Senior Flight Test Engineer, Missiles
Core
Plan, coordinate, and execute developmental flight and ground tests for new aircraft weapon and missile systems, including data collection, analysis, and reporting.
Role type
Senior flight test engineer (missiles/weapons)
Builds
Developmental test programs for missile and weapon systems
Domain
Defense / Aeronautics / Missile Systems
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
system-level test planning and execution, missile/weapon system integration testing, ground and flight test operations, data analysis, requirements development, MIL-STD compliance, arming and release equipment testing, National Airspace System knowledge
Preferred skills
DoD experience, software scripting (Go, Java, C++, Python, JavaScript), Linux command line, COTS UAS autopilot software, manned aircraft operations, tactical datalinks, multiple propulsion systems
Technologies
MIL-STD-8591, MIL-STD-2088, MIL-STD-1553, MIL-STD-1760, AS8775, AS5653
Responsibilities
Plan and execute system level T&E of hardware and software, act as lead or supporting test engineer for missile or weapon systems, collect test data and perform initial data analysis, work with program management to develop requirements and discuss test results, assist in creation of developmental test plans and reports, conduct ground and flight testing at test ranges
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC