Sr. Flight Test Engineer

Responsibilities

• Verify the function and capabilities of modified flight control systems, for a remotely operated autoflight system.
• Ensure the proper build-up of functions and capabilities, beginning in the lab and ending up on the vehicle.
• Verify the end-to-end functionality of the system and ensure the ability to assess all desired requirements.
• Engage with many teams throughout the organization and have a firm understanding of the vehicle’s capabilities.
• Act as the responsible engineer for the vehicle and often as the project director during flight/mission campaigns.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree of Science or Engineering in Mechanical, Electrical, Aerospace, or related discipline
• 7+ years of experimental flight test experience
• Prior experience drafting plans, cards, hazard analyses, and acting as director during a flight/mission
• Demonstrated ability to complete system-level risk assessments
• Basic success criteria: Recent Caravan or PT6A experience, CFII or military flight instructor, recent experience with automated and/or large remotely operated vehicles (UAS, spacecraft, etc)

Qualifications

• Preferred criteria: Graduate of an SETP recognized flight test school, recent experience with 14 CFR part 135 or 121 Air Carrier, deep understanding of FAA certification processes and their implementation, in-depth knowledge of systems engineering processes and principles, basic familiarity with software programming principles

Skills

• Must be willing to travel up to 10% of the time.

Benefits

• Attractive compensation package
• Flexible work schedule
• Professional development opportunities
• Work-life balance

Pay

• Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications

Schedule

• Full-time position