Flight Test Engineer V

JT4, LLC provides engineering and technical support to multiple western test ranges for the U.S. Air Force, Space Force, and Navy under the Joint Range Technical Services Contract, better known as J-Tech II. JT4 develops and maintains realistic, integrated test and training environments and prepares our nation's war-fighting aircraft, weapons systems, and aircrews for today's missions and tomorrow's global challenges.

JOB SUMMARY - ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

An Engineer V serves as a principal investigator and individual contributor to contract research, development, integration, and sustainment projects.

Employee will be responsible for the following functions/duties:

• Develop and apply advanced methods, theories, and research techniques in the investigation and solution of complex and difficult system design requirements and problems
• Conduct investigations of considerable complexity
• Provide technical consultation to other organizations or customers
• Direct interface with internal and external customers at all levels from quotation to final design
• Act as liaison for test activities, design reviews, and technical working group meetings to comply with requirements and specifications
• Plan, conduct, and technically direct projects or major phases of significant projects requiring the expert application of advanced knowledge
• Review completion and implementation of systems additions and/or enhancements and recommend corrections in technical application and analysis to management
• Represent the company as technical advisor in high-level meetings and briefings with company and customer personnel
• Prepare, deliver, and submit technical papers and perform engineering studies
• Support development of technical proposals and provide comments on the technical content and level of effort of the proposed scope of work
• Act as a company/industry expert resource on the most complex engineering problems
• Maintain technical project responsibility for assigned tasks and advise management of progress in support of the technical and administrative direction of project operations
• Conduct site visits and experimental investigations and analyze engineering problems, propose solutions and alternatives, and provide recommendations
• Develop, interpret, and implement technical and administrative operating policies and procedures
• Perform other job-related duties, as required

RANGE POSITION DESCRIPTION

418th Flight Test Squadron at Edwards Air Force Base, California is currently seeking one JT4 experienced Flight Test Engineer. This is a flying position.

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Flight Test Engineers at the 418th ensure safe, effective, and efficient test
• Leads flight test execution as onboard flying Test Conductor while monitoring safety of flight and data parameters real-time
• Maintains test discipline during test execution, employing crew resource management and operational risk management techniques
• Leads pre- and post-flight mission briefings. Documents test results post-flight
• Identifies resources required for flight test missions, and coordinates with other teams such as discipline engineering, maintenance, management, and aircrew to ensure effective test execution
• Works closely with Test Pilots in all stages of test execution: test planning, design reviews, test plan working groups, test plan technical and safety planning, test cards, test execution, and post-test reporting as required
• Some overseas travel may be required

INITIAL TRAINING INCLUDES:

• Water Survival
• Land Survival
• Altitude Chamber
• Aircraft specific training

HIGHLY DESIRED:

• BS Aerospace Engineering
• FAA Private Pilot License
• Practical aviation experience
• Current Top Secret security clearance

REQUIREMENTS - EDUCATION, TECHNICAL, AND WORK EXPERIENCE

A Bachelor of Science in Engineering from an ABET-accredited academic institution and 14 years of related engineering experience, or an accredited Master of Science in Engi