CNA+ · 17 hours ago
Senior Flight Test Engineer
Edwards AFB, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$120K/yr - $150K/yr
5+ years expCNA is hiring for the role of Senior Flight Test Engineer, located in-person at Edwards Air Force Base in California. The role involves working with government engineers on F-35 flight test and evaluation, focusing on mission systems, and includes responsibilities such as test planning, execution, data analysis, and reporting.
Education Management
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Review and evaluate test requirements to develop flight test plans
Conduct and lead execution of flight missions
Maintain metrics and report on status of testing. Conduct initial analysis of flight test results and hand-off data and reported issues for further analysis
Collaborate with other engineering disciplines and test operations personnel in the design and execution of tests, analysis of data, and reporting of results, including the interpretation of the significance of the findings
Draft reports and technical papers on the results of developmental and/or experimental flight testing of the aircraft. Compile, reduce, format, analyze and present test data
Provide subject matter expert support to sponsors, project directors, Research Program Directors, and the Division Vice President on issues related to leadership, personnel and readiness
Work independently and proactively within scope of assigned tasks, coordinating directly with government leadership to accomplish assigned missions
Perform other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, Math (STEM), aeronautical engineering or related field, or equivalent combination of education and/or work experience
Minimum five years of progressive work experience, including test planning, reporting and analysis
Ability to apply practical knowledge of aerospace engineering to flight testing principles and concepts applicable to the developmental and system testing including radio frequency and optical sensor theory
Knowledge on the theory and applicability of aerodynamics and propulsion
Ability to apply specialized personnel and readiness expertise and independent judgment to solve diverse problems in complex and high-visibility projects
Demonstrated expertise in dealing with analytic aspects of expertise area; ability to identify diverse issues, develop advanced, viable solutions and find ways to contribute in an unstructured environment
Ability to clearly and effectively interact and communicate with CNA research staff and management, and sponsors; demonstrated initiative; proficiency in Microsoft Office
Excellent interpersonal skills, written and oral communication skills; works independently under general supervision
Ability to obtain and maintain Top Secret security clearance which requires U.S. citizenship
Final Secret clearance with investigation or CV date within 5 years at time of hiring
Preferred
Advanced degree preferred
Benefits
Health, dental, and vision insurance
Life and disability insurance
403(b) retirement plan with employer matching
Generous paid time off programs
Company
CNA+
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Funding
Current Stage
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