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Tafari Dawes
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Job Overview
This is a Flight Test Engineer position for UAS development testing and designing of 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, and the ability to travel to testing sites.
Essential Functions
Perform all facets of flight testing, from initial planning and operations 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 developed test or operate as
project engineer or flight test engineer as required
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 test 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
Assist the Government in planning/executing system configurations and troubleshoot those configurations to support required sorties
Facilitate the scheduling of unique test resources (e.g., range, weapons, etc.) and flight test activities
Review proposals for validity and identify potential discrepancies relating to flight test requirements
Support the program and the other PMs by providing test advice, recommending priorities, performing resource planning, and identifying constraints, and recommending inputs into deficiency identification and correction actions
Perform other related duties as assigned Standard Essential Functions
Regular and reliable attendance on a full time basis
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
Must possess test and evaluation experience in an aerospace program with knowledge, experience, and recognized ability to be considered an aviation test engineering expert
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
departments, customers, government representatives, and/or professionals
Ability to professionally represent the organization as a prime technical contact
Ability to provide leadership and guidance to less experienced professionals
Education / Certifications
Bachelors or Masters Engineering degree required
ABET-accredited engineering program preferred
Experience
(0-3) years of experience in aeronautical engineering with a Bachelor's Degree
Experience with UAS flight test preferred
Experience with Ardu Pilot mission planning software
Security Clearance
Ability to obtain/maintain a Secret DoD clearance. U.S. Citizenship required.
About AEVEX Aerospace
AEVEX Aerospace, 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, North Carolina, Ohio, Virginia, and Florida.
Seniority level
Associate
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Engineering
Industries
Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing and Airlines and Aviation
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