Posted 11 months ago

Senior Flight Test Engineer

Los AngelesOn-siteFull-time

AI Summary

Senior Flight Test Engineer responsible for systems integration, test planning, and on-site/off-site flight testing of aircraft systems, with leadership in test conduct, data analysis, and safety.

About this role

Hermeus is a venture-backed defense aviation company reclaiming the lost art of rapid iterative prototyping to build the fastest aircraft in the world today. By prioritizing relentless hardware iteration, we deliver high-speed systems at the pace of the modern battlefield. We work with the Department of War to provide the high-speed capabilities our nation and its allies need to maintain a durable, asymmetric advantage.

Responsibilities

Perform systems integration and test, mission planning for ground and flight tests of multiple systems under test

Coordinate efforts with other cross functional teams relating to design, fabrication, modification, testing and troubleshooting of aircraft systems

Coordinate engineering and certification activities for flight test vehicles

Determine and document aircraft installation, configuration, and integration requirements for flight test vehicles

Develop and maintain processes to ensure aircraft and systems configuration control

Work jointly with other cross functional team members to author ground and flight test plans and procedures, including safe and logical sequencing of test conditions to satisfy program requirements

Ensure that test planning requirements are met

On-site test management, including test card generation, briefing, debriefing, documenting test results, and test analysis

Perform data analysis and test report writing

Conduct/direct ground and flight tests as part of the flight crew in the ground control station

Must be capable of supporting off-site testing at austere sites for short term assignments (up to one - two months at a time)

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in a STEM subject

5+ years of experience in aerospace or aviation, with a focus on experimental flight testing

1+ years of experience as Test Conductor/Test Director in an active flight test program

Strong understanding of aircraft systems and flight test procedures

In depth understanding of flight operations and air traffic management

Understanding of relevant civil and military requirements (FAR’s, MIL-STD)

Familiarity of data acquisition systems, sensors, and telemetry equipment

Excellent problem-solving and critical-thinking skills

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with at least one other flight test program

Experience with large UAV’s and fixed wing aircraft

In-depth knowledge of Real Time Telemetry, and RTT analysis tools (i.e.IADS, Netview, and/or Nominal)

Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively in a team environment

A strong commitment to safety and attention to detail

Ability and willingness to learn and take on tasks outside of designated job duties, as needed

Able to work in (and lead) a multi-disciplinary team

Ability and willingness to learn and take on tasks outside of town area

Basic skills in typical engineering programming languages such as Python/MATLAB

Ability to present effective engineering data to multi-disciplinary teams

Ability to prioritize, organize and track a wide variety of tasks and assignments

Must be eligible to obtain and maintain Secret and/or Top Secret clearance

Skills

Aircraft SystemsAir Traffic ManagementConfig ManagementData Acquisition SystemsDebriefingFARsFlight Test PlanningFlight Test ProceduresGround Control StationGround Test ProceduresIADSInstallation And IntegrationMatlabMIL-STDNetviewNominalPythonRTT Analysis ToolsSequential Test PlanningTelemetry EquipmentTest Card GenerationTest ManagementTest PlanningTest Reports

Senior Flight Test Engineer

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