E-130J Navigation Flight Test Engineer

Tekla Research

$90K — $130K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor of Science (BS) in Engineering or related technical field, or Computer Science from an accredited institution.
  • Minimum 3 years of experience with NAVAIR or NAWCAD engineering functions.
  • 3 years of engineering experience in mechanical, electrical, or aerospace systems, including test planning and analysis.
  • Experience in requirements development and data analysis presentation.
  • Assisted senior professionals in similar engineering roles.

Responsibilities

  • Support the test and evaluation of E-130J Navigation Systems.
  • Apply engineering principles to research, analyze, plan, and design systems.
  • Review and prepare technical documentation and reports.
  • Perform system integration and configuration management tasks.
  • Execute quality assurance testing and resource management activities.

Benefits

  • Medical, Dental, & Vision plans available.
  • Short- and long-term disability coverage offered.
  • 401K retirement plan with matching contributions.
  • Tuition assistance programs provided.
  • Generous leave package and 11 paid federal holidays.
Full Job Description
Education: Bachelor of Science (BS) in an Engineering or related technical field discipline, or computer science, from an accredited college or university.

Experience:
  • Minimum of at least 3 years of NAVAIR or NAWCAD experience. Three years of experience performing the foregoing engineering functions.
  • At least 3 years of the total experience shall have consisted of performing engineering functions with respect to support, research or development of mechanical, electrical, or aerospace systems plus experience in requirements development, test planning, coordinating and executing test and evaluation activities, analysis of data products, and presentation and documentation of system performance results.
  • Three year's experience assisting more senior positions performing functional duties of a similar position. A journeyman employee level person typically performs all functional duties independently.

    Desired Experience
  • Aircraft Navigation Systems
  • Avionics Integration
  • TACAMO mission requirements

Position Description:
  • Supports test and evaluation of E-130J Navigation Systems
  • Applies engineering principles to research, analyze, plan, design, develop, implement, test, or evaluate systems.
  • Reviews and prepares engineering and technical analyses, reports, change proposals, and other technical documentation.
  • Applies engineering experience to perform functions such as system integration, design, configuration management, quality assurance testing, or acquisition and resource management.

    Must be a U.S. Citizen

Benefits:

Medical, Dental, & Vision Plan, short- and long-term disability, accidental death & dismemberment, 401K retirement & matching, Tuition assistance program, direct deposit, leave package and 11 paid federal holidays.

Salary:

The projected salary range for this position is $90,000-$130,000; however, this is not a guarantee of salary. Salary will be set based on experience and contractual requirements

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