Flight Test Engineer - Advanced Effects

- Plan and execute system level T&E of hardware and software with emphasis placed on resource planning, conducting ground and flight test, initial issue investigation, and process improvement/development.

- Act as lead or supporting test engineer for missile or weapon systems to include development, certification and integration test of subsystems to the AUR configuration.

- Collect test data and perform initial data analysis for the system under test.

- Work closely with program management and other engineering departments to develop requirements, and discuss test results to include collected data and observations.

- Assist in the creation of developmental test plans, test cards, technical updates and test reports.

- Conduct ground and flight testing at private and government-owned test ranges.

- Work in a safe manner in accordance with established operating procedures and standard practices.

- A bachelor's degree in engineering or a related technical discipline from an accredited institution. May substitute equivalent engineering experience in lieu of education.

- 5+ years of experience as test conductor/director for developmental aircraft, weapons, or missile systems.

- Must have a good understanding of engineering concepts, principles, codes, and theory; experience demonstrating a broad application of those concepts; and expanding knowledge of principles, concepts, theory, and practices in related technical specialties.

- Test engineering experience working with developmental weapon or missile systems on manned and/or unmanned aircraft to include requirements development, planning, execution, and reporting.

- Previous experience with and/or current working knowledge of MIL-STD-8591, MIL-STD-2088, MIL-STD-1553, MIL-STD-1760, AS8775, AS5653, etc.

- Experience integrating and conducting test with suspension, arming, and release equipment.

- Previous expertise and working knowledge of the National Airspace System and UAS operating rules and regulations thereof.

- Must possess the ability to understand new concepts quickly; apply them accurately; organize, schedule, and coordinate work phases; and, determine the appropriate approach at the task level or, with assistance, at the project level to provide solutions to a range of complex problems.

- Must have strong communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills.

- Ability to work independently and as part of a team; able to perform complex tasks in one or more engineering areas.

- Ability to travel as required for test planning and execution.

- Bias for action - if you see a problem, you want to solve and fix it.

- Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Top Secret-Level security clearance.

- Prior experience with software code/script building using programming languages such as Go, Java, C++, Python, JavaScript, etc.

- Prior experience with Linux based systems and command line.

- Working Knowledge with COTs Small UAS autopilot and mission planning software.

- Experience working with manned aircraft personnel and familiar with aviation terminology.

- Experience with multiple different propulsion systems to include air and non-air breathing.