Flight Test Engineer 3

AEVEX

<p><strong>Work Arrangement</strong><br>This is an onsite position with required domestic travel up to 25%.</p> <p><strong>Job Overview</strong><br>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.</p> <p><strong>Essential Functions</strong><br>• 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<br>• 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<br>• Provide a strict flight test disciplined approach to every aspect of flight test planning, execution, and deployed operations<br>• Provide advisory assistance to facilitate problem-solving and provide recommendations to ensure all flight tests are accomplished and are on time<br>• Interface with the various test organizations to support technical and safety plan approvals, <br>  communicate program office priorities and work daily scheduling issues<br>• Interface with the prime contractor and subcontractors to support the prioritization and scheduling of test item modifications, maintenance and flight        test requirements<br>• Review and identify potential issues relating to modification packages for air vehicles, ground control stations, and other support equipment<br>• Assess and/or evaluate both subjective and objective data acquired through test execution<br>• Perform other duties as required.</p> <p><strong>Standard Essential Functions</strong><br>• Regular and reliable attendance on a full time basis [or in accordance with posted schedule].<br>• 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.<br>• Embodies AEVEX’s cultural values and aligns daily actions with department goals and company culture.</p> <p><strong>Qualifications and Competencies </strong><br>• Strong understanding of new concepts quickly and apply them accurately throughout an evolving environment<br>• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills to effectively interface with other departments, customers, government                            representatives, and/or professionals<br>• Strong ability to professionally represent the organization as a prime technical contact<br>• Strong ability to provide leadership and guidance to less experienced professionals</p> <p><strong>Education / Certifications</strong><br>• Bachelor's degree in Aerospace, Aeronautical, Mechanical Engineering or a related field is <br>  required.<br>• Master's degree in Aerospace, Aeronautical, Mechanical Engineering or a related field is desired.</p> <p><strong>Experience</stro

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