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Flight Test Engineer - SME Secret Clearance - Astrion
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Experienced Flight Test Engineer with a Secret clearance, specializing in aerospace systems, test planning, data analysis, and execution of flight test programs for defense contracts.
About the role
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the planning, coordination, and execution of flight test campaigns for advanced aerospace systems.
- Develop test procedures, instrumentation setups, and data acquisition strategies to meet mission objectives.
- Analyze flight test data, generate performance reports, and provide technical recommendations for system improvements.
- Collaborate with cross‑functional engineering teams, contractors, and Air Force personnel to ensure compliance with safety and security requirements.
- Maintain and update test documentation, configuration records, and compliance matrices in accordance with DoD standards.
Requirements
- Active Secret security clearance.
- Master’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Aerospace Engineering.
- Minimum 10 years of flight test engineering experience on military or aerospace programs.
- Proficiency with test planning tools, data acquisition systems, and analysis software such as MATLAB.
- Strong knowledge of aerospace system architecture, flight dynamics, and safety regulations.