The company is looking to solve the problem of ensuring successful air vehicle and flight systems performance by generating flight test data and approving flight test data on behalf of the FAA.
Requirements
- FAA certification requirements and systems engineering disciplines associated with a flight test/demonstration program
- Analysis and testing for air vehicle performance, handling qualities and structural loads
- Knowledge/experience with FAA Part 23, 25, 27, 29 and 91 regulations
- Knowledge/experience with MIL-HDBK-516 and JSSG series
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office products
Responsibilities
- Define test requirements, develop test procedures and test plans, execute and manage ground and flight test events, range and airspace management, data collection and analysis, instrumentation of test assets and documentation/ presentation of test results
- Interact with other systems engineers, and collaborate with our mechanical, electrical and aeronautical engineers in planning, design and manufacture of systems
- Determine compliance with Military Specification/FAA Certification requirements and assist with the gathering of flight test data
- Participate in aircraft flight testing during experimental and engineering flight tests, production acceptance and flight test support through specifically prescribed tests and maneuvers
- Coordinate test flight operations
- May serve as a Test Director, responsible for the execution of flight and ground tests
Other
- Existing Active DoD SECRET security clearance; must be able to obtain TS/SCI clearances as required
- Minimum 9 years of prior relevant experience to include in flight operations including test management and execution
- Bachelor’s Degree in Aeronautical Engineering
- Ability to obtain Class III Airman certificate
