Company

AEVEX Aerospace - 3.8See more

addressAddressPalmdale, CA
type Form of workFull-time
salary Salary$150,000 - $170,000 a year
CategoryEngineering/Architecture/scientific

Job description

Flight Test Engineer Support Sr/Senior Flight Test Engineer

This is a Flight Test Engineer support position for the MQ-9 and Predator B variants development test, designing top-level development test programs at the Medium Altitude UAS division for AFLCMC/Det 3 MQ-9 sustainment efforts in California. The ideal candidate has experience with UAS Flight Test and project execution and implementing management procedures and controls. This person will provide advisory support and recommend project execution focus areas. This position requires teamwork, patience, a firm understanding of test and evaluation, and the ability to travel.


ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

  • Provide advisory, review, or draft documentation for development of test plans and safety packages generated by the USAF, prime weapon system Contractor, and associated Contractors by attending test planning working groups and test interface meetings.
  • Provide advisory assistance to the Government in support of any UAS incidents that require Safety and Accident Investigations.
  • Perform all facets of Flight Testing, from initial planning and operations through execution, data collection, reduction and analysis, report writing and recommendations to ensure on-time completion.
  • Provide project officer leadership required to plan and execute developed test or operate as project engineer or Flight Test Engineer as required.
  • Provide advisory assistance to facilitate problem-solving and provide recommendations for Government consideration geared to optimize any "Course of Action" managing personnel and equipment to ensure all Flight Tests are accomplished and are on time.
  • Interface with the various test organizations to support test and safety plan approvals, communicate program office priorities and work daily scheduling issues.
  • Interface with the prime Contractor and subcontractors to support the prioritization and scheduling of test item modifications, maintenance, and Flight Test requirements.
  • Review and identify potential issues relating to modification packages for air vehicles, ground control stations, and other support equipment.
  • Develop briefings and reports as required to update program leadership on progress.
  • Work with the System Program Office to obtain required air worthiness assessment, risk analysis, and military flight release.
  • Assess and/or evaluate both subjective and objective data acquired through test execution.
  • Assist the Government in planning/executing system configurations and troubleshoot those configurations to support required sorties.
  • Facilitate the scheduling of unique test resources (e.g., range, weapons, etc.) and Flight Test activities.
  • Review proposals for validity and identify potential discrepancies relating to Flight Test requirements.
  • Support the program and the other PMs by providing test advice, recommending priorities, performing resource planning, and identifying constraints, and recommending inputs into deficiency identification and correction actions.
  • Perform other related duties as assigned.
  • Regular and reliable attendance on a full time basis [or in accordance with posted schedule].
  • Responsible for exhibiting professional behavior with both internal and external business associates that reflects positively on the company and is consistent with the company's policies and practices.
  • Embodies AEVEX's cultural values and aligns daily actions with department goals and company culture.


Qualification:

Required


  • Must possess the ability to understand new concepts quickly and apply them accurately throughout an evolving environment.
  • A Bachelor's (BA/BS) degree, and 12 years of experience in aeronautical engineering or a Master's Degree and 10 years of related experience, five (5) of which must be in the DoD.
  • May substitute equivalent engineering experience in lieu of education 20 years of directly related experience with aviation Test Engineering experience and proper certifications.
  • 5 years of experience must be on DoD programs.
  • Must possess test and evaluation experience in an aerospace program, knowledge, experience, and recognized ability to be considered an aviation Test Engineering expert.
  • Have strong communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills to effectively interface with other departments, customers, government representatives, and/or professionals.
  • Must possess capability of representing the organization as a prime technical contact; and the ability to provide leadership and guidance to less experienced professionals.
  • Must be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance.
  • Must be proficient in the MS Office productivity suite of software.


Preferred

  • Experience with UAS Flight Test
  • ABET accredited degree program


AEVEX Aerospace is an Equal Opportunity employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, religious creed, color, sex (including pregnancy, breast feeding and related medical conditions), gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, military and veteran status, marital status, age, protected medical condition, genetic information, physical disability, mental disability, or any other protected status in accordance with all applicable federal, state and local laws.


About AEVEX Aerospace

AEVEX Aerospace, headquartered in Solana Beach, California, supports the U.S. national security mission and partner nation needs around the world by providing full-spectrum aviation, remote sensing, and analysis solutions. The company's capabilities include custom design and engineering; rapid prototyping; sensor integration and sustainment; aircraft modification and certification; Flight Test instrumentation and support; mission operations service; advanced intelligence data processing, exploitation, and dissemination solutions; and tailored hardware and software mission-system tools. AEVEX uses agile and customized approaches to rapidly define, develop, and deliver specialized solutions for airborne special mission needs for the U.S. Government, partner nations, and commercial businesses. AEVEX has major offices in California, North Carolina, Ohio, Virginia, and Florida.

Refer code: 7910355. AEVEX Aerospace - 3.8 - The previous day - 2024-01-26 10:07

AEVEX Aerospace - 3.8

Palmdale, CA
Jobs feed

Medical Assistant (Certified) - Pine Bluff Clinic

Arkansas Children's

Pine Bluff, AR

Health Center Medical Assistant, Non-Certified

Mount Desert Island Hospital

Bar Harbor, ME

Sales Representative

Koin

Gresham, OR

Solution Architect (Presales)

Informatica Llc

Cary, NC

life insurance, parental leave, tuition reimbursement, flex time, 401(k)

Vehicle Calibration Supervisor

Paccar

Mount Vernon, WA

paid time off, paid holidays, sick time, tuition reimbursement, 401(k)

Diesel Technician - 3rd Shift

Paccar

Mount Vernon, WA

paid time off, paid holidays, sick time, tuition reimbursement, 401(k)

Medical Assistant - Occupational Health

Central Maine Healthcare

Lewiston, ME

CNC Process Engineer

Sig Sauer, Inc.

Rochester, NH

tuition reimbursement

Per Diem RN - Interventional Radiology

Johns Hopkins Medicine

Bethesda, MD

tuition reimbursement

Share jobs with friends

Related jobs

Sr. Flight Test Engineer

Sr. Flight Test Engineer

Aevex Aerospace

Palmdale, CA

3 weeks ago - seen

Electrical Flight Test Engineer

General Atomics And Affiliated Companies

$81,080 - $141,650 a year

Poway, CA

4 weeks ago - seen

Mission Systems Flight Test Engineer (Simulator)

Modern Technology Solutions, Inc.

Edwards, CA

a month ago - seen

Flight Test Engineer

Air Aviation Llc

$102K - $129K a year

Sunnyvale, CA

2 months ago - seen

Flight Software Test Engineer

Vast

$130,000 - $165,000 a year

Long Beach, CA

3 months ago - seen

Senior Flight Software Test Engineer

Vast

$155,000 - $190,000 a year

Long Beach, CA

3 months ago - seen

Sr. Flight Test Engineer

Lockheed Martin

Palmdale, CA

3 months ago - seen

Staff Flight Test Engineer

Wisk Aero

$146,431 - $168,311 a year

Hollister, CA

3 months ago - seen

Flight Test Engineer

Archer

Salinas, CA

4 months ago - seen

Flight Test Engineer / Test Conductor

Modern Technology Solutions, Inc.

Edwards, CA

4 months ago - seen

F-35 Flight Test Engineer, Test Conductor/Test Director

Modern Technology Solutions, Inc.

Edwards, CA

4 months ago - seen

Flight Test Engineer

GENERAL ATOMICS

Palmdale, CA

5 months ago - seen

Loads Flight Test Engineer - Level 3

Lockheed Martin

Edwards, CA

5 months ago - seen

Flight Test Discipline Engineer Level 1

Lockheed Martin

Edwards, CA

5 months ago - seen

Flight Test Engineer

Odys Aviation

Long Beach, CA

5 months ago - seen

Flight Test Engineer Sr Stf

Lockheed Martin

Edwards, CA

5 months ago - seen

Sr. Flight Test Engineer

Stratolaunch

Mojave, CA

5 months ago - seen