Flight Test Engineer

JOB TITLE: Flight Test Engineer

DEPARTMENT: Engineering

REPORTING TO: Chief Engineer

SUMMARY:

The Flight Test Engineer will be responsible for the planning, execution, and analysis of flight test programs for experimental rotorcraft and unmanned air vehicles. This role requires a strong understanding of aerospace engineering principles, flight test methodologies, data analysis techniques, and proficiency in utilizing simulation software for analysis and visualization. The engineer will work closely with a multidisciplinary team to ensure the safe and efficient conduct of flight test operations.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop and execute flight test plans for prototype aircraft, including flight test cards.
• Conduct pre-flight inspections and safety checks.
• Operate onboard instrumentation and data acquisition systems.
• Analyze flight test data to assess aircraft performance, stability, and control, correlating findings with simulation results.
• Prepare flight test reports and documentation, incorporating simulation results and analysis.
• Troubleshoot technical issues and implement solutions.
• Collaborate with design engineers to improve aircraft design and performance, utilizing simulation software to assess design modifications.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable safety regulations.
• Perform structural analysis, including stress, FEA, and fatigue analysis, to ensure aircraft components meet design and safety standards, and develop any necessary structural repairs.

KNOWLEDGE / SKILLS / ABILITIES:

• Strong understanding of aerospace engineering principles, flight dynamics, and aircraft systems.
• Experience with flight test planning, execution, and data analysis.
• Familiarity with instrumentation and data acquisition systems.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in simulation software, including modeling, simulation, and analysis capabilities.

EDUCATION / CERTIFICATIONS / CLEARANCES:

• Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience in flight test engineering.
• Pilot's license (fixed-wing or rotorcraft) is a plus.
• Experience with FLIGHTLAB or similar simulation software is a plus.
• Ability to obtain a U.S. Government security clearance.

Benefits:

PiAC offers comprehensive health benefits, a 401k retirement plan with employer matching, and generous paid time off benefits to full-time employees.

Relocation:

Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position. Candidates must live in the immediate area or relocate at their own expense.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Piasecki Aircraft Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

Export Control Requirements:

U.S. Government Export Control Status: This position must meet export control compliance requirements. To meet export control compliance requirements, a "U.S. Person" as defined by 22 C.F.R. 120.15 is required. "U.S. Person" includes U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.