Job DescriptionThe senior FTE role activities are to support of Flight Test integration across the program, including development and reporting across the organization to ensure compliance with business and contractual requirements.
The role will apply flight test engineering leadership and expertise to plan, coordinate and execute a highly complex and interdependent Developmental Flight Test Program for the F35 aircraft, ensuring an integrated, efficient and safe flight test program is delivered for the unique and demanding Short Take-Off and Vertical Landing (STOVL) and Carrier Variant (CV) aircraft.
Based in Patuxent River, Maryland, USA this role is part of BAE Systems Inc, Air Force Solutions, Technical Solutions and Services business unit and will operate within the US framework. The role requires an element of business travel within the US and overseas, including deployments and detachment to remote work locations on land and at sea and will interface directly with Industry & Military partners and customers.
Required Skills and Education- Key position within the F35 project responsible for delivering a complex flight test program.
- Contributes to the development of a 5th generation combat aircraft in conjunction with Lockheed Martin.
- Requires broad knowledge of flight test principles and practices with the ability to integrate across engineering disciplines.
- Minimum of 5-10 years of experience and training in applying subject or discipline knowledge to job-related situations.
- Proficiency in utilizing specialized equipment, tools, and techniques.
- Proven experience in managing and leading others.
This position will be posted for at least 5 calendar days. The posting will remain active until the position is filled, or a qualified pool of candidates is identified.
Preferred Skills and Education• Demonstrated advanced communication and coordination skills
• Knowledge of test techniques for modern fighter aircraft
• Experience with and understanding the principals of Situational Awareness and Crew Resource Management
