DCS Corp

Flight Test Engineer

DCS Corp$82K — $120K *
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • U.S. Citizenship is mandatory due to customer requirements.
  • ABET accredited BS in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering.
  • Minimum of 5 years' experience in related field.
  • Secret Clearance required or ability to obtain one.
  • Firsthand experience in planning and executing flight tests.

Responsibilities

  • Investigate and analyze aircraft and related systems.
  • Review and prepare technical analyses and documentation.
  • Draft flight cards for testing during development phases.
  • Prepare and present flight briefings effectively.
  • Communicate test objectives clearly.
  • Develop comprehensive flight test profiles.

Benefits

  • Access to comprehensive health and wellness programs.
  • 401(k) retirement plan options.
  • Flexible work schedules to promote work-life balance.
  • Professional development opportunities and training programs.
  • Paid time off for vacations and holidays.
Full Job Description
Salary Range: $82,004 - $120,000

DCS Corp has an exciting potential opportunity supporting the Navy Test Wing Atlantic located at NAS Patuxent River, MD as a Flight Test Engineer. This position applies engineering support in support of Air Vehicle Test and Evaluation of various aircraft platforms, ordnance and stores.

Essential Job Functions:

The Air Vehicle Test and Evaluation Department requires full-time engineering support to:

Investigate, analyze, plan, design, develop, implement, test and/or evaluate aircraft and aircraft related systems.

Reviews and prepare engineering and technical analyses, reports, change proposals, and other technical documentation.

Prepare flight cards for aircraft testing during the development and V&V phases.

Prepare and present flight briefings.

Prepare and communicate flight test objectives.

Develop flight test profiles.

Required Skills:

Due to the sensitivity of customer related requirements, U.S. Citizenship is required.

ABET accredited BS Degree in Aerospace Engineering or Mechanical Engineering with 5+ years of experience required .

Secret Clearance is required at Day One or the ability to obtain a secret clearance.

Firsthand experience with planning, conducting, and reporting on flight tests.

Must have experience in Test Engineering with experience in development, test and evaluation of aircraft weapons systems.

Desired Skills:

Familiar with NAVAIR technical and NTWL policies and procedures.

https://careers.dcscorp.com/pages?page=dcsbenefits

About DCS Corp

DCS Corp is a defense and aerospace company that provides engineering and technical support services to clients in the United States government and commercial sectors. The company was founded in 1977 and has grown to become a leading provider of engineering and technical services in the defense and aerospace industries. DCS Corp's services include systems engineering, software development, and logistics support, among others. The company is known for its expertise in advanced technology and has been recognized for its contributions to the defense and aerospace industries.
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Size
1,200 employees
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Founded
1977

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