Weapons Flight Test Engineer

Salary Range : $70,310 - $87,000

Essential Job Functions :

The roles and responsibilities of a Weapons and Sensors Integration (WSI) Flight Test Engineer (FTE) include.

Designs test programs to assess the performance of various systems and system concepts.

Produces detailed test plans in accordance with the NAVAIR 3960 format.

Plans lab, ground and flight test scenarios to support a variety of weapons systems, radar systems, sensors, interfaces, communication systems, and data systems.

Troubleshoot Department of Defense architecture framework and its application to mission level analysis.

Develops requirements for test scenarios and associated documentation in flight cards.

Reviews system level documentation and provides changes and recommendations.

Develops test methods for evaluating performance and designs test scenario(s) to yield valid and measurable quantitative test results.

Assesses safety hazards and mitigates risk in testing. Creates Test Hazard Assessments.

Determines resource and test support requirements, including manpower, money, material and facilities and coordinates support with schedule.

Produces cost estimates for the project, monitors project expenditures and generates financial reports.

Defines and / or reviews equipment for test, installation, and integration requirements.

Leads and conducts effective pre- and post-test briefings.

Conducts / leads test missions and assesses and resolves engineering issues real time.

Analyzes test data (real-time and post-mission) to understand test results, draws conclusions and assesses mission results.

Reports systems performance in official Navy T&E reports. Reports such as Daily Test Summaries, Naval Message Report, DT / OT Transition report, Summary Report, RTR, Deficiency Report.

Required Skills :

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

Bachelor's Degree with an engineering major (including those specified for Aerospace, Mechanical or Electrical Engineers are acceptable).

Hold and maintain a Secret security clearance. Must be clearable to the Top-Secret level.

Integration, Software Engineering, Program Technical Services, Design, Fabrication and Integration Services, Aircraft Modification Services or Training Services as applicable.