JOB TITLE: Test & Evaluation Engineer Level 4
LOCATION: Edwards AFB, CA
PAY RATE: $84.00/hour

We are a national aerospace and defense staffing agency seeking highly qualified candidates for a position with a top-tier client.

Job Details:

Job Type: Contract (12 months with potential for extension)

Clearance: Active Secret clearance is required to start

Industry: Aerospace / Defense / Aviation

Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision (Cigna)

Perks: Bonus potential + Priority access via Tier 1 supplier

Openings Nationwide: Thousands of opportunities across the U.S.

Qualifying Questions:

Are you a U.S. citizen and able to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance?

Do you meet the educational and experience requirements for this role?

Can you commute to the job location or relocate if necessary?

Summary:

Supports development and verification of test methods.

Develops detailed test procedures, instrumentation and configuration definition to perform test and minimize risk within test plan constraints.

Performs detailed planning and execution of aircraft ground and flight test.

Reviews test data including off-nominal data for accuracy, quality or fidelity prior to delivery to customer.

Prepares and publishes test reports to document test results and satisfy requirements.

Presents test results internally.

Archives data and reports.

Trains or guides junior test conductors in flight test career development.

Leads flight test program planning and execution for T-7A program including flight sciences and mission systems.

Coordinates flight test operations with Flight Operations, Test Operations, Instrumentation & Data Systems, System Design, Fabrication and Assembly.

Requirements:

Active Secret clearance is required to start.

Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology (including Manufacturing Technology), Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics, Physics, or Chemistry.

5+ years of experience with principles of flight test or experience directly supporting flight test operations.

5+ years of experience in planning and conducting system level lab, ground, or flight testing.

100+ hours of control room experience as a Test Conductor.

Preferred: 10 or more years related work experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Preferred: 5+ years of experience performing tactical aircraft flight testing (planning or executing).

Preferred: 5+ years of experience directly interfacing with customers and senior program leadership.

Preferred: 5+ years of experience developing detailed test points from system level specification requirements, test planning, execution and reporting test results.

About Us:

The Structures Company is a premier national aerospace and defense staffing agency specializing in contract, contract-to-hire, and direct hire placements. We deliver expert workforce solutions across engineering, IT, production, maintenance, and support roles.

As trusted partners to leading aerospace and defense OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers, we connect professionals with career opportunities to grow and excel in aviation, aerospace, and defense.

Eligibility Requirements:

Must be a U.S. Person (U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or protected individual under 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)) to comply with ITAR regulations.

Keywords: aerospace, aviation, engineering, maintenance, aircraft design, defense

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