysis, and technical reporting, primarily on stores integration test programs. Additional responsibilities include working amongst a multidiscipline team and interfacing with the prime contractor, program office, external organizations, and various integrated product teams. Work is in-person, with occasional multi-day domestic travel required (up to 10%).

Ideal candidate will possess:

• Successful completion of an undergraduate degree in engineering from an ABET accredited program
• Minimum of BS degree in aerospace or mechanical engineering
• Minimum of three years of aircraft structures flight test experience, including loads and/or flutter
• Ability to obtain and maintain Secret security clearance
• Advanced knowledge and recognized ability in the technical/professional field

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Advanced Degree (MA/MS) and 2 years of experience in the respective technical/professional discipline.
• Previous control room qualification(s) for elevated risk structures testing
• Ground test experience
• Test planning
• Safety planning
• Ability to work independently
• Strong communication
• Ability to become an F-16 structures subject matter expert.

REQUIREMENTS - EDUCATION, TECHNICAL, AND WORK EXPERIENCE

• The incumbent must have a Bachelor of Science in Engineering from an ABET-accredited academic institution and 3-4 years of related engineering experience or have an accredited Master of Science in Engineering with at least 2 years of related engineering experience, or have an accredited doctoral degree in Engineering.
• Must have mastery of concepts, principles, and practices of engineering that enables the employee to serve as a technical authority on projects relating to the specific programs.
• Knowledge and skill sufficient to apply the latest developments in engineering to solve problems in the specialty area along with excellent communication and analytical skills.
• Working knowledge of computer systems and computer-based engineering tools and possess planning/organizing skills.
• The position may require the ability to investigate, troubleshoot, and design solutions to problems in operational hardware and software.
• Must possess a valid, state-issued driver's license.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance up to top secret with special access.
• Must be a U.S. citizen.

SALARY

The expected salary range for this position is $125,000 to $150,000 annually.

Note: The salary range offered for this position is a good faith description of the expected salary range this role will pay. JT4, LLC considers factors such as (but not limited to) responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as market and business considerations when extending an offer.

BENEFITS

• Benefits Active on Day 1
• Life Insurance
• Health Savings Accounts/FSA's
• Disability Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• 401(k) Plan Options with Employer Match
• JT4 will match 50%, up to an 8% contribution
• 100% Immediate Vesting
• Tuition Reimbursement

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Industries

  Defense and Space Manufacturing

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