Flight Test Engineer - Advanced Effects (Missiles)

Highlights

• Lead developmental flight testing of new aircraft weapon and missile systems.
• Execute ground and flight tests at private and government-owned ranges.
• Drive full-system test from planning and data analysis to reporting.

Ideal candidate

A hands-on flight test engineer who thrives in fast-paced, innovative environments and loves coordinating diverse teams to safely plan, execute and learn from complex weapon system tests.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related technical discipline or equivalent engineering experience
• 3+ years of experience as test conductor/director for developmental aircraft, weapons, or missile systems
• Good understanding of engineering concepts, principles, codes, and theory with broad application
• Test engineering experience with developmental weapon or missile systems on manned and/or unmanned aircraft including requirements, planning, execution and reporting
• Working knowledge of MIL-STD-8591, MIL-STD-2088, MIL-STD-1553, MIL-STD-1760, AS8775, AS5653, etc.
• Experience integrating and conducting test with suspension, arming, and release equipment
• Expertise and working knowledge of the National Airspace System and UAS operating rules and regulations