Senior Flight Test Engineer

Description

Location: Patuxent River, MD

Security Clearance Requirement: Top Secret

Telework Eligible? No

As the Senior Flight Test Engineer, you will work with the interdisciplinary development team on highly complex and challenging technical projects. This is a 100% on-site position with some travel required.

• Prepare and present all materials required for the pre and post-testing Systems Engineering Technical Review (SETR) events (i.e., Test Readiness Review, System Verification Review), providing T&E input to other SETR events (e.g., System Requirements Review, Preliminary/Critical Design Review) as required.
• Conduct background research and provide analytical support and recommendations for the development of data collection plans for testing the operational effectiveness and suitability.
• Document the test case traceability to the requirements specifications to ensure all requirements have adequate coverage.
• Test planning for integration testing.
• Develop documentation to include test reports, procedures, and plans.
• Participate in the development of test planning and analysis tools, processes, and software.
• Prepare flight cards, attend flight briefs/debriefs, support date reduction/analysis, identify and document deficiencies, and support flight test plan and test report preparation.
• Position may require flexibility in working hours.
• Position will require the ability to travel.

The job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities. It is intended to describe the general nature of the position.

Requirements

Education and Experience:

Required Education, Skills, and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in a STEM area of study
• A minimum of 7 years of experience related to the duties described above
• Experience working in the Special Access Program (SAP) environment
• Proficient in use of Industry Standard software tools (Microsoft Office, etc.)
• Decision-making skills that promote working autonomously from Government oversight when managing and executing projects, tasks and work assignments.
• Demonstrated public speaking and briefing skills.
• Ability to effectively manage, motivate, and lead teams.
• Experience in at least one of the following areas: aircraft system/subsystem development test and evaluation, training systems, or software and hardware for software application development.
• The ability to use Python for data analysis is a plus.

ASEC is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs, and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and other applicable laws.

Equally Important:

• You are able to establish and maintain positive relationships with internal and external customers.
• You possess professional and effective communication skills, both verbal and written.
• You take a proactive approach to your work and you're able to accomplish tasks with limited guidance and supervision.
• You have demonstrated critical thinking and problem solving skills.
• Your organizational skills allow you to manage competing priorities.

ASEC is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs, and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and other applicable laws.

Security Clearance Requirement:

• This position requires U.S. citizenship and an active DoD Top Secret clearance. Selected candidate will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

Salary Range:

• The estimated salary range for this position will be $120,000 - $160,000 annually, based on an individual's level of experience and skill set. It is our goal at ASEC to provide equitable compensation to all employees.

Who We Are:

ASEC offers meaningful work and a culture that supports your professional and personal growth. We are a 100% employee-owned business focused on providing value and innovation in the areas of engineering, information technology, training, and logistics. We believe in doing what is right for the Warfighter, plain and simple. We encourage you to explore what makes us different, visit our website now!

Why work at ASEC?

• 100% employee-owned. Learn more about our ESOP plan here!
• Comprehensive benefits package (11 paid holidays, medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA/FSA, disability insurance, and more!)
• 401K match
• Tuition assistance (undergraduate and graduate)
• Veteran friendly
• Thriving employee culture
• Employee discount program

We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote the most qualified persons for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, veteran status, genetic information, pregnancy or related condition (including breastfeeding), or any other status protected by law. ASEC will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they choose to inquire about, discuss, or disclose their own compensation or the compensation of another employee or applicant.