Flight Test Engineer
Astrion
- Location
- Onsite (Redstone Arsenal, Alabama)
- Compensation
- $68k - $77k/yr
- Employment
- Full-time
- Level
- Entry Level
Posted 4 days ago
About the Role
Astrion is seeking a Flight Test Engineer to conduct developmental flight tests for cargo and fixed-wing platforms at Redstone Arsenal. The role involves serving as a crewmember, performing data analysis, and delivering comprehensive test reports to stakeholders.
Skills
Flight testing
Aerospace engineering
Mechanical engineering
Industrial systems
Telemetry systems
Data reduction
Data analysis
Technical writing
Matlab
Python
MS Office
Test planning
Safety reviews
Aviation systems
Full job details
Overview
Flight Test Engineer
LOCATION: Redstone Arsenal, Huntsville, AL
JOB STATUS: Full-time
CLEARANCE: Secret
CERTIFICATION: Class III Medical
TRAVEL: Up to 20%
SALARY: $68k to $77k
Astrion has an exciting opportunity for a Flight Test Engineer located at the Redstone Arsenal in Huntsville, AL.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS
- Bachelor's degree in engineering from an ABET accredited school (aerospace, mechanical, or industrial/systems desired) and 0-3 years of experience performing engineering duties in designing, constructing, and testing aircraft and/or aviation systems; and conducting basic and applied research to evaluate adaptability of materials and equipment to aircraft design and manufacture. Additional experience acceptable for Engineer-II. Advanced degree may be considered to decrease experience requirements.
- Must be able to obtain and maintain an FAA Class III medical certificate.
- Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret Clearance (U.S. Citizenship is required for all applicants)
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS
- Intermediate knowledge of aircraft/aircraft systems (e.g., flight controls, displays, radar, comm/nav, etc.) and/or test and evaluation experience highly desired.
- Intermediate competency with MS Office, programming, Matlab, Python, and technical writing desired.
- Rotary-wing or fixed-wing flight test experience, or experience in a related discipline is desired.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Conduct developmental flight test for Cargo/Fixed Wing platforms.
- Perform flight test engineer duties as crewmember on flight test aircraft.
- Monitor in-flight test activities, via real-time telemetry systems or as an aircraft crewmember.
- Work as part of a diverse team of contractor, military, and civilian experimental test pilots and engineers.
- Prepare pre-test documentation (test plans, test readiness reviews, safety reviews).
- Provide technical expertise with regard to the method of test that will best achieve the test objectives.
- Perform in-depth engineering data reduction and analysis.
- Write comprehensive test reports to provide usable, accurate, and readily-interpretable results.
- Prepare/deliver presentations to colleagues, subordinates, and government representatives
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