Flight Test Engineer

Canvas Inc.

$95K — $115K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 3 to 10 years of engineering experience in fixed wing developmental or qualification test environments, particularly with C-130 or similar platforms.
  • Proven ability to independently conduct test engineering activities, including development and reporting.
  • Expertise in applying engineering, mathematical, and statistical methods for performance evaluation and test validation.
  • Knowledge of Air Force test planning, safety criteria, and coordination across multiple operational areas.
  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in an applicable engineering field.
  • Active Secret clearance.
  • U.S. citizenship required.

Responsibilities

  • Assist in the development of test objectives, detailed procedures, and data collection plans for C-130 testing activities.
  • Conduct technical evaluations of requirement documents and provide recommendations for performance improvement.
  • Participate in test planning meetings and support the preparation of briefing materials to define test objectives.
  • Develop essential test documentation and coordinate with various stakeholders including engineers and analysts.
  • Support execution of ground and flight tests, collecting data and preparing test reports.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work on advanced testing of C-130 and similar platforms.
  • Engagement in a collaborative environment with cross-functional teams.
  • Potential for professional development and career advancement within the defense sector.
  • Access to cutting-edge technology and operational procedures in aviation testing.
Full Job Description
Key Responsibilities
• Assist in developing test objectives, methods, detailed procedures, run cards, scripts, instrumentation requirements, and data collection plans for DT&E and QT&E activities on C 130 platforms.
• Conduct technical evaluations of requirement documents, system descriptions, and modification proposals; assess system operability, integration, and functionality; and contribute recommendations to improve testability and mission aligned performance.
• Attend and participate in test planning meetings, working groups, briefings, and TIMs; support preparation of briefing materials and ensure test objectives and support requirements are fully defined.
• Develop and staff essential test documentation including MOTs, test plans, CONOPS, flight test cards, interim/final reports, TEMPs, and T&E strategies while coordinating with engineers, analysts, aircrew, logisticians, and support agencies.
• Support execution of ground and flight tests-when approved, serving as a non rated crewmember-collecting data, validating instrumentation accuracy, conducting analysis, and preparing mission accomplishment and final test reports.
Required Qualifications
• 3 to 10 years of relevant engineering experience in fixed wing developmental or qualification test environments, ideally with C 130 or similar platforms.
• Demonstrated ability to independently perform test engineering duties including test development, analysis, coordination, and reporting.
• Experience applying engineering, mathematical, and statistical methods to evaluate aircraft/system performance and validate test adequacy.
• Familiarity with Air Force test planning processes, safety of test criteria, and coordination requirements across ranges, airspace, aircraft maintenance, instrumentation, and support agencies.
Education & Certification
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in an applicable engineering discipline.
Clearance Requirement
• Active Secret clearance.
• U.S. citizenship required.

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