Flight Test Engineer
PERIKIN ENTERPRISES LLC
Beavercreek Township, Ohio
Job Description
POSITION DESCRIPTION:
PERIKIN Enterprises is seeking a Flight Test Engineer for a position in Dayton, OH or Remote within the Advanced Engineering Division. PERIKIN Enterprises is headquartered in Albuquerque, NM and provides management, engineering and environmental services, and executes construction projects for the Department of Defense (DoD), Department of Energy (DoE), U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, General Services Administration (GSA), and other organizations. PERIKIN's Advanced Engineering Division is operated out of Tullahoma, TN and Dayton, OH. This position is in support of PERIKIN's contract to provide engineering services, program/project/financial/technical management, and administrative support to the Test Resource Management Center's (TRMC) High Speed Systems Test (HSST) test technology area. HSST's mission is to develop, validate, and transition technologies, tools, and techniques that will permit effective and timely Test and Evaluation (T&E) of hypersonic systems to support DoD acquisition programs. HSST manages a project called SkyRange which is utilizing high and medium altitude Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS), namely the MQ-9 Reaper and RQ-4 Global Hawk, carrying novel sensors to gather flight test data on hypersonic vehicle flight test activities.
The Flight Test Engineer position will primarily support PERIKIN's engineering team by integrating with performing contractors to assist with and validate lab, ground, and flight test plans and to develop internal government ground/flight test plans aimed at provided industry class independent evaluation to down select various sensor and modification solutions. The Flight Test Engineer position will also be integral to mission planning, best use case scenarios for sensor suites, and post mission data analysis and reporting.
PRIMARY JOB DUTIES
Developing an expert level understanding of the capabilities of the RQ-4 and MQ-9 aircraft and the special sensors employed by SkyRange
Gathering customer flight test support requirements from Air Force, Navy, Army, DARPA, and MDA program offices
Communicating customers technical and schedule requirements to the SkyRange team
Supporting coordination of SkyRange aircraft operations on DoD ranges
Supporting development of detailed flight test plans
Supporting flight tests on-console as part of the flight test team
Conducting post-flight analysis of SkyRange performance, prepare presentations and reports, and recommend improvements
Supporting flight test of SkyRange aircraft, development of improved CONOPs, and testing of new sensors
Supporting SkyRange reporting requirement to higher headquarters
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
Bachelor's Degree in Aerospace/Mechanical Engineering, or appropriate related discipline
Minimum of 5 years of direct flight test experience including planning, execution, analysis, and reporting
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES
Knowledge of UAS operations, preferably with RQ-4 or MQ-9 aircraft
Knowledge/experience working with DoD open air ranges to execute flight tests
Knowledge/experience in telemetry, optics, radar or other special sensors
Demonstrates an understanding of high speed/hypersonic systems and/or reentry vehicles and their unique aeronautical challenges
Demonstrates an unwavering attention to detail, exemplary work ethic, and grace under pressure
Ability to build positive relationships with coworkers, customers and executing organizations
Mastery of Microsoft Office suite: Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Project
Excellent oral communication, technical writing, and presentation preparation
Potential travel up to 25%
Work in a safe and professional manner while adhering to all regulatory requirements (FAA, OSHA, DOT, EPA, State, and Federal regulations, etc.).
Read, hear, speak, and see with no restrictions, as required by job duties.
Comprehend and adhere to management directions and/or safety instructions with no restrictions.
Effectively communicate in Business English language.
Pull, push, carry, lift, or move items up to 10 lbs. throughout the work shift without assistance, as required by job duties.
BENEFITS
PERIKIN offers a comprehensive benefits program including:
Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
Health Spending Account
Long and Short-Term Disability Insurance
Generous Paid Time Off and paid holidays
Flexible Spending Account
401(k) with company match
Tuition Reimbursement & Scholarship Program, veteran status, and any other status or characteristic covered by an applicable federal, state, or local EEO law.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
PERIKIN Enterprises, LLC (subsidiaries and affiliates) is an equal employment opportunity (EEO) employer. All hiring and employment decisions are made without a persons race, sex, religion, national origin, disability, age, veteran status, and any other status or characteristic covered by an applicable federal, state, or local EEO law.
www.perikin.com
PERIKIN Enterprises is seeking a Flight Test Engineer for a position in Dayton, OH or Remote within the Advanced Engineering Division. PERIKIN Enterprises is headquartered in Albuquerque, NM and provides management, engineering and environmental services, and executes construction projects for the Department of Defense (DoD), Department of Energy (DoE), U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, General Services Administration (GSA), and other organizations. PERIKIN's Advanced Engineering Division is operated out of Tullahoma, TN and Dayton, OH. This position is in support of PERIKIN's contract to provide engineering services, program/project/financial/technical management, and administrative support to the Test Resource Management Center's (TRMC) High Speed Systems Test (HSST) test technology area. HSST's mission is to develop, validate, and transition technologies, tools, and techniques that will permit effective and timely Test and Evaluation (T&E) of hypersonic systems to support DoD acquisition programs. HSST manages a project called SkyRange which is utilizing high and medium altitude Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS), namely the MQ-9 Reaper and RQ-4 Global Hawk, carrying novel sensors to gather flight test data on hypersonic vehicle flight test activities.
The Flight Test Engineer position will primarily support PERIKIN's engineering team by integrating with performing contractors to assist with and validate lab, ground, and flight test plans and to develop internal government ground/flight test plans aimed at provided industry class independent evaluation to down select various sensor and modification solutions. The Flight Test Engineer position will also be integral to mission planning, best use case scenarios for sensor suites, and post mission data analysis and reporting.
PRIMARY JOB DUTIES
Developing an expert level understanding of the capabilities of the RQ-4 and MQ-9 aircraft and the special sensors employed by SkyRange
Gathering customer flight test support requirements from Air Force, Navy, Army, DARPA, and MDA program offices
Communicating customers technical and schedule requirements to the SkyRange team
Supporting coordination of SkyRange aircraft operations on DoD ranges
Supporting development of detailed flight test plans
Supporting flight tests on-console as part of the flight test team
Conducting post-flight analysis of SkyRange performance, prepare presentations and reports, and recommend improvements
Supporting flight test of SkyRange aircraft, development of improved CONOPs, and testing of new sensors
Supporting SkyRange reporting requirement to higher headquarters
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
Bachelor's Degree in Aerospace/Mechanical Engineering, or appropriate related discipline
Minimum of 5 years of direct flight test experience including planning, execution, analysis, and reporting
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES
Knowledge of UAS operations, preferably with RQ-4 or MQ-9 aircraft
Knowledge/experience working with DoD open air ranges to execute flight tests
Knowledge/experience in telemetry, optics, radar or other special sensors
Demonstrates an understanding of high speed/hypersonic systems and/or reentry vehicles and their unique aeronautical challenges
Demonstrates an unwavering attention to detail, exemplary work ethic, and grace under pressure
Ability to build positive relationships with coworkers, customers and executing organizations
Mastery of Microsoft Office suite: Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Project
Excellent oral communication, technical writing, and presentation preparation
Potential travel up to 25%
Work in a safe and professional manner while adhering to all regulatory requirements (FAA, OSHA, DOT, EPA, State, and Federal regulations, etc.).
Read, hear, speak, and see with no restrictions, as required by job duties.
Comprehend and adhere to management directions and/or safety instructions with no restrictions.
Effectively communicate in Business English language.
Pull, push, carry, lift, or move items up to 10 lbs. throughout the work shift without assistance, as required by job duties.
BENEFITS
PERIKIN offers a comprehensive benefits program including:
Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
Health Spending Account
Long and Short-Term Disability Insurance
Generous Paid Time Off and paid holidays
Flexible Spending Account
401(k) with company match
Tuition Reimbursement & Scholarship Program, veteran status, and any other status or characteristic covered by an applicable federal, state, or local EEO law.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
PERIKIN Enterprises, LLC (subsidiaries and affiliates) is an equal employment opportunity (EEO) employer. All hiring and employment decisions are made without a persons race, sex, religion, national origin, disability, age, veteran status, and any other status or characteristic covered by an applicable federal, state, or local EEO law.
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