Senior Test & Evaluation Engineer

Cruz Associates, Inc.

$90K — $120K *
Aerospace & Defense
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Possess a Secret or Interim Secret security clearance.
  • Minimum of 10 years in military/commercial aviation.
  • Minimum of 5 years in flight test planning and execution.
  • Bachelor's degree in an Engineering discipline.
  • At least 3 years' experience with the Defense Acquisition process.
  • Ability to pass FAA Class III Flight Physical.

Responsibilities

  • Develop test plans and coordinate test activities including scheduling and data processing.
  • Administer AR 70-62 requirements for Army Special Operations Aircraft.
  • Participate in Technical Interface Meetings (TIM) and Program Reviews.
  • Engage in aerial flight in a Flight Test Engineering capacity.
  • Collaborate with engineering teams from Aviation Engineering Directorate (AED) and Technology Application Program Office (TAPO).
  • Perform clerical and logistical tasks to support the Systems Integration Management Offices (SIMO).

Benefits

  • Support dynamic and critical aviation programs for special operations.
  • Opportunity to work at a major Army aviation hub in Fort Campbell, KY.
  • Engage with experienced engineering teams and stakeholders.
  • Involvement in both ground and aerial flight testing.
  • Chance to influence the operational capabilities of military aircraft.
Full Job Description
Cruz Associates Inc. of Yorktown, VA has an open position for a Senior Flight Test Engineer. The job location is at Fort Campbell, KY in support of the 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment (SOAR). Interested candidates can apply by completing the application and uploading their resume.

Scope of Performance: Provide engineering support to the Systems Integration Management Offices (SIMO's) primary areas of emphasis include A/MH-6, MH- 47, MH-60, MQ-1, Avionics, Sensors, ASE, and Weapon programs.

Key Responsibilities:
• Develop test plans, coordinate test activities to include test range scheduling and planning, data collection and processing.
• Apply and administrate the requirements of AR 70-62 as they apply to Army Special Operations Aircraft.
• Participate as a member of Technical Interface Meetings (TIM), Program Reviews, Test Integration Working Groups (TIWG), and System Safety Working Groups (SSWG).
• Participate in aerial flight in a Flight Test Engineering capacity.
• Work closely with engineering counterparts, to include, but not limited to the Aviation Engineering Directorate (AED), and Technology Application Program Office (TAPO).
• Perform routine clerical, administrative, and logistics tasks as required in support of the SIMO.

Education and Experience-Required
• Possesses a Secret or Interim Secret security clearance.
• Minimum of 10 years' experience working in military/commercial aviation.
• Minimum of 5 years' experience with planning and conducting flight tests.
• Bachelor's degree in an Engineering field.
• At least 3 years' exposure to the Defense Acquisition process.
• Ability to pass the FAA Class III Flight Physical.

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