Staff Test Engineer

Posted 4 Days Ago
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Byron, GA, USA
In-Office
140K-142K Annually
Expert/Leader
Aerospace
The Role
Lead flight test engineering for aircraft subsystems: plan, integrate, verify/validate, perform risk and trade studies, resolve complex electrical and embedded software issues, evaluate airworthiness and cybersecurity of modifications, and develop failure modes and test requirements.
Summary Generated by Built In
  • Perform technical planning, subsystem integration, verification and validation, risk analyses, and supportability and effectiveness analyses for major subsystems or components
  • Apply intensive and diverse knowledge to resolve complex design issues that have a significant impact to the program or task area
  • Perform analyses for one or more subsystems to include concept, design, fabrication, test, integration, installation, operation, maintenance and disposal
  • Ensure the logical and systematic conversion of subsystem and associated interface requirements into solutions that acknowledge technical, schedule, and cost constraints; identify and quantify associated risks
  • Perform subsystem architectural analysis, functional analysis, timeline analysis, detailed trade studies, requirements allocation and interface definition studies to translate subsystem requirements into hardware and/or software specifications and develop failure modes and effects testing requirements for critical software threads
  • Provide a consistently high level of flight test engineering expertise and maintain proficiency in developing aircraft deficiency corrections
  • Ensure all safety requirements are met during testing, when recommending improvements, or noting deficiencies
  • Provide technical expertise in solving complex electrical and software engineering problems
  • Perform independent review of problems and develop solutions to support efficient workflow and increased situational awareness for aircrew
  • Evaluate Airworthiness and cyber-security of aircraft modifications using data analysis and extraction tools for independent verification and validation of embedded software systems and data interfaces       
  • Other duties as assigned

Requirements

Education/Training (both required and desired):

    • Bachelor’s Degree in relevant engineering or science discipline required
    • Master’s Degree preferred  

Experience:

    • 12+ years of professional experience in the required task area  

Security:

    • Must be a US citizen
    • Active Secret clearance or higher required
  • Physical Requirements:
    • Able to occasionally reach with hands and arms
    • Prolonged periods of computer screen use, while sitting or standing at a desk
    • Adhere to safety protocols when in work areas requiring use of PPE (e.g. eyewear, gloves, masks, hearing protection, steel toed shoes, etc.)
    • Able to safely lift and carry up to 20 pounds at a time


Benefits
  • Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
  • Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
  • Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
  • Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
  • Short Term & Long Term Disability
  • Training & Development
  • Wellness Resources

Salary: $140,000 - 142,000

This is not a guarantee of compensation, rather actual salary will be based on experience, qualifications, and applicable certifications or degrees held. Offered salary may fall outside of this range.

Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering or science
  • Master's degree
  • 12+ years professional experience in relevant task area
  • Active Secret clearance or higher
  • Must be a US citizen
  • Ability to obtain a security clearance
  • Expertise in flight test engineering, subsystem integration, verification and validation
  • Experience evaluating airworthiness and cyber-security of aircraft modifications and embedded software
  • Ability to adhere to safety protocols and physical ability to lift up to 20 pounds
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The Company
HQ: Reston, VA
298 Employees

What We Do

KIHOMAC is an aerospace and defense acquisition and technology company. Founded in 2003, KIHOMAC is a Veteran-Owned Small Business that provides system acquisition and life cycle management support to government agencies.

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