Description
Job Description:
At [redacted], we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. From the seabed to outer space, you can contribute to work that matters with a company where diversity, equity and inclusion are shared values. Weâre committed to fostering an environment for every teammate thatâs welcoming, respectful and inclusive, with great opportunity for professional growth. Find your future with us.
The [redacted] Company is looking for a Senior Military Derivatives Test Pilot to join our team in Seattle, WA.
This position will work in the Military Transport division of [redacted] Flight Operations. This division develops and flight tests military derivatives of various [redacted] commercial aircraft for use by both the US military branches as well as foreign militaries around the world.
The designs range from commercially certified supplemental designs to military specific requirements and often involve military specific systems related to communications, surveillance, self-defense systems, aerial refueling, military cargo and airdrop, and weapons delivery.
Travel is required for this position and varies from 5-20% of the time depending on specific program activity.
Position Responsibilities:
â˘Plans and conducts ground, flight and maintenance test flights for experimental, prototype, new production, and modified production aircraft to determine system functionality, aircraft performance, structural integrity, and certification of aircraft
â˘Contributes to technical reports, flight manuals and flight reports
â˘Assists with evaluation of flight data (e.g., system performance, aircraft handling, and equipment malfunction) and participates in aircraft design to recommend changes to design based on operational considerations
â˘Collaborates on marketing, evaluation and demonstration activities for customers
This position requires the ability to obtain a U.S Security Clearance for which the US Government requires US Citizenship. An interim and/or final U.S. Secret Clearance Post-Start is required.
Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):
â˘Bachelor, Master or Doctorate of Science degree from an accredited course of study, in engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics or chemistry
â˘Experience with Military Flight
â˘Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) transport pilot rating or military equivalent
â˘Current FAA Class II medical certificate or the ability to obtain one
Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):
â˘Active U.S. Secret Security Clearance (US Citizenship Required). (A U.S. Security Clearance that has been active in the past 24 months is considered active)
â˘Commercial Certificate or FAA ATP with appropriate endorsements
â˘Military flight experience in the E-3, E-8, B707, or C-135
â˘Military Test Pilot School Graduate
â˘Prior aerial refueling qualification and/or aerial refueling certification test experience desired
â˘Type ratings in [redacted] commercial model aircraft desired
â˘Knowledge of the processes and procedures for certification of aircraft, including Federal Aviation Authority [FAA] and Department of Defense (DOD) requirements. Ability to assess type design data for showing compliance
â˘Graduates of the Defense Contract Management Agencyâs Government Flight Representatives course
Typical Education/Experience:
Education/experience typically acquired through advanced technical education from an accredited course of study in engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics or chemistry (e.g. Bachelor) and typically 9 or more years\\\' related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience (e.g. PhD+4 years\\\' related work experience, Master+7 years\\\' related work experience). In the USA, ABET accreditation is the preferred, although not required, accreditation standard.
Relocation:
This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.
Drug Free Workplace:
[redacted] is a Drug Free Workplace where post offer applicants and employees are subject to testing for marijuana, cocaine, opioids, amphetamines, PCP, and alcohol when criteria is met as outlined in our policies.
Shift:
This position is for 1st shift.
Experience Level:
Individual Contributor
Contingent Upon Program Award:
No, this position is not contingent upon program award
Schedule:
Full time