Staff Flight Test Instrumentation Engineer

Responsibilities

• Act as a FTI Engineer helping develop the flight test instrumentation needs for a novel type of aircraft targeting the autonomous UAM market.
• Take part in designing and reviewing FTI components and installation drawings.
• Support the Flight test needs according to the test requirements and maintain configuration of the FTI equipment onboard the aircraft for testing activities.
• Help support trouble shooting activities related to data acquisition systems and other issues related to instrumentations.
• Help coordinate the installation of FTI equipment to the aircraft and support write and execute ATS, ATP, SDD as required for the FTI team.
• Plan and execute calibration activities and maintenance activities related to all FTI equipment.

Requirements

• A minimum of 8 years of related experience with a Bachelor’s degree; or 6 years and a Master’s degree; or a PhD with 3 years experience; or equivalent experience.
• At least 8 years of experience in the aerospace industry, directly or indirectly related to flight test instrumentation.
• Proven hands-on experience with complex aircraft system design and configuration management.
• Deep and applied knowledge of data acquisition systems and various sensors used for flight testing (e.g., Accelerometers, pressure transducers, RVDT, string pots, etc.).
• Understanding of various IRIG protocols (CH10, CH7, CH4) and serial communication standards.
• Experience utilizing tools such as Wireshark, Safran Ez software, MATLAB, and Git/GitLab (including SourceTree).
• Ability to travel as necessary to support various testing activities.

Qualifications

Commensurate with experience.

Skills

Not specified.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, 9 off Fridays for full-time employees throughout the year, flexible vacation time off, 11 company holidays, a 401(k) plan with 50% company matching vested immediately, commuter assistance, and education assistance.

Pay

The starting base salary within this range for this role varies based on factors such as your geographical location, and your relevant job-related experience that is consistent with a business necessity.

Schedule

Full-time.