Flight Test Engineer 2

Job Overview

This is a Flight Test Engineer (FTE) position for UAS development testing and designing of Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) aviation electronic systems and loitering munitions. 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 safety and technical reviews and approvals and the ability to travel to testing sites.

Essential Functions

• Perform all facets of flight testing from initial planning 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 developmental operational and research test or operate as project engineer or flight test engineer as required
• Provide a strict flight test disciplined approach to every aspect of flight test planning execution and deployed operations
• Provide advisory assistance to facilitate problem-solving and provide recommendations to ensure all flight tests are accomplished and are on time
• Interface with the various test organizations to support technical 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
• 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

Standard Essential Functions

• 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 companys policies and practices.
• Embodies AEVEXs cultural values and aligns daily actions with department goals and company culture.

Qualifications and Competencies

• Strong understanding of new concepts quickly and apply them accurately throughout an evolving environment
• Excellent communication presentation and interpersonal skills to effectively interface with other departments customers government representatives and/or professionals
• Strong ability to professionally represent the organization as a prime technical contact
• Strong ability to provide leadership and guidance to less experienced professionals

Education / Certifications

• Bachelors or Masters Engineering degree required
• ABET-accredited engineering program preferred

Experience

• 8 years of experience in engineering
• At least four (4) of which in the DoD (preferred)
• Must possess test and evaluation experience in an aerospace program with knowledge experience and recognized ability to be considered an aviation test engineering expert
• Experience with UAS flight test preferred
• Experience with ArduPilot mission planning software

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties the employee is:

• Constantly required to sit and to reach to use computers and other office equipment
• Constantly required repetitive movements of wrists hands and/or fingers
• Frequently required to stand for extended periods of time
• Frequently required to lift up to 10 pounds
• Frequently required to lift up to 15 pounds
• Occasionally experience a high level of noise adverse weather or temperature conditions
• Frequently required to reach overhead and frequently reach at/below shoulder level
• Occasionally experience a high level of noise adverse weather or temperature conditions
• Occasionally required to operate hand tools equipment heavy machinery
• Occasionally required to operate motor vehicle

For the purpose of this summary occasionally is used to represent up to 1/3 of the time given to the work day frequently represents 1/3 to 2/3 of the time and constantly represents 2/3 or more of the time.

Security Clearance

• Ability to obtain/maintain a Top Secret DoD clearance U.S. Citizenship required.

Disclaimer:

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

AEVEX 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 companys 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 Florida North Carolina Ohio and Virginia.

AEVEX provides a full suite of comprehensive benefits including a 401(k)-retirement plan comprehensive Medical Dental Vision Disability and Life insurance group coverage with a portion of the premiums paid by the company professional development funds and an Employee Assistance Plan (EAP) with counseling legal help child and elder care support among other benefits.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

AEVEX 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.