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Flight Test Conductor - Onsite at Edwards AFB

L5

cts technology solutionsSacramento, CA2 days ago

$92.00/Hour

Occupations

Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technologists and TechniciansSoftware Quality Assurance Analysts and TestersAerospace Engineers

Industries

Testing Laboratories and ServicesOther Support Activities for Air TransportationAircraft Manufacturing
Edwards AFB, California 12+ months Up to $92.00/Hour Contract Shift-1 Takes about 3 minutes. No account required. Position Overview Secret Clearance Required to Start. The Company Test & Evaluation organization has an exciting opening for a Flight Test Conductor for T-7A program located at Edwards AFB, CA. The Test Conductor will lead flight test program planning and execution, which will include many aspects of flight sciences and mission systems. The successful candidate will lead test conduct through coordination of flight test operations with the various functions and support groups in the organization (Flight Operations; Flight Test Operations; Instrumentation & Data Systems - Test Software & Telemetry, System Design & Development, System Design, Installation Design, and Operations; Fabrication and Assembly).
Position Responsibilities:
  • Supports the development and verification of test methods
  • Develops detailed test procedures, and instrumentation and configuration definition, needed to perform the test and minimize risk within the constraints of the test plan
  • Performs detailed planning and execution of aircraft ground and flight test
  • Reviews test data, including off-nominal data, for accuracy, quality and/or fidelity prior to delivery to customer
  • Prepares and publishes test reports to document test results and satisfy requirements
  • Presents test results internally
  • Archives data and reports
  • Trains/Guides junior test conductors with their career development in flight test
Position is 100% onsite.
Shifts: 1st, possible 2nd shift and or weekends per business needs 12+ months — possible extension and possible FTE opportunity.
Requirements: What you'll need Required Skills:
  • Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology (including Manufacturing Technology), Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry
  • 5+ years of experience with the principles of flight test OR experience directly supporting flight test operations
  • 5+ years of experience in planning and conducting system level lab, ground, or flight testing
  • 100+ hours of control room experience as a Test Conductor
Preferred Skills:
  • Level 5: 10 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience
  • 5+ years of experience performing tactical aircraft flight testing (planning and/or executing)
  • 5+ years of experience directly interfacing with customers and senior program leadership
  • 5+ years of experience developing detailed test points from system level specification requirements, test planning, execution and reporting test results
Bachelor's and 9 or more years' experience, Master's with 7 or more years' experience or PhD with 4 or more years' experience. Bachelor, Master or Doctorate of Science degree from an accredited course of study, in engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics or chemistry. What CTS provides on eligible assignments 3 medical plans Dental & vision HSA access 401(k) + Roth 6 paid holidays * +40 hrs every 2,000 hours * Direct deposit Referral bonus
  • Benefits and eligibility vary based on assignment, work location, employment classification and plan requirements.
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Level

SeniorL5

Salary

$92.00/Hour

Location

Sacramento, CA

Occupation

Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technologists and Technicians

Industry

Testing Laboratories and Services

Posted

2 days ago

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