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Bell ~ Experimental Test Pilot

Bell has an opening for an Experimental Test Pilot. For more information and to apply please click HERE.

Collins Aerospace

Do you want to be a part of something bigger? A team whose impact stretches across the world, and even beyond? At Collins Aerospace, our Mission Systems team helps civilian, military and government customers complete their most complex missions — whatever and wherever they may be. Our customers depend on us for intelligent and secure communications, missionized systems for specialized aircraft and spacecraft and collaborative space solutions. By joining our team, you’ll have your own critical part to play in ensuring our customer succeeds today while anticipating their needs for tomorrow. Are you up for the challenge? Join our mission today.

Rotary-Wing, Engineering Test Pilot – Advanced Autonomy and Air Launched Affects (Remote)

Remote: Employees who are working in Remote roles will work primarily offsite (from home).  An employee may be expected to travel to the site location as needed. 

Collins Aerospace Mission Systems is looking for a motivated Engineering Test Pilot and Leader to join our team. Candidate will perform the duties of an Engineering Test Pilot. To include subject matter expert for all aspects of DoD customer programs supporting manned and unmanned aircraft autonomous systems development. Candidate will ensure programs are planned, executed, and reported in support of company product line and customer requirements.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Perform the duties of Engineering Test Pilot.
• Develop, Plan, and Execute flight test by utilizing professional flying and flight planning skills in accordance with the rules and regulations of the Department of Defense, Federal Aviation Administration, and the policies and procedures of Collins Aerospace.
• Regularly contribute to the development of new concepts, techniques, and standards as an expert in the field and within the business group.
• Serve as a consultant to management and as an external spokesman for the business on major matters and participate in new business proposals/growth.
• Utilize Crew Resource Management skills to ensure that all available resources are used, including checklists, instrumentation, other crewmembers, ATC, etc. Regularly review and maintain a thorough knowledge of aircraft systems, flight procedures, SOPs, FARs and ICAO regulations. Maintain proficiency in other disciplines (i.e., Meteorology) necessary for safe planning and execution of test flights.
• Offer positive and constructive feedback to associates and assist others to achieve higher levels of performance.
• Ensure that all activities follow all appropriate Raytheon Technologies and Government EH&S, Diversity and Ethics policies and guidelines.
• Perform additional tasks and acquire varying responsibilities as appropriate.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree and 10 years of prior relevant experience OR 
  Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 7 years’ experience
• Graduate of a military Test Pilot School with at least 10 yrs experience as an engineering test pilot.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen
• Must have or be capable of obtaining a US Department of Defense (DoD) security clearance.  Candidate selected will be subject to a government security investigation/reinstatement and must meet eligibility requirements 
• 4 years of program management in DoD programs.
• Minimum of 3000 hours total time
• Minimum of FAA Second-Class Medical certificate.
• Meet ICAO language proficiency requirements.
• Must display professional bearing and utilize strong interpersonal skills.
• Previous flight experience in multi-crew environment of US Army Helicopters.
• Must be able to travel worldwide without restriction.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Extensive US Army helicopter experience.
• FAA ratings as single/multi engine commercial pilot/helicopter, CFI/MEI.
• Previous experience UAS military or civilian.
• Live and work in the Huntsville AL area.

Diversity drives innovation; inclusion drives success. We believe a multitude of approaches and ideas enable us to deliver the best results for our workforce, workplace, and customers. We are committed to fostering a culture where all employees can share their passions and ideas so we can tackle the toughest challenges in our industry and pave new paths to limitless possibility.

Some of our competitive benefits package includes:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees
• Generous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds and separate employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option
• Tuition reimbursement
• Life insurance and disability coverage
• Optional coverages you can buy: Pet Insurance, Home and Auto, additional life insurance, accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal
• Ovia Health, fertility and family planning
• Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 5 free counseling sessions
• Redbrick - Incentives for a Healthy You
• Autism Benefit
• Doctor on Demand, virtual doctor visits
• Adoption Assistance
• Best Doctors, second opinion program
•  And more! 

Nothing matters more to Collins Aerospace than our strong ethical and safety commitments. As such, all U.S. positions require a background check, which may include a drug screen.

At Collins, the paths we pave together lead to limitless possibility. And the bonds we form – with our customers and with each other -- propel us all higher, again and again.

Apply now and be part of the team that’s redefining aerospace, every day

For more information and to apply please click HERE.

Quest Defense Systems and Solutions

Deputy Flight Test Director (Secret Clearance Req)

QUEST Defense is seeking a highly qualified flight test leader to serve as the Deputy Flight Test Director in a large prototype aircraft program at Edwards AFB, CA. The person will interface with Flight Test Director, IPT’s, and other stakeholders on customer end within the program.  The person will assist the customer team in executing the vision while keeping the program on schedule and budget.

The candidate will possess an extensive aviation engineering and flight test background with strong technical and leadership skills. This position requires strong communication skills to support extensive executive-level interactions. This individual will interface with government and contractor leaders as well as IPT’s and flight test director to develop and execute test-planning schedules and drive an integrated team approach to problem solving. A thorough understanding of flight test planning, safety planning, test operations, and maintenance is required. The person will collaborate for developing resource forecasts and drive to achieve cost and schedule performance goals. This position will be located at Edwards AFB, CA with an expectation of 25% travel. Candidate must be willing to work extended shifts, weekends and holidays as required to meet program schedule and objectives.

Basic Qualifications:

• U.S. Citizenship
• Bachelor’s Degree of Science, Technology, Engineering or Math discipline (STEM)
• Active DoD Secret clearance with full investigation within the last six years
• Ability to obtain and maintain special program access within reasonable time
• Thorough knowledge of flight test planning, safety planning, test operations, and maintenance functions in a Combined Test Force
• Hands-on leadership experience on a recent DoD acquisition or test program
• Minimum of 10 years combined experience in system test or flight test
• Minimum of 4 years of functional or assignment manager experience
• Experience with Earned Value Management and managing budgets >$30M
• Strong ability to communicate complex technical issues and solutions  

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s Degree of Science, Technology, Engineering or Math discipline (STEM)
• Significant experience in a DoD developmental/operational flight test environment
• Excellent leadership, motivational, and communications skills
• Experience communicating both up and down the organization with clear messaging of department and company values
• Experience recruiting or hiring a diverse workforce
• Proven experience taking on assignments to identify and solve issues proactively
• Proven ability to drive change within a complex environment

Contact: Steve Gerber – Quest Defense Systems and Solutions

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 System Test Engineer for Flight Test (Secret Clearance Req)

QUEST Defense is seeking a highly qualified system test engineer for flight test to be part of a large prototype aircraft program at Edwards AFB, CA. The successful candidate will possess an extensive aviation engineering and flight test background with strong technical and management skills. This position requires strong communication skills to support extensive executive-level interactions. This individual will interface with government and contractor leaders as well as IPT’s and flight test leadership to develop and execute test-planning schedules and drive an integrated team approach to problem solving. A thorough understanding of flight test planning, safety planning, test operations, and maintenance is required. This position will be located at Edwards AFB, CA with an expectation of 25% travel. Candidate must be willing to work extended shifts, weekends and holidays as required to meet program schedule and objectives.

Essential Job Functions

• Develop and publish integrated test plans, detailed test plans, test schedules, and test procedures for developmental testing.
• Provide laboratory support for integration testing.
• Support and host test planning working groups.
• Interface with test article design and analysis teams to define test configuration and data requirements.
• Review and evaluate test requirements to ensure completeness of test program.
• Perform technical analysis of complete systems and prepare comprehensive system level evaluations.
• Support test card development and review in collaboration with other engineering disciplines and test operations personnel.
• Support test readiness reviews, and pre/post-test briefings.
• Provide mission control room support and makes real-time decisions regarding safety, efficiency, and effectiveness.
• Conduct and contributes to pre and post-test data analyses to support anomaly identification and resolution.
• Maintains metrics on status of testing and constraints.
• Overtime, odd shifts, and weekend work will occasionally be required.

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical or a Bachelor of Science degree with Instrumentation data experience.
• Serve as a principal subject matter focal point between maintenance, design engineering, and test site team - contractor and customer.
• Must be able to work without appreciable direction to develop solutions to complex problems.
• Able to work both within a team environment and independently; must be self-motivated, thorough, and detailed.
• Willing to learn additional engineering discipline areas.
• Outstanding written and oral communications skills.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office and Integrated Analysis & Data System (IADS).
• In depth knowledge of or test experience, to include control room monitoring.

• Physical Requirements & Work Environment:
  • Mostly Office Environments, Occasional Shop Floor involvement.
  • Substantial amounts of telephone and computer work. 
  • Heavily Regulated Industries with strict adherence to procedures.
  • Flexibility to meet business deadlines by staying late or arriving early.
  • Typical 8 hour days plus lunch / 40 hour weeks / core (required) hours are 9 AM to 4 PM
  • Ability to use personal transportation to visit customer locations.
  • Due to the nature of the work, all candidates must be a U.S. Citizen.
  • A DoD Top or Secret clearance as well as the ability to obtain and maintain a Special Program Access clearance is preferred.

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

 Location: Edwards AFB, CA

Contact: Steve Gerber - Quest Defense Systems and Solutions;

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System Test Engineer for Structural Testing (Secret Clearance Req)

• Essential Job Functions
  • Interpret Test Requirements and author and publish Test Procedures.
  • Mentor and lead less experienced Engineers through all phases of Static, Fatigue / Structural Test lifecycle.
  • Be part of a Test Execution Team performing Structural Test(s) of component level to Full scale test articles.
  • Plan and arrange labor, schedules, and equipment allocation for testing Structural Test. 
  • Facilitate collaboration across disciplines during technical interchanges.
  • Interpret post-test data evaluation and problem identification and resolution.
  • Ability to collaborate with other IPTs, external customers and vendors during technical interchanges.
  • Interpret Test Data, determine and suggest changes in test configuration, equipment, procedures or manufacturing processes.
  • Collaborate with other IPTs to develop test and test data requirements.
  • Participate in post-test data evaluation and problem identification and resolution.
  • Lead and manage multiple projects through design and test lifecycle.
  • Review designs for technical compliance and requirements.
  • Lead and provide mentorship to less experienced Engineers through design lifecycle and gate reviews such as PDR, CDR and TRR.
  • Coordinate design criteria with Internal Customers, Vendors, Test Engineering, EHS and Facilities Personnel.
  • Evaluate design factors such as ease manufacturing, use of COTS parts, cost, safety, maintenance, and end user.
  • Analyze damage tolerance, durability, design allowables and structural modeling.

Qualifications

• STEM, BS Degree, with 5 years of experience or Master’s Degree with 3 years of Experience.
• Structural Test experience, and/or experience with multiple discipline.
• Ability and willingness to work non-standard shifts/overtime.
• NX10, CPLM and GD&T experience with drawing skills.
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills.
• Must be able to work without appreciable direction to develop solutions to complex problems.
• Able to work both within a team environment and independently; must be self-motivated, thorough, and detailed.
• Willing to learn additional engineering discipline areas.
• Outstanding written and oral communications skills.

Physical Requirements & Work Environment:

• Mostly Office Environments, Occasional Shop Floor involvement.
• Substantial amounts of telephone and computer work. 
• Heavily Regulated Industries with strict adherence to procedures.
• Flexibility to meet business deadlines by staying late or arriving early.
• Typical 8 hour days plus lunch / 40 hour weeks / core (required) hours are 9 AM to 4 PM
• Ability to use personal transportation to visit customer locations.
• Due to the nature of the work, all candidates must be a U.S. Citizen.
• Secret clearance within 5 yr. scope and being able to obtain and maintain PAR is preferred.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

 Location: Palmdale, CA

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Electromechanical / Instrumentation Engineer (Secret Clearance Req)

• Looking for an Electromechanical/Instrumentation Engineer to support a diverse team that performs all structural testing, both static and fatigue, from component level to full scale article on both R&D and flight hardware.
  
  Essential Job Functions
  • Ability to utilize complex, state of the art, load control and data acquisition systems to execute testing containing hundreds of load/position/pressure control channels while acquiring feedback /data from thousands of sensors.
  • Collaborate with various disciplines and different levels of personnel throughout all phases of Structural Testing.
  • Test planning, hardware and instrumentation design, set-up, and operation, as well as test set-up, execution, troubleshooting, data reduction and test report preparation/presentation.
  • Setup, program, operate, and maintain load control and data acquisition systems.
  • Plan and arrange for the equipment and personnel required to fulfill test requirements.
  • Contribute to the development, fabrication and assembly of mechanical and electromechanical components, sub-assemblies, systems and full scale test stands. 
  • Co-author and publish test/instrumentation procedures and documents through Microsoft Office Suite software.
  • Participate in formal readiness reviews throughout all phases of testing.
  • Participate in post-test data evaluation, issue identification, and resolutions.
  • Set up, install, and troubleshoot all types of instrumentation (load cells, LVDTs, strain gages, string pots, thermocouples, etc.) and understand their associated functional concepts.
  • 2D drawings in AutoCAD.

Qualifications

• STEM, BS Degree, with 5 years of experience or Master’s Degree with 3 years of Experience.
• Proficiency in both electrical and mechanical facets involved with all testing functions interchangeably.
• Proficiency with Electromechanical/Instrumentation Engineering concepts and functions such as control system setup and tuning processes as well as basic data acquisition/signal conditioning principles.
• Familiarity with operating and the basic concepts pertaining to data acquisition and load control hardware as well as related instrumentation such as: LVDTs, Strain Gages, String Pots, Load Cells, etc.
• Direct hands-on experience with test, instrumentation & control engineering applications.
• Experience with structures testing, load control and data acquisition systems.
• Experience in mechanical assembly & test, analog electronics, transducers, strain gage design & installation.
• Hands-on skill application in pneumatic/hydraulic system design, set up, and checkout.
• Ability to assess complex anomalies, apply strong critical thinking skills, and develop resolutions effectively within a team.
• Experienced user in Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Visio, Autocad, Catia, NX.
• Proficiency with C syntax, LabView, and VBA programming/scripting.
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills.
• Must be able to work without appreciable direction to develop solutions to complex problems.
• Able to work both within a team environment and independently; must be self-motivated, thorough, and detailed.
• Ability to mentor entry-level engineers and technicians.
• Outstanding written and oral communications skills.

• Physical Requirements & Work Environment:
  • Mostly Office Environments, Occasional Shop Floor involvement.
  • Substantial amounts of telephone and computer work. 
  • Heavily Regulated Industries with strict adherence to procedures.
  • Flexibility to meet business deadlines by staying late or arriving early.
  • Typical 8 hour days plus lunch / 40 hour weeks / core (required) hours are 9 AM to 4 PM
  • Ability to use personal transportation to visit customer locations.
  • Due to the nature of the work, all candidates must be a U.S. Citizen.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a DOD Secret or Top Secret Clearance as well as Program Special access within a reasonable period of time is preferred.

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

 Location: Palmdale, CA

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Calspan

Calspan has 2 Test Pilot positions open.  For more information and to apply please click on the folowing:

https://careers-calspan.icims.com/jobs/1875/vista%2c-learjet-test-pilot---eafb/job

https://careers-calspan.icims.com/jobs/1727/test-pilot/job

National Test Pilot School

Flight Test Engineer Instructor (Fixed Wing)

Join the World’s Test Pilot School (TPS) providing instruction for professional aviators and engineers to train in the science and discipline of Flight Test. NTPS represents several firsts in the Flight Test Education world:

• First TPS approved to award Master's Degrees.
• First TPS to be certified by the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) as an Approved Training Organization (ATO) for Test Pilot training.
• First TPS to be institutionally accredited by the U.S. Department of Education (WSCUC)
• First TPS to obtain ISO-9001-2015 certification. Small class sizes ensure quality instruction and attention to student needs. Students are typically hand-picked and represent a cross section of U.S. international partners with most being officers in an allied military service.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Work as part of a team developing and delivering flight test course material both live on-campus and live/recorded video for distance learning.
• Teach all aspects of both academic and airborne instruction of the Performance, Flying Qualities and Systems curriculum to both Test Pilot and Flight Test Engineer students.

Knowledge, Skills & Experience (Required)

• Canidates must have excellent interpersonal skills that will allow you to work well with people having a wide range of experience and diverse cultural backgrounds.
• Candidates must be able to explain complex subjects in a manner that can be assimilated and applied by all students.
• Aeronautical Engineering knowledge and classroom presentation skills are required.
• English language fluency.
• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience as a Flight Test Engineer
• Must be able to qualify for FAA Medical 3rd Class.

Knowledge, Skills & Experience (Preferred)

• 10+ years of flight test experience
• Previous Test Pilot School instructional experience
• Test experience with Civil Certification, Radar, EO/IR, Comm/Nav, and/or weapons systems.
• UAV experience
• Simulator knowledge
• Software coding skills.
• Practical experience in Aeronautical Engineering design or research.

Education/ Professional Certification Requirements

• Graduate of a Society of Experimental Test Pilots at a recognized Test Pilot School
• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or field closely associated with flight testing.
• Master's Degree in Engineering or a field closely associated with flight testing preferred.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package to include medical, dental and vision insurance, Paid Time Off starting at 120 hours per year, 401K with generous employer match and relocation assistance.

To conform to U.S. export control regulations, applicants should be eligible for any required authorizations from the U.S. Government.

For immediate consideration, please submit resumes to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

 Flight Test Engineer Instructor (Rotary Wing)

Join the World’s Test Pilot School (TPS) providing instruction for professional aviators and engineers to train in the science and discipline of Flight Test. NTPS represents several firsts in the Flight Test Education world:

• First TPS approved to award Master's Degrees.
• First TPS to be certified by the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) as an Approved Training Organization (ATO) for Test Pilot training.
• First TPS to be institutionally accredited by the U.S. Department of Education (WSCUC)
• First TPS to obtain ISO-9001-2015 certification. Small class sizes ensure quality instruction and attention to student needs. Students are typically hand-picked and represent a cross section of U.S. international partners with most being officers in an allied military service.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Work as part of a team developing and delivering flight test course material both live on-campus and live/recorded video for distance learning.
• Teach all aspects of both academic and airborne instruction of the Performance, Flying Qualities and Systems curriculum to both Test Pilot and Flight Test Engineer students.

Knowledge, Skills & Experience (Required)

• Canidates must have excellent interpersonal skills that will allow you to work well with people having a wide range of experience and diverse cultural backgrounds.
• Candidates must be able to explain complex subjects in a manner that can be assimilated and applied by all students.
• Aeronautical Engineering knowledge and classroom presentation skills are required.
• English language fluency.
• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience as a Flight Test Engineer
• Must be able to qualify for FAA Medical 3rd Class.

Knowledge, Skills & Experience (Preferred)

• 10+ years of flight test experience
• Previous Test Pilot School instructional experience
• Test experience with Civil Certification, Radar, EO/IR, Comm/Nav, and/or weapons systems.
• UAV experience
• Simulator knowledge
• Software coding skills.
• Practical experience in Aeronautical Engineering design or research.

Education/ Professional Certification Requirements

• Graduate of a Society of Experimental Test Pilots at a recognized Test Pilot School
• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or field closely associated with flight testing.
• Master's Degree in Engineering or a field closely associated with flight testing preferred.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package to include medical, dental and vision insurance, Paid Time Off starting at 120 hours per year, 401K with generous employer match and relocation assistance.

To conform to U.S. export control regulations, applicants should be eligible for any required authorizations from the U.S. Government.

For immediate consideration, please submit resumes to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..