Flight Test Engineer

Key Responsibilities • Support development of test objectives, methods, detailed procedures, instrumentation requirements, data collection plans, and coordination with ranges and support agencies for DT&E activities. • Conduct technical evaluations of program requirements documents, system descriptions, and modification proposals; assess operability, integration, and functionality of rotary wing systems and recommend improvements or redesigns where appropriate. • Attend and participate in test planning meetings, TIMs, reviews, audits, and briefings; prepare and deliver test material, schedules, and status updates, maintaining close coordination with program offices. • Assist in planning and structuring flight tests by developing test plans, MOTs, CONOPS, flight test cards, schedules, and engineering documentation IAW AFTC and 96 TW guidance; coordinate multidisciplinary support personnel for mission execution. • Support execution of ground and flight tests as a non crewmember test conductor or instrumentation operator; collect and reduce data; validate results and instrumentation accuracy; and assist in writing mission accomplishment reports and final test reports. Required Qualifications • 3 to 10 years of relevant engineering experience in rotary wing flight test, development, or qualification testing environments. • Demonstrated ability to independently perform all functional duties including test planning, documentation development, instrumentation support, and data analysis. • Experience evaluating aircraft systems performance using mathematical, statistical, and engineering analytical techniques. • Familiarity with Air Force test planning processes, instrumentation packages, and coordination requirements for airspace, ranges, aircraft, frequencies, munitions, and test resources. Education & Certification • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in an applicable engineering discipline. Clearance Requirement • Active Secret clearance. • U.S. citizenship required.

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