Flight Test Engineer at Modern Technology Solutions Inc

Niceville, Florida, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

11 Apr, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

11 Jan, 26

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Flight Test Engineering, Test Conductor, Data Management, Test Planning, Logistics Coordination, Communication Skills, Avionics Systems, Munitions Systems, Air Force T&E Policies, Teamwork, Secret Clearance, Instrumentation, Data Analysis, Test Operations, Safety Coordination, Maintenance Support

Industry

Space Research and Technology

Description

The successful applicant will provide Developmental Test and Evaluation (DT&E) flight test engineering for ground and flight test efforts for US Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) fixed wing aircraft and programs. Responsibilities: Provide flight test engineering expertise for USSOCOM fixed wing aircraft and weapon system development. · Act as a Test Conductor for ground and flight test missions · Lead and participate in flight test event planning, test execution, data management, data collection and data distribution · Develop and review test objectives, plans, flight test cards, and other required documentation · Coordinate and provide requirements for test venues, test assets and participants across the DOD · Coordinate analysis activities with data analysts · Apply technical expertise to assess test range, weapon system, or technology project readiness for testing and advise senior government personnel on test readiness · Prepare mission execution schedules, logistics coordination, and track status and risk · Interface with other government and range organizations and development contractors · Assist in directing test operation efforts across test and operations communities to meet programmatic timelines and overcome resource and schedule challenges, as needed · Facilitate the safety and aircraft modification coordination process · Aid in operations and maintenance support planning with contract maintenance teams Required Qualifications: · Bachelor of Science degree in engineering or science · 8-14+ years in test and evaluation, aerospace duties, and/or related technical work · Ability to obtain and maintain a FAA Class 3 flight physical · Excellent written and oral communication skills · Experience/knowledge of avionics/mission systems, munitions systems, and/or comm/radar systems · Working knowledge of Air Force T&E policies · Proficiency with Microsoft Office products · Ability to work well in a team environment as well as independently · Active Secret Clearance, TS Eligible Desired Qualifications: · Prior aircrew experience as WSO, CSO, EWO, or Pilot, preferably on AFSOC platform(s) · Experience serving as a Flight Test Conductor and performing on-aircraft operations · Experience working with or within the 96 Test Wing at Eglin AFB, FL · Active Top-Secret clearance · Test Pilot School Graduate · Master of Science degree in engineering · 10+ years in test and evaluation, aerospace duties, and related technical work · Experience preparing flight test documents, Test Plans, Methods of Test, and Flight Test Cards · Experience in flight operations, test operations, SOF, Air Dominance, Strike, or ISR Experience preparing flight test documents · Instrumentation, data management, and data analysis experience · Experience as an Information System Security Officer (ISSO) #LI-DB1

Responsibilities

The Flight Test Engineer will provide expertise for flight test engineering related to USSOCOM fixed wing aircraft. Responsibilities include planning and executing flight tests, managing data, and coordinating with various stakeholders.