FLIGHT TEST ENGINEER - 1133911464919

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, Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS), small UAS (sUAS), and weapon system development programs. 
• Act as Test Conductor for programs involving Group 2-5 UAS and their associated networks 
• Support and participate in flight test planning, test execution, data management, data collection, and data distribution 
• Develop and review test objectives, test 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 test 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 operational 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 
• Ability to obtain and maintain FAA Class 3 flight physical  
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products  
• Ability to work well in a team environment as well as independently 
• Excellent written and oral communication skills 
• 14+ years in test and evaluation, aerospace duties, and/or related technical work  
• Understanding of and significant experience with small UAS (sUAS) systems, command and control links, networks, and/or associated data links 
• Experience with Group 2-3 sUAS testing on DoD test ranges  
• Working knowledge of Air Force UAS test and evaluation policies 
• Ability to operate in Ground Control Stations (GCS) and/or Control Rooms 
• Active Secret Clearance 

Desired Qualifications:

• Master of Science degree in engineering or science 
• Autonomous system test experience highly desired 
• Experience using Artificial Intelligence as a tool or in testing highly desired  
• Previous or active qualification/currency for Group 2-5 UAS operations highly desired 
• Test Pilot School Graduate 
• Experience as an Information System Security Officer (ISSO) 
• Experience testing at various DoD test ranges 
• Active Top-Secret clearance with SCI eligibility 

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