Senior Flight Test Engineer
Senior Flight Test Engineer
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JOB DESCRIPTION: Senior Flight Test Engineer
Orsa Technologies is seeking qualified candidates to provide Senior Engineer Operational Flight Test and Evaluation to Marine Operational Test and Evaluation Squadron One. The Operational Test and Evaluation Engineer will conduct operational tests and evaluations to ensure the effectiveness and suitability of Marine Corps aviation assets which include UAS helicopters and fixedwing aircraft. The Operational Test Engineer works closely with pilots and other Marine Corps and Navy subject matter experts to plan for test events collect data and analyze results. Draft reports to ensure verified and validated operational requirements are met and capabilities are effective and suitable.
DAILY RESPONSIBILITES MAY INCLUDE:
- Work closely with activeduty test directors government civilians and contractor support staff to plan for execute collect/analyze data report on test and evaluation events.
- Plan and administer performance tests on military aeronautical equipment controls systems and other products and systems.
- Designs and directs engineering and technical personnel in testing and testcontrol apparatus and equipment.
- Coordinate and direct engineering activities concerning the development procurement installation and calibration of instruments equipment and control devices required to test telemeter record and reduce test data.
- Determine conditions under which tests are to be conducted and sequences/phases of test operations. Direct and exercise control over operational functional and performance phases of tests.
- Primarily responsible for the creation and dissemination of test data cards for all test events. At the conclusion of test events will review all data cards to ensure all data has been captured.
- Analyzes and interpret test data and prepare technical reports for use by engineering and management personnel.
- Test planning functions involve determining measures data requirements and flight condition requirements to safely provide evaluation qualification and certification data. Will have the lead responsibility of preparing for test planning meetings and writing test plans.
- Test conduct involves briefing flight and ground crews and realtime telemetry monitoring of critical parameters. Large volumes of gathered flight data are processed analyzed and reported. Will have the lead responsibility of writing test reports and data analysis summaries.
- This position also involves significant teamwork and coordination with flight test coworkers in various disciplines (pilots mechanics inspectors instrumentation and data technicians) qualification or certification authority representatives and subject matter expert design engineers.
- Is the primary interface with Operational Test Authorities and the lead expert in the mechanics of their test processes.
MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS:
- Bachelor of Science (Aerospace Mechanical Electrical Engineering or other technical field) degree or equivalent experience and training.
- At least 8 years of experimental or Operational flight test experience as a Flight Test Engineer.
- Excellent interpersonal skills to effectively communicate with colleagues across various technical disciplines.
- Must be capable of completing an NCIC criminal background check to access military installations.
- Strong technical and analytical skills.
- Must be able to work independently and on a team and travel as required.
- Read and speak English proficiently.
- Must be able to write clear and concise test documents
- Must be a US citizen.
- Must have a valid photo ID (drivers license social security card or birth certificate OR US passport).
- Must have a valid drivers license/vehicle insurance to drive on U.S. Military Installations.
- Must be able to travel based on program requirements.
DESIRED REQUIREMENTS:
- B.S. in Aerospace Engineering or Mechanical Engineering
- Experimental flight test experience as a Flight Test Engineer preferably including VTOL or STOVL and flybywire.
- Aircraft maintenance or pilot experience preferably from a recognized test pilot school or equivalent on the job experience.
- Experience with Modeling and Simulation tools such as MATLAB and Simulink
- General knowledge of aviation rules and procedures
- Computer skills to include Microsoft Office applications and basic knowledge of analytical software
- Ability to effectively communicate orally and in written reports
- Ability to multitask
- Strong attention to detail and the ability to assess problems quickly and easily.
- Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment.
- Ability to multitask and employ problemsolving skills
- Ability to take the initiative in problemsolving and achieve organizational goals with minimal oversight
CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS: This position requires a government security clearance. Must be a US Citizen for consideration. Must possess a secret clearance or be able to obtain a secret clearance.
EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS: Bachelors Masters or Doctorate of Science degree from an accredited course of study in Aerospace Mechanical Electrical Engineering or other technical field.
ORSA Technologies is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
