Job Overview
This is a Flight Test Engineer position for UAS development testing and designing of 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, and the ability to travel to testing sites.
Essential Functions
• 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 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
• 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
• 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
• Must possess test and evaluation experience in an aerospace program with knowledge, experience, and recognized ability to be considered an aviation test engineering expert
• Must possess the ability to understand new concepts quickly and apply them accurately throughout an evolving environment
• Strong communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills to effectively interface with other
departments, customers, government representatives, and/or professionals
• Ability to professionally represent the organization as a prime technical contact
• Ability to provide leadership and guidance to less experienced professionals
Education / Certifications
• Bachelors or Masters Engineering degree required
• ABET-accredited engineering program preferred
Experience
• (0-3) years of experience in aeronautical engineering with a Bachelors Degree
• Experience with UAS flight test preferred
• Experience with Ardu Pilot 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. Occasionally required to lift up to 15 pounds. Occasionally required to view objects up close and distant range with hand eye coordination. 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.
Security Clearance
• Ability to obtain/maintain a Secret DoD clearance. U.S. Citizenship required.
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.
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 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, North Carolina, Ohio, Virginia, and Florida.
Equal Employment Opportunity:
AEVEX Aerospace is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we value Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion. We welcome candidates with diverse strengths, experiences, backgrounds, and capabilities, who share a passion for Empowering People to Make the World a Safer Place.
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
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