Flight Test Engineer
- Develop test programs to strategically expand the envelope and capabilities of our vehicles from experimental development through certification flight test.
- Perform flight test planning, flight readiness reviews, flight briefs/debriefs, act as a crewmember during test execution and perform post flight data analysis.
- Conducts engineering analysis of flight test data to support aircraft design and certification deliverables.
- Coordinates with other engineering groups to ensure input from subject matter experts informs test planning and test execution.
- Works as a member of the flight crew including monitoring data in real time to assure the safety and proper conduct of flight tests.
- Reports on completed tests including reporting any observed deficiencies and findings of compliance with requirements or regulations.
- Advises the flight test pilot of nature of the data to inform real time decisions affecting safety, efficiency and effectiveness.
- Develop expert level knowledge of the systems and aircraft under test.
- Completes administrative work associated with testing including configuration management, squawk reporting, flight limitation management and test card creation.
- Assists with troubleshooting and root cause investigation of issues observed during flight testing.
- Develops flight manuals and supporting documentation necessary to operate the vehicles in a safe manner in accordance with established operating procedures and practices.
- Other duties as assigned or required.
- Bachelor of Science (Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical Engineering or other technical field) degree or equivalent experience and training.
- Previous experimental flight test experience as a Flight Test Engineer.
- Excellent interpersonal skills to effectively communicate with colleagues across a wide range of technical disciplines.
- Strong technical and analytical skills.
- Must be able to work both independently and on a team and be able to work extended hours and travel as required.
- Read and speak English proficiently.
- At least 30% travel required
- FTE graduate of a recognized test pilot school or equivalent on the job experience.
- Data analysis experience using Matlab, Python or similar.
- Civil aircraft certification experience including use of ARP 4754 processes for requirements and FAA AC 23-8C or AC 27-1B for flight test.
- Experimental flight test experience as a Flight Test Engineer, preferably including VTOL or STOVL and fly-by-wire.
- Flight Analyst DER or ODA Unit Member.
- Familiarity with FAA Order 4040.26C.
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