Test & Evaluation Engineer (Flight Test Engineer)
Core
Flight Test Engineer supporting proprietary activities by integrating, testing, and evaluating state-of-the-art technologies for critical customer-directed technology maturation.
Role type
Senior IC flight test engineer
Builds
Test articles and configurations for military aircraft
Domain
Aerospace / Defense
Required skills
test article preparation, configuration control, maintenance and inspections, test planning and execution, real-time control room support, test reporting, hardware and software configuration management, weight and balance management, safety protocol implementation, technical documentation interpretation
Preferred skills
military aircraft test operations, flight test engineering, lab test engineering, shop/hangar/ramp environment experience, aircraft subsystems knowledge (avionics, mission systems), system checkout procedures, Boeing tactical aircraft processes
Technologies
MS Office (Word, Excel, Access)
Responsibilities
Formulate and communicate daily plans for test team coordination, coordinate test article configuration and instrumentation, authorize maintenance and modifications, track hardware/software configuration, conduct ground test events, prepare test reports, assist in real-time test execution
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC