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L3Harris Technologies · 2 weeks ago

Flight Analyst ODA Unit Member / Flight Test Engineer

Greenville, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

9+ years exp

L3Harris Technologies is a leader in the defense industry, focused on delivering technology solutions for national security. The Flight Test Engineer will be responsible for generating and approving flight test data, defining test requirements, and coordinating test flight operations.

CommercialInformation TechnologyNational Security

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Define test requirements, develop test procedures and test plans, execute and manage ground and flight test events, range and airspace management, data collection and analysis, instrumentation of test assets and documentation/ presentation of test results

Interact with other systems engineers, and collaborate with our mechanical, electrical and aeronautical engineers in planning, design and manufacture of systems to ensure successful air vehicle and flight systems performance

Determine compliance with Military Specification/FAA Certification requirements and assist with the gathering of flight test data

Participate in aircraft flight testing during experimental and engineering flight tests, production acceptance and flight test support through specifically prescribed tests and maneuvers

Coordinate test flight operations

May serve as a Test Director, responsible for the execution of flight and ground tests

Qualification

FAA certification requirementsAirspace/range managementFlight test managementAeronautical engineeringGroundFlight test teamsMicrosoft Office proficiencyClass III Airman certificateMIL-HDBK-516 knowledgeJSSG series knowledgeAir vehicle performance analysis

Required

Existing Active DoD SECRET security clearance; must be able to obtain TS/SCI clearances as required

Bachelor's Degree in Aeronautical Engineering and minimum 9 years of prior relevant experience to include in flight operations including test management and execution. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 7 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 13 years of prior related experience

The candidate must have demonstrated expertise in airspace/range management, FAA certification requirements and systems engineering disciplines associated with a flight test/demonstration program to include requirements definition, design reviews and documentation, and systems integration

Candidate must have the ability to obtain Class III Airman certificate

Familiar with analysis and testing for air vehicle performance, handling qualities and structural loads

Knowledge/experience with FAA Part 23, 25, 27, 29 and 91 regulations

Knowledge/experience with MIL-HDBK-516 and JSSG series

The candidate must have experience in managing ground and flight test teams in various categories of aircraft