Principal Flight Test Engineer - CH-47F Platform Systems (Onsite)

About the role

Join the Rotary Wing Platform Systems Team at Collins Aerospace to develop and flight-test avionics for US Army CH-47F programs. This role requires a highly motivated person to participate in ground and flight test activities. The flight test engineer needs to be a self-starter with the ability to work independently as well as a member of the broader development and flight test team. You will work closely with the customer and certifying agencies to establish and conduct flight test programs in the pursuit of airworthiness releases. This position is onsite in Huntsville, AL.

What You Will Do

• Perform Platform Systems Engineering (PSE) activities and act as the Flight Test Engineer for the CH-47F program performing ground and flight test activities.
• Travel to conduct flight tests for the CH-47F customer for different Common Avionics Architecture System (CAAS) updates.
• Formulate test requirements, prepare and coordinate test plans.
• Prepare flight schedules, test procedures and associated test cards. Tools used are DOORS, JIRA, PREP, Microsoft, SVN and others.
• Participate onboard aircraft (both on the ground and in flight) contributing to the overall test execution, aircraft troubleshooting, onboard data collection, post flight data analysis, documenting all aspects of test events, issue investigation and resolution, writing test reports, and documenting test results.
• Design system solutions in a 'clean sheet' environment, ensuring the integration of Collins Aerospace products into complex upgrade programs.
• Navigate through the bids & pursuits processes for flight test efforts.

What You Will Learn

• Deepen your understanding of aircraft systems engineering, gaining insights into advanced integration and development processes.
• Enhance your leadership skills, directing critical test operations and influencing major project outcomes.
• Expand your professional network, working alongside industry experts and customers.
• Have the unique opportunity to build customer relationships with the US Army CH-47F customer.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Ability to obtain a US Department of Defense (DoD) SECRET security clearance.
• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 8 years of experience, or an Advanced Degree with 5 years of experience.
• U.S. citizenship is required, as this position involves work that is regulated by U.S. defense regulations.
• Travel (domestic-US, and possible International) is required of this position, estimating 10-30% of the year.
• 3-10 year's minimum of flight test or avionics operations or avionics systems software/hardware integration.
• Physical ability to climb on and maneuver within aircraft is required for this position.
• Must have the ability to pass a flight physical.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Collins Aerospace's Common Avionics Architecture System (CAAS) experience.
• Military and/or Private Pilot rating certifications.
• Aircraft flight test experience.
• Experience (military or civil aircraft) in avionics systems, specifically maintenance and troubleshooting.
• Working knowledge / understanding of data busses and protocols (Ethernet, MIL-STD-1553B, and ARINC-429).
• Aptitude for hands on aircraft troubleshooting to solve issues rapidly uncovered in flight test.
• Experience with DOORS, PREP, JIRA and Microsoft Office Suite is desired.
• Strong organizational skills including associated documentation.
• Communicate with a wide variety of technical and management personnel as well the customer, normally active-duty military and associated contractors.
• Research test requirements and prepare test plans, procedures and flight cards.
• Analyze and perform data reduction (video, digital) using MATLAB, Wireshark or other analysis tools.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees
• Generous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds and separate employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Student Loan Repayment Program
• Life insurance and disability coverage
• Optional coverages you can buy: pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection
• Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits
• Carrot Health for hormonal health, fertility, and family building
• Adoption Assistance
• Autism Benefit
• Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessions
• Healthy You Incentives, wellness rewards program
• Doctor on Demand, virtual doctor visits
• Bright Horizons, child and elder care services
• Teladoc Medical Experts, second opinion program
• Eligible for relocation

Pay

The salary range for this role is 107,500 USD - 204,500 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.

Schedule

This role is onsite. Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite.

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