Senior Engineer, Production Test (R6513)

• ◆Manage and maintain traceability of test

throughout system development, integration, and test execution phases.

• ✓Plan, coordinate, and execute aircraft/lab test execution activities, including pre-test readiness reviews, test conduct, data collection, and post-test reporting.
• ✓Coordinate test schedules and support comprehensive test planning activities to ensure alignment with program milestones and objectives.
• ✓Develop and manage test event sequencing and execution plans throughout the aircraft build and integration lifecycle.
• ✓Coordinate and oversee ground and flight test execution activities, ensuring adherence to approved procedures, safety requirements, and program objectives.
• ✓Ensure test activities, methodologies, and deliverables align with engineering, mission, and program requirements.
• ✓Participate in Test Readiness Reviews (TRRs), test planning meetings, and pre-test briefings to support successful test execution.
• ✓Develop, maintain, and continuously improve test procedures to enhance accuracy, efficiency, repeatability, and overall execution quality.
• ✓Investigate, troubleshoot, and evaluate test anomalies, discrepancies, and system performance issues to support timely resolution.
• ✓Collaborate closely with Test Engineering, Quality Engineering, and cross-functional teams to resolve issues, implement corrective actions, and improve test processes.
• ✓Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on increasing test efficiency, execution quality, and operational effectiveness.
• ✓Support extended work hours, shift work, and weekend operations as required to meet test schedules, flight operations, and program commitments.

• ✓Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related technical field and 5+ years of relevant aerospace, aircraft test, or flight test experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• ✓Experience planning, executing, and reporting on test activities for UAV, UAS, or manned aircraft systems.
• ✓Ability to read, interpret, and understand engineering drawings, schematics, and technical documentation.
• ✓Experience developing aircraft test plans, test procedures, and test documentation for new or modified aircraft systems.
• ✓Hands-on experience supporting aircraft integration, test, and validation activities in a production or manufacturing environment.
• ✓Ability to troubleshoot complex aircraft, avionics, and system integration issues during test activities.
• ✓Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across cross-functional teams.
• ✓Demonstrated attention to detail with a proactive, safety-focused approach to testing and operations.
• ✓Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret security clearance and any required program access.
• ✓Willingness to work non-standard hours, including evenings and weekends, as required to support program objectives.
• ✓Ability to travel domestically to support flight test and customer site activities.

• ✓Active DoD Secret security clearance (current preferred) with eligibility to support special access programs.
• ✓Experience supporting Group 5 UAS/UAV launch, recovery, and flight operations.
• ✓Hands-on experience with aircraft avionics systems, integration, troubleshooting, and testing.
• ✓Aircraft maintenance experience supporting military, commercial, or unmanned aircraft platforms.
• ✓Experience conducting laboratory-based testing, verification, and validation of aircraft systems, subsystems, or components.