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General Atomics Aeronautical Systems · 19 hours ago

Flight Test Engineer

Palmdale, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$81K/yr - $142K/yr

4+ years exp

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) is a leader in remotely piloted aircraft and tactical reconnaissance radars. They are seeking an experienced Flight Test Engineer to coordinate flight test activities and perform technical reviews and safety analyses for developmental tests and evaluations.

EnergyEnergy EfficiencyManufacturingWireless

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Provides centralized coordination and communication with flight test team members and subject matter expert design engineers in preparation for flight test

Conducts technical reviews of flight test plans for sound test techniques, and provides safety analysis of risks, hazards, and mitigation strategies

Coordinate and reviews test points and run cards with senior level aircrew for the safe execution of flight test maneuvers, with special emphasis on performance and flying qualities of stability control systems and autopilot systems

Represents Flight Operations on various boards to include software design and changes, levels of test readiness such as preliminary design, final design, ground test and flight test, certification board for test directors, both basic and performance and flying qualities, program introductions and readiness reviews

Author, compile technical documents and memorandums, and provide verbal counsel to the Vice President of Flight Operations advising on safety aspects of flight test risks and mitigations

Complete appropriate and relative company training courses for flight operations and test director to gain appropriate system knowledge required to fulfil primary duties

Perform the duties of Test Director for a multi-disciplinary test team when required

Represents Flight Operations in a technical advisor capacity as needs dictate

Maintains the strict confidentiality of sensitive information

Responsible for observing all laws, regulations, and other applicable obligations wherever and whenever business is conducted on behalf of the Company

Expected to work in a safe manner in accordance with established operating procedures and practices

Performs other duties as assigned

Qualification

Flight Test EngineeringTest Director experienceStability control systemsAutopilot systemsTest plan creationFlight test data analysisCommunication skillsPrivate Pilot licenseDoD Security ClearanceProject leadershipInterpersonal skills

Required

Typically requires a bachelors degree, masters degree or PhD in engineering or a related technical discipline from an accredited institution and progressive engineering experience as follows; four or more years of experience with a bachelors degree or two or more years of experience with a masters degree. May substitute equivalent engineering experience in lieu of education

Experience working as a Flight Test Engineer or Test Director on fixed wing aircraft. Desired experience to include test and evaluation of stability control systems, autopilots systems and performance and flying qualities

Experience with creation, writing, review and execution of detailed test plans, test reports, analysis of flight test data and failure analysis reports

Must possess the ability to understand new concepts quickly and apply them accurately throughout an evolving environment; strong communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills to effectively interface with other test team members

Demonstrates a detailed and extensive technical expertise and application of engineering principles, concepts, theory, and practice with the ability to organize, plan, schedule, conduct, and coordinate workloads to meet established deadlines or milestones with some experience in project leadership

Must be customer focused and able to work on a self-initiated basis or in a team environment and able to work extended hours and travel as required

Must be self-directed and operate with minimal to no supervision

Must possess good verbal and written communication skills in the English language

Ability to obtain a DoD Security Clearance is required