Description
Flight Test Engineer in GAC Savannah
Unique Skills:
Looking for a self-motivated engineer to perform on-aircraft flight test of powerplant and mechanical systems. Individual must be able to complete complex technical tasks with minimal supervision. Successful candidates must have strong problem-solving skills.
Highly desired attributes:
Experience with gas turbine engines and/or aircraft mechanical systems
Flight test experience
Ability to participate in airborne flight test activities
Desired attributes:
Experience deriving instrumentation requirements for on-aircraft flight testing
Experience with MATLAB
Aerospace or Mechanical engineering degree
Experience writing flight test plans and reports
Experience with data analysis
Experience with 14 CFR Part 21, Part 25, or Part 33 regulations
Education and Experience Requirements:
Bachelor\'s Degree required or equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. 5 ys in specific technical discipline or 10 yrs broad eng experience in several technical disciplines with Bachelors. Experience credit considered for related adv degrees limited to 2 yrs for Masters, 4 yrs for PhD in fields applicable to this job.
Position Purpose:
Assists with the planning, coordination, performance of design, analysis and liaison engineering supporting the development and production of [redacted] products and services
Principle Duties and Responsibilities:
Essential Functions: 1. Contributes to planning, developing and coordinating of important engineering projects 2. Provides specialized technical assistance to team members 3. Uses advanced techniques and modified extension of theories to provide technical solutions to a wide range of difficult problems 4. Determines and develops own approach to solutions within schedule and cost objectives 5. Works under limited supervision; work should only be required. to be reviewed for accuracy and consistency with meeting overall objectives 6. Acts as liaison with representatives outside of the assigned group/area
Additional Functions: 1. Actively works to improve daily processes and ensures all work meets customer requirements 2. Maintains a current knowledge of developments in the field of specialty and/or other related aircraft fields in order to recommend innovations to improve quality and effectiveness of company product Perform other duties as assigned.
Other Requirements: 1. Advanced degree in engineering related field preferred.
2. The level of technical skill and abilities appropriate for this grade will be established by each discipline.