Work Arrangement
This is an onsite position with required domestic travel up to 25%.
Job Overview
This is a Flight Test Engineer (FTE) position for UAS development testing and designing of Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS), aviation electronic systems, and loitering munitions. The ideal candidate has experience with UAS flight test and project execution and implementing management procedures and controls. This person will provide advisory support and recommend project execution focus areas. This position requires teamwork, patience, a firm understanding of test and evaluation, safety and technical reviews and approvals, and the ability to travel to testing sites.
Essential Functions
- Perform all facets of flight testing, from initial planning through execution, data collection, reduction and analysis, report writing and recommendations to ensure on-time completion
- Provide project officer leadership required to plan and execute developmental, operational and research test or operate as project engineer or flight test engineer as required
- Provide a strict flight test disciplined approach to every aspect of flight test planning, execution, and deployed operations
- Provide advisory assistance to facilitate problem-solving and provide recommendations to ensure all flight tests are accomplished and are on time
- Interface with the various test organizations to support technical and safety plan approvals,
communicate program office priorities and work daily scheduling issues
- Interface with the prime contractor and subcontractors to support the prioritization and scheduling of test item modifications, maintenance and flight test requirements
- Review and identify potential issues relating to modification packages for air vehicles, ground control stations, and other support equipment
- Assess and/or evaluate both subjective and objective data acquired through test execution
- Perform other duties as required.
Standard Essential Functions
- Regular and reliable attendance on a full time basis [or in accordance with posted schedule].
- Responsible for exhibiting professional behavior with both internal and external business associates that reflects positively on the company and is consistent with the company's policies and practices.
- Embodies AEVEX’s cultural values and aligns daily actions with department goals and company culture.
Qualifications and Competencies
- Strong understanding of new concepts quickly and apply them accurately throughout an evolving environment
- Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills to effectively interface with other departments, customers, government representatives, and/or professionals
- Strong ability to professionally represent the organization as a prime technical contact
- Strong ability to provide leadership and guidance to less experienced professionals
Education / Certifications
- Bachelor's degree in Aerospace, Aeronautical, Mechanical Engineering or a related field is
required.
- Master's degree in Aerospace, Aeronautical, Mechanical Engineering or a related field is desired.
Experience
- 6+ years of experience in engineering
- At least four (4) of which in the DoD (preferred)
- Must possess test and evaluation experience in an aerospace program with knowledge, experience, and recognized ability to be considered an aviation test engineering expert
- Experience with UAS flight test preferred
- Experience with ArduPilot mission planning software
Physical Requirements
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to
successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable
individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties the employee is:
Frequently required to stand for extended periods of time
Frequently required to lift up to 15 pounds
Occasionally experience a high level of noise, adverse weather or temperature conditions
Frequently required to reach overhead and frequently reach at/below shoulder level
Occasionally required to operate hand tools, equipment, heavy machinery
Occasionally required to operate motor vehicle
Security Clearance
- Ability to obtain/maintain a Top Secret/SCI DoD clearance, U.S. Citizenship required.
About AEVEX
AEVEX, headquartered in Solana Beach, California, supports the U.S. national security mission and partner nation needs around the world by providing full-spectrum aviation, remote sensing, and analysis solutions. The company's capabilities include custom design and engineering; rapid prototyping; sensor integration and sustainment; aircraft modification and certification; flight test instrumentation and support; mission operations service; advanced intelligence data processing, exploitation, and dissemination solutions; and tailored hardware and software mission-system tools. AEVEX uses agile and customized approaches to rapidly define, develop, and deliver specialized solutions for airborne special mission needs for the U.S. Government, partner nations, and commercial businesses. AEVEX has major offices in California, Florida, North Carolina, Ohio, and Virginia.
AEVEX provides a full suite of comprehensive benefits, including a 401(k)-retirement plan, comprehensive Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability and Life insurance group coverage with a portion of the premiums paid by the company, professional development funds, and an Employee Assistance Plan (EAP) with counseling, legal help, child and elder care support, among other benefits for qualified employees.
Equal Employment Opportunity:
AEVEX is an Equal Opportunity employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, religious creed, color, sex (including pregnancy, breast feeding and related medical conditions), gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, military and veteran status, marital status, age, protected medical condition, genetic information, physical disability, mental disability, or any other protected status in accordance with all applicable federal, state and local laws.
