Flight Test Engineer

6 days ago


Palmdale, California, United States General Atomics and Affiliated Companies Full time
Job Title: Flight Test Engineer

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) is a world leader in proven, reliable remotely piloted aircraft and tactical reconnaissance radars, as well as advanced high-resolution surveillance systems.

Located at our Flight Operation Facility in Palmdale, CA, this Flight Test Engineer position specializes in Flight Test Coordination of Developmental Test and evaluation of emerging airframe, software, hardware, and payload capabilities.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Independently perform technical reviews and safety analysis on test plans, flight test run cards, and first article design packages.
  • Chair the Developmental Test Safety Review Board to ensure risks and hazards are properly mitigated and monitor flight test results to ensure adherence to test plans and sound test methodology in a dynamic environment.
  • Participate on Software Design Review Boards, Test Readiness Review Boards, and Test Director Certification Board.
Requirements:
  • Bachelor's degree, master's degree, or PhD in engineering or a related technical discipline from an accredited institution.
  • Progressive engineering experience: six or more years with a bachelor's degree, four or more years with a master's degree, or two or more years with a PhD.
  • Experience working as a Flight Test Engineer or Test Director on fixed wing aircraft.
  • Desired experience in test and evaluation of stability control systems, autopilot systems, and performance and flying qualities.
  • Unmanned Air Vehicle/System flight test experience preferred.
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Private Pilot license.
  • DoD Secret security clearance.
Company Information:

General Atomics is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, religious creed, ancestry, gender, pregnancy, sex, sexual orientation, transitioning status, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, genetic information, military and veteran status, marital status, medical condition, mental disability, physical disability, or any other basis protected by local, state, or federal law.


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