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Flight Test Engineer
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An Aerospace Engineer designs aircraft, missiles, and spacecraft using knowledge of engineering and physics, and tests prototypes to see if they work according to design. May specialize in aeronautical design and work with airplanes and helicopters, or specialize in astronautical design and work with vehicles used in outer space. May specialize in a particular area of design, such as aerodynamic flow or navigation.
$113,577 / year median in Nevada
+7% projected growth
Job Description
Flight Test Engineer Canvas II, LLC. Nellis AFB, NV Job Details Full-time 2 hours ago Qualifications Statistics Experimental data reports Technical engineering Data analysis reporting Performance Reporting Math Systems analysis Test analysis Test Planning (Quality assurance practices) Full Job Description Key Responsibilities Develop test objectives, methods, detailed test procedures, test cards, and data collection requirements while coordinating test support activities across ranges, airspace, instrumentation, and aircraft resources. Conduct technical evaluations of program requirements, system descriptions, and modification proposals; assess system operability, integration, performance, and recommend improvements or redesigns when appropriate. Participate in and support test planning meetings, technical interchange meetings, briefings, and reviews; prepare and deliver test materials, schedules, and status updates. Assist in planning, monitoring, and executing ground and flight test activities; collect, analyze, and validate test data; support development of interim and final test reports in accordance with approved formats. Coordinate closely with government and contractor personnel at Nellis AFB to ensure efficient scheduling, deconfliction of resources, and successful execution of test missions. Required Qualifications 3-10 years of applicable engineering or flight test experience supporting aircraft, weapons, avionics, or mission systems. Demonstrated ability to independently perform all functional duties including test development, instrumentation support, data analysis, and reporting. Familiarity with Air Force test processes, airspace and range coordination, and multidisciplinary test team integration. Experience applying engineering principles, mathematical/statistical analysis techniques, and system evaluation methods to aircraft performance and mission systems. Education & Certification Bachelor's or Master's degree in an applicable engineering discipline. Clearance Requirement Active Secret clearance. U.S. citizenship required.