Flight Test Engineer (PL)
Canvas
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- Location
- Arnold Afb, TN
- Work style
- On-site
- Job type
- Full time
- Posted
- Oct 2
- 18 days ago
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Defense & space · 201 to 500 employees
What you'll do
- Plan and execute hypersonic flight tests, coordinate with range and program teams, and analyze post-flight telemetry and data.
- Prepare safety documentation, technical reports and briefings, and provide mentorship at senior levels.
Key skills
systems engineeringtest planningflight test planshazard analysesrisk assessmentsrange coordinationflight test protocolstelemetrydata analysisaerodynamic modelstechnical test reports
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Job Title: Flight Test Engineer
Location: Arnold AFB - Tullahoma, TH
This is a pipeline requisition intended to identify and engage qualified candidates for anticipated future openings. Submission of an application does not guarantee an interview or offer of employment. Opportunities are subject to business needs, contract requirements, funding, and customer approval.
The Flight Test Engineer provides critical systems engineering, test planning, and operational execution support to the 715 TS IDT Flight. Acting as the Lead Developmental Test Organization (LDTO) on behalf of the Air Force Test Center (AFTC), this role is responsible for the safe and effective execution of hypersonic flight test programs. The position spans junior to senior experience levels, requiring progressive responsibility in test design, range coordination, safety documentation, and post-flight data analysis.
The primary functions of this role are categorized below. Personnel at senior levels are expected to perform these duties with high autonomy and lead cross-functional teams.
Test Planning & Design: Draft, review, and finalize detailed flight test plans, Verification Cross Reference Matrices (VCRM), and Test and Evaluation Master Plans (TEMP) for hypersonic test assets.
Safety & Compliance: Generate, review, and complete all required safety documentation, including formal hazard analyses, risk assessments, and Go/No-Go checklists prior to test executions
Mission Execution: Act as a key LDTO representative during active flight tests. Coordinate with range control, program offices, and control room personnel to ensure adherence to test profiles and safety parameters.
Data Analysis: Perform post-flight analysis of telemetry and flight data to verify system performance against established requirements and aerodynamic models.
Reporting & Briefings: Author comprehensive technical test reports, engineering memos, and deficiency reports. Present test readiness briefings to senior government and military leadership.
Mentorship (Senior Levels): Provide technical leadership and guidance to junior engineering staff, ensuring the transfer of institutional knowledge regarding range operations and flight test protocols.