Flight Test Engineer
AVIAN LLC
Patuxent River, Maryland
Job Description
Overview:
Responsibilities:
Education Requirements:
Experience:
Can you see yourself supporting test and evaluation of of the Triton UAS Mission Systems?
Do you want the chance to use your engineering skills in a meaningful way to support the defense of our nation? AVIAN is searching for candidates with specialized radar experience to join our team.
AVIAN (pronounced *a-v-yin*) is an employee-owned, entrepreneurial-spirited company where creative, talented minds flourish, and where proactive, productive, proficient professionals feel valued.
We are resourceful, responsive and reachable for various government and commercial clients in program, financial, and logistics management; engineering and systems engineering; test and evaluation of manned and unmanned systems; workforce development and training; communication strategy and graphic design.
The type of work we do is a direct result of the creativity of our team, and the talents they bring. But in the end, we are all driven by the purpose of taking care of those around us.
We’re seeking people that are passionate and excited about creating well-crafted products and memorable experiences with our customers. We are not in the market of automated transactions; we build lasting relationships.
Responsibilities:
Our ideal candidate will apply their knowledge of engineering principles to research, analyze, plan, design, develop, implement, test or evaluate systems. As a Flight Test Engineer, you will review and prepare engineering and technical analyses, reports, change proposals and other technical documentation. This position allows you to put your engineering experience to use performing functions such as system integration, design, configuration management, quality assurance testing or acquisition and resource management.
Education Requirements:
Bachelor of Science (BS) in an engineering discipline, computer science, information systems management, mathematics, operations research, statistics, or engineering from an accredited college or university. Preference for Electrical Engineer.
Experience:
- Min. 5 years of professional engineering experience (aviation test and evaluation)
- 3 years’ experience shall have consisted of performing engineering functions with respect to support, research or development of mechanical, electrical, or aerospace systems
- 1 year experience as a team lead
- Desired Experience
- o Aviation systems, ground and flight test support, test ranges, and test laboratories.
o Experience in developmental or operational test planning, amendments, coordination and reporting. - Prior experience with Minotaur
- Prior experience with Mission Planning
Technical writing skills
o Knowledge of the fundamentals of unmanned aerial systems
o Knowledge of UAS systems (EO/IR, radar, AIS, EW, TCAS, Link-16, Nav)
o Knowledge of the fundamentals of computer networking
o Ability to work within a team of engineers to generate practical and executable tests
Team organizational skills
Team communications skills
o Ability to understand complex systems
o Ability to perform troubleshooting of complex systems - Knowledge of Maritime Patrol
- o Aviation systems, ground and flight test support, test ranges, and test laboratories.
Additional Requirements
- Must be able to travel
- Eligible for SECRET clearance
