Flight Sciences Test Engineer
Executive Recruiting • California, United States
Salary: 14 CFR Pa
Role & seniority
- Flight Sciences Test Engineer (mid-to-senior)
Stack/tools
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MATLAB/Simulink; C++; Python
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CFD tools and aerodynamic prediction tools (preferred)
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Knowledge of 14 CFR Part 23/25/27/29 requirements
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Experience with telemetry and flight test instrumentation
Top 3 responsibilities
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Analyze aircraft performance (nominal and failure scenarios) and produce engineering reports
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Develop/extend performance analysis tools and post-flight data reduction processes
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Generate detailed flight test plans (including hazard analysis); coordinate with test pilots and engineers; provide realtime telemetry support
Must-have skills
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Bachelor's degree in a relevant engineering field; Master’s degree preferred
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5–10 years in performance, flight science, or flight test engineering in aerospace (eVTOL, rotorcraft, or airplane)
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Experience in performance flight tests for fixed-wing, rotorcraft, or powered-lift
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Strong aerodynamics, flight dynamics, and mass properties knowledge
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Proficiency in MATLAB/Simulink; programming in C++ and/or Python
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Knowledge of FAR operations specs (FAR 91, 121, 135) and aircraft requirements
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Excellent verbal/written communication; ability to work in dynamic R&D environments
Nice-to-haves
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CFD toolsets experience
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Aerodynamic prediction tools (vortex-lattice, panel codes)
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Electric propulsion test experience
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Private or commercial pilot license
Location & work type
Location: Not specified
Work type: Likely full-time (not explicit
Full Description
We are seeking a Flight Sciences Test engineer who will support and participate in all phases of aircraft development from initial aircraft mission performance analyses to real-time flight test support and data analysis. You will be responsible for developing processes and tools for post flight test data reduction and expansion from aircraft flight manual development. This position is unique as it spans large parts for the engineering design cycle and supports both the Flight Sciences and Test & Evaluation groups.
Duties
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Analyze aircraft performance for nominal and failure scenarios, and produce engineering reports.
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Develop and extend Honda performance analysis tools and processes to continue to build efficiency and capability going forward.
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Generate detailed flight test plans including test hazard analysis
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Coordinating reviews and test planning with the test pilots and other engineers.
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Define instrumentation requirements for test events
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Realtime support for Flight Test missions via telemetry
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Predict aircraft flight/ground test results by using models, compare the prediction to test data to identify and resolve issues, and update the models/design as needed.
Requirements
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Bachelor's Degree in a relevant engineering area, with a Master's Degree
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5 to 10 years of experience as a performance, flight science, or flight test engineer in aerospace industry, either of eVTOL, rotorcraft or airplane.
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Participation in performance flight test events on either fixed-wing, rotorcraft, or powered-lift.
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Knowledgeable in rotorcraft and/or airplane design, performance analysis
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General theoretical background in aerodynamics, flight dynamics and physics, mass properties.
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Strong programming skills in tools such as MATLAB/Simulink.
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General knowledge of 14 CFR Part 23/25/27/29 requirements for aircraft.
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Strong verbal and written communication skills.
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Ability to work in highly dynamic, research and development environments.
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Understands the requirement of operations specifications per FAR 91, FAR 121, and 135.
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Knowledge and experience with C++, Python programming, or other engineering
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programing languages.
Preferred
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Knowledge and experience with CFD analysis toolsets.
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Capability with aerodynamic prediction tools such as vortex-lattice and panel codes.
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Electric propulsion test experience.
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Private or commercial pilot license.
