Description
(Re-post: Still looking for the right candidate)
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. We’re committed to fostering an environment for every teammate that’s welcoming, respectful and inclusive, with great opportunity for professional growth. Find your future with us.
The [redacted] Company is looking for an Experienced Military Test Pilot to join our team in Seattle, WA with follow-on work at Edwards AFB, CA.
This position will work in the Military Transport division of [redacted] Flight Operations. This division develops and flight tests large military aircraft and military commercial derivatives of various [redacted] aircraft for use by both the US military branches as well as foreign militaries around the world.
The testing ranges from supplemental designs of commercially certified aircraft to large military aircraft such as bombers and transports and military specific systems related to communications, surveillance, self-defense systems, aerial refueling, military cargo and airdrop, and weapons delivery.
This position will support the B-52 integrated test team at Edwards AFB developing, testing and fielding fleet modifications on the B-52.
Travel is required for this position and varies from 5-20% of the time depending on specific program activity. This position will be for 1st or 2nd shift.
Position Responsibilities:
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
Supports program design, test, and safety reviews as required at various locations
Contributes to technical reports, flight manuals and flight reports
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
Collaborates on marketing, evaluation and demonstration activities for customers
This position will require relocation to Edwards AFB to support the B-52 re-engine test effort which is estimated to be 2-3 years in duration
This position requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship. An interim and/or final U.S. Top Secret Clearance Post-Start is required.
Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):
Bachelor, Master or Doctorate of Science degree from an accredited course of study, in engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics or chemistry
Military Flight Test experience
Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) transport pilot rating or military equivalent
Current FAA Class II medical certificate or the ability to obtain one
Military Test Pilot School Graduate
Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):
Active U.S. Top Secret Security Clearance (US Citizenship Required). (A U.S. Security Clearance that has been active in the past 24 months is considered active)
Commercial Certificate or FAA ATP with appropriate endorsements
Military flight experience in the B-52, B-1 or B-2
Type ratings in [redacted] commercial model aircraft
Graduates of the Defense Contract Management Agency’s Government Flight Representatives course and/or experience as a government flight representative
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 5 or more years\' related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience (e.g. PhD, Master+3 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 or 2nd shift.
Experience Level
Individual Contributor
Contingent Upon Program Award
No, this position is not contingent upon program award
Schedule
Full time