Must be a US Citizen with a Secret Clearance (maintained)
Bachelor's Degree (or relevant experience) and 3+ years in test engineering
Resident of Crane, IN with willingness to travel up to 30%
Ability to create and execute test procedures for complex systems
Mechanical aptitude for fitting checks and hardware verification
Knowledge of telemetry equipment and support operations
Experience in hardware/software integration in aerospace systems is advantageous
Responsibilities
Act as a subject matter expert for vehicle and test readiness
Create, document, and implement test workflows and procedures
Lead comprehensive test campaign lifecycle activities
Oversee and enhance integration processes for hypersonic test vehicles
Manage test schedules alongside fellow engineers
Conduct site visits to ensure integration readiness
Benefits
Engagement with cutting-edge hypersonic technology
Opportunity to work on a blended team with diverse expertise
Hands-on involvement in both flight and ground test activities
Focus on continuous improvement and learning from test operations
Collaboration across engineering, manufacturing, and quality teams
Full Job Description
Corvid Technologies adding an experienced Test Engineer to help bring our capabilities and expertise to customers looking to improve test capabilities for hypersonic weapon systems. The position will join a blended team working onsite in Crane, IN.
This role will bring SME level expertise to system integration and test activities with specific responsibility for planning, developing procedures, scheduling and executing system level test events. The group supports test activities that include flight tests, ground tests, and significant M&S efforts to improve overall system development and fielding. The role will require broad understanding of test engineering and an ability to work across disciplines (engineering, manufacturing, quality, etc.) to prepare and execute tests that meet test standards and protocols. The expertise will help maximize the resource investment in integration & test facilities while continuing to improve upon/develop new lessons learned for future development efforts.
Tasking will include:
Serve as a subject matter expert for vehicle readiness, integration readiness, test configuration control, and test -related risk identification/mitigation
Develop, document, and execute test workflows and procedures to support efficient test operations
Lead end-of-the-end test campaign lifecycle activities including planning, procedure development, integration, execution, and data capture
Lead, oversee, and refine system integration processes for supersonic and hypersonic test vehicles, including mechanical, electrical, avionics, and telemetry checkout operations
Manage test schedules in coordination with fellow Test Engineers and area managers.
Conduct site visits to experimenter locations to confirm readiness for vehicle integration prior to arrival at the Indiana Payload Integration Facility
Requirements:
Candidate must be a US Citizen and possess (and maintain) a Secret Clearance
Bachelor's Degree and at least 3 years of relevant test experience is required (Experience may substitute for degree)
Position will require candidate to be a resident of the Crane, IN area and be willing to travel up to 30% of time to support test events
Demonstrated ability to develop and execute detailed test procedures for complex aerospace or high-performance systems
Strong mechanical aptitude for performing fit checks, integration operations, and hands-on hardware verification
Working knowledge of telemetry checkout equipment and other vehicle/payload ground support
equipment operations
Experience integrating hardware and/or software components for aerospace systems is a plus
Preferred candidates will have familiarity with environmental test systems such as vibration, mass properties, flight safety processes, and telemetry integration
