Aeronautical Test Engineer Job Description Sample

What Your Job Will Be Like

Are you passionate about your work and dream of utilizing state-of-the-art facilities to explore solutions? Do you want to join a diverse team that solves challenging issues of national interest?

An aerospace engineer is needed to work on the development and fielding of inertial navigation systems to solve emerging GPS-Denied and GPS-Degraded navigation problems. Our organization is leading a lab wide effort to bring GPS-Denied navigation solutions to the nation. We have partnered with five external military advisors to bring our research in line with national needs and have partnered with multiple universities to push innovation. We currently have fully funded Lab-Directed Research & Development (LDRD) projects in areas such as SAR aided navigation, anti-spoofing, terrain-aided navigation, SAR/Visual correlation, atom interferometers, and others.

The job entails software and algorithm development while working with highly experienced mentors, including Distinguished Members of Technical Staff and a Senior Scientist.

Some of the tasking will include:

• SAR/Optical image correlation,
• tracking algorithms for particle filter application,
• and navigation sensor integration into a testbed for research development and direct fielded application.

We also highly value people who bring innovation and can successfully convert ideas into successful research proposals.

Qualifications We Require

• MS in aeronautical engineering, controls engineering, computer science, software engineering, electrical engineering, or equivalent training.

• A strong analytical background, either through work experience or formal education.

• Experience with one or more of the following relevant application and mission domains: estimation and Kalman filtering, navigation, control systems, optimization, or signal processing theory.

• Experience with one or more of the following; high-level programming in C, C++, Python, and Matlab languages, with strong experience in object-oriented software development preferred.

• Ability to obtain and maintain a required US DOE Q security clearance.

Qualifications We Desire

Ideally, we would like to see your background include some of the following:

• Working knowledge/experience with optimal estimation algorithms such as Extended Kalman Filters and Particle Filtering, as applied to motion estimation or navigation.

• Working knowledge/experience with real-time embedded systems development.

• Understanding of radar and radio frequency theory/concepts as related to navigation systems.

• Working knowledge/experience with swarm robotics.

• Experience analyzing data off detection/sensor systems.

• Excellent teamwork and communication skills.

About Our Team

The Navigation, Pointing, and Controls (NPC) Department at Sandia supports a diverse set of customers and technologies and currently has exciting opportunities available. The department specializes in inertial navigation using inertial measurement units (IMUs) and Global Positioning System (GPS) receivers, GPS-Denied and GPS-Degraded navigation, ultra-accurate position and velocity measurements for synthetic aperture radars (SAR), gimbal pointing with micro-radian accuracy for airborne and space remote sensing, modeling and simulation of space and earth based navigation and tracking systems, and a variety of controls problems. The department includes personnel with expertise in navigation, guidance, estimation, Kalman filters, controls, inertial devices, signal processing, embedded systems and many others. Some of the work areas include: GPS-denied and GPS-Degraded navigation, Unmanned Aerial Vehicle GNC algorithm development, hypersonic vehicle GNC algorithm development, ground vehicle navigation, missile flight trajectory and attitude reconstruction, and HWIL/SWIL simulators.

About Sandia

Sandia National Laboratories is the nation's premier science and engineering lab for national security and technology innovation, with teams of specialists focused on cutting-edge work in a broad array of areas. Some of the main reasons we love our jobs:

• Challenging work with amazing impact that contributes to security, peace, and freedom worldwide

• Extraordinary co-workers

• Some of the best tools, equipment, and research facilities in the world

• Career advancement and enrichment opportunities

• Flexible schedules, generous vacations, strong medical and other benefits, competitive 401k, learning opportunities, relocation assistance and amenities aimed at creating a solid work/life balance*

World-changing technologies. Life-changing careers. Learn more about Sandia at: http://www.sandia.gov

• These benefits vary by job classification.

Security Clearance

Position requires a Department of Energy (DOE) Q-level security clearance.

Sandia is required by DOE to conduct a pre-employment drug test and background review that includes checks of personal references, credit, law enforcement records, and employment/education verifications. Applicants for employment must be able to obtain and maintain a DOE Q-level security clearance, which requires U.S. citizenship. If you hold more than one citizenship (i.e., of the U.S. and another country), your ability to obtain a security clearance may be impacted.

Applicants offered employment with Sandia are subject to a federal background investigation to meet the requirements for access to classified information or matter if the duties of the position require a DOE security clearance. Substance abuse or illegal drug use, falsification of information, criminal activity, serious misconduct or other indicators of untrustworthiness can cause a clearance to be denied or terminated by DOE, resulting in the inability to perform the duties assigned and subsequent termination of employment.

EEO

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

What Your Job Will Be Like

Are you passionate about your work and dream of utilizing state-of-the-art facilities to explore solutions? Do you want to join a dynamic team that solves significant issues for our nation's security?

We are seeking a self-directed, customer focused, individual who has strong interpersonal skills to support lab-wide efforts focusing on the aerodynamic and aero-thermal analysis of reentry systems, atmospheric flight vehicles, and rocket systems. Aero-thermal Analysts will perform research, capability development, and analyses using analytical and computational techniques to design and analyze thermal protection systems. The responsibilities associated with this position span the spectrum of activities from research to development and applications.

On any given day, you may be called on to:

• Work with other researchers in the department over the complete capability development cycle of discover, model, validate and apply, developing new and extending existing analysis capabilities as needed to deal with constantly evolving technical needs and requirements

• You will be involved in supporting Sandia's numerous flight test programs, working to analyze proposed vehicles to support design and analyze flight test data in support of these programs. It is expected that this experience will feed back into the capability development cycle.

• You will show demonstrated proficiencies and interest in modeling research spanning multiple disciplines, including turbulent high speed flowfield modeling, fluid structure interactions, aero-thermodynamics, and material thermal response.

Qualifications We Require

• Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or other related engineering or natural science field plus two or more years' experience or a PhD in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or other related engineering or natural science field

• Experience with thermal protection materials, computational fluid dynamics modeling, or a closely related discipline

• Experience with the Linux operating system and with a high-level programming language such as FORTRAN, C, or C++

• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoE Q clearance

Qualifications We Desire

• Experience with Matlab, Python, scripting languages and grid generation software

• Experience with parallel programing, model development for high speed flows

• Experience/familiarity with Verification and Validation and Uncertainty Quantification

• Experience with computational approaches (finite element, finite difference, and finite volume methods) for CFD simulations of compressible High Reynolds number flows

• Experience working on a diverse multi-disciplinary team and familiarity with next-generation computing programming models (e.g. OpenMP, CUDA, Kokkos)

• Thorough knowledge of and applied experience with scientific and engineering methods and with discipline standards for the ethical conduct of research

• You should have strong verbal and written communication skills and an ability to interact well with fellow technical workers with diverse technical background

About Our Team

The Aerosciences Department of Sandia National Laboratories in Albuquerque, New Mexico offers challenging and important work relating to national security in R&D and technology applications in aerodynamics, aerothermodynamics, compressible fluid mechanics, and flight dynamics. Our primary mission supports U.S. Department of Energy Defense Programs, and aerosciences projects funded through the U.S. Department of Defense, DARPA, NASA, and industry. Our projects span the Mach number range from subsonic through hypersonic and involve systems ranging from aircraft released ordinance to reentry systems and rocket systems. Technical activities include experimental, analytical, and computational efforts plus support of flight test activities, both pre-flight/post-flight analyses and field test operations. The Aerosciences Department maintains a strong balance of research and development activities and works synergistically with other organizations at Sandia to meet current and future customer needs.

About Sandia

Sandia National Laboratories is the nation's premier science and engineering lab for national security and technology innovation, with teams of specialists focused on cutting-edge work in a broad array of areas. Some of the main reasons we love our jobs:

• Challenging work with amazing impact that contributes to security, peace, and freedom worldwide

• Extraordinary co-workers

• Some of the best tools, equipment, and research facilities in the world

• Career advancement and enrichment opportunities

• Flexible schedules, generous vacations, strong medical and other benefits, competitive 401k, learning opportunities, relocation assistance and amenities aimed at creating a solid work/life balance*

World-changing technologies. Life-changing careers. Learn more about Sandia at: http://www.sandia.gov

• These benefits vary by job classification.

Security Clearance

Position requires a Department of Energy (DOE) Q-level security clearance.

Sandia is required by DOE to conduct a pre-employment drug test and background review that includes checks of personal references, credit, law enforcement records, and employment/education verifications. Applicants for employment must be able to obtain and maintain a DOE Q-level security clearance, which requires U.S. citizenship. If you hold more than one citizenship (i.e., of the U.S. and another country), your ability to obtain a security clearance may be impacted.

Applicants offered employment with Sandia are subject to a federal background investigation to meet the requirements for access to classified information or matter if the duties of the position require a DOE security clearance. Substance abuse or illegal drug use, falsification of information, criminal activity, serious misconduct or other indicators of untrustworthiness can cause a clearance to be denied or terminated by DOE, resulting in the inability to perform the duties assigned and subsequent termination of employment.

EEO

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

Job Title: Aeronautical Engineer

Location: Broomfield, CO

Type: Full-time, Exempt

Position Term: 2-years, with the possibility of extension

Relocation: Relocation assistance is available for this position.

Work Authorization: U.S. Citizenship, Permanent Residency, or other protected status under 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3) is required for this position. UCAR/NCAR will not sponsor a work visa (e.g., J-1, H1-B, etc.) for this position.

Where You Will Work: Located in Boulder, Colorado, the National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR) is one of the world's premier scientific institutions, with an internationally recognized staff and research program dedicated to advancing knowledge, providing community-based resources, and building human capacity in the atmospheric and related sciences. NCAR is sponsored by the National Science Foundation (NSF) and managed by the University Corporation for Atmospheric Research (UCAR).

The NCAR Earth Observing Laboratory's Research Aviation Facility (RAF) is a national resource for the advancement of airborne research in the geosciences, with a focus on the safe operation of research aircraft in a wide variety of challenging sampling environments. The NSF/NCAR aircraft, together with their available instrumentation, offer a level of sophistication and operational capabilities that are not generally available for NSF programs elsewhere. The NSF/NCAR Gulfstream-V High-performance Instrumented Airborne Platform for Environmental Research (GV HIAPER) aircraft is a cutting-edge observational platform that meets the scientific needs of researchers who study many different aspects of the earth's environment. The NSF/NCAR C-130 is a versatile and capable research platform that carries a wide variety of scientific payloads, with a 10-hour flight endurance, a 2,900 nautical mile range at up to 27,000 ft, and a payload capacity of up to 13,000 lbs.

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Why Join the EOL Team?

What You Will Do: Provides engineering support for new installations and/or upgrades to be installed on the NSF/NCAR GV and NSF/NCAR C-130 aircraft. Supports joint engineering projects on NSF/NCAR and/or other agency (e.g. NOAA) aircraft. Provides as-needed support for structural and systems aeronautical engineering requirements for field campaign installations. Ensures that installations meet appropriate standards for airworthiness, continued airworthiness, and functional requirements. Provides complementary expertise to existing expertise in systems and structures aeronautical engineering.

Responsibilities:

• Supports the RAF structures lead engineer and the RAF systems DER in designing new installations on the NSF/NCAR aircraft such as designing pods, inlets, and similar support items. Works across different disciplines of engineering and work with RAF project managers in developing schedules. Prepares and presents design review material. Coordinates with project management and mechanics on the installation phase.

• Participates in the preparation and approval of certification documents, instructions for continued airworthiness, and substantiating data (weight and balance, structural loads, lightning protection, ground and flight testing, etc.) Assists or approves certification on Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) form 8110-3 as appropriate.

• Participates in outside agency sponsored projects and provides additional expertise to these programs and backup when other engineers are working on field deployments.

• Maintains knowledge of engineering techniques appropriate for Designated Engineering Representative (DER) certification(s) and maintains DER status with the FAA.

• Assists instrument developers in designing instruments to meet airworthiness requirements.

• Participates in planning for future aircraft system improvements.

• Participates in other RAF activities, such as safety, security, and aircraft operations.

What You Need:

Education and Years of Experience:

• Master of Science in Mechanical, Civil or Aeronautical/Aerospace engineering or a related field or equivalent experience.
• FAA Designated Engineering Representative delegation
• 5+ years minimum experience with modifications to aircraft utilizing FAA Designated Engineering Representative Delegation authority

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of aircraft design practices and aircraft modification and major alterations in a broad range of aeronautical disciplines, such as aerodynamics, aircraft power systems, electrical/electronic equipment systems, loads, stress, performance, lightning protection, ground and flight testing.

• Knowledge of FAA regulations, including Title 14, Code of Federal Regulations, Parts 21, 25, 43, Field approval and Supplemental Type Certifications.

• Knowledge of computer-aided engineering techniques (design, drafting, finite element analysis, computer aided design, etc.) sufficient to produce documentation needed for safety and certification guidelines.

• Knowledge of special requirements for operations in public aircraft category.

• Excellent written and oral communications skills.

• Demonstrated ability to work with a diverse group of people from a variety of backgrounds and disciplines.

What's in it for You:

• Compensation

• PTO

• Paid Holidays

• Tuition Reimbursement

• Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision)

• Retirement Plan

• And more!

EEO/AAP Statement:

The University Corporation for Atmospheric Research (UCAR) is an equal opportunity/equal access/affirmative action employer that strives to develop and maintain a diverse workforce. UCAR is committed to providing equal opportunity for all employees and applicants for employment and does not discriminate on the basis of race, age, creed, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, gender, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or pregnancy.

Whatever your intersection of identities, you are welcome at the University Corporation for Atmospheric Research (UCAR). We are committed to inclusivity and promoting an equitable environment that values and respects the uniqueness of all members of our organization.

Job Description:

Candidate will be responsible for the design of rotorcraft dynamic components, specifically main and tail rotor blades that meet or exceed requirements for performance, technical, cost and schedule. Responsibilities include working with a wide range of external and internal customers, in all phases of the blade life cycle.

Primary functions including but not limited to conceptual and detail design, engineering support during part fabrication, design of blade ground and flight test specimens and providing support during these test activities. In addition the selected candidate will be responsible for performing trade studies, creating new design configurations, participating in root cause investigations, the creation of engineering drawings including Bills of Material, and engineering support of fielded aircraft. Candidate must be willing to travel both domestic and internationally for brief and extended periods.

The candidate is expected to work independently developing technical solutions to address engineering issues. The candidate is also expected to manage engineering projects and have strong oral and written communication skills, and will be expected to prepare and deliver presentations to senior management and senior level customers.

Basic Qualifications

B.S. in Mechanical or Aeronautical Engineering. Working toward an M.S. is a plus but not required.

Job Description:

LM Advanced Development Programs is looking for a Mass Properties Engineer. Performs Mass Properties requirements definition.

Researches, plans, analyzes and measures designs and hardware for system weight and center of gravity. Assures systems can operate within mission envelop with various stores loadings. Maintains weight and CG metrics for individual tails and loadings, and documents in various technical publications.

Perform aircraft mass properties (weight, center-of-gravity, and inertia) analyses in the development, production and sustainment phases of an aircraft program's life cycle. Estimate, develop and verify weight, center-of-gravity and inertia assessments of detail parts, sub-assemblies, assemblies and the air vehicle using the principles of mathematics, geometry, statics, and computer aided three dimensional interactive analysis (CATIA) and measuring equipment.

Design, develop, maintain, and enhance the software that directly supports the mass properties (weight, center-of-gravity) data handling and data integration activities for aircraft programs. Develop the program's mass properties control and management plan. Perform weight and balance analyses and the actual verification and validation of the complete aircraft in order to support operational weight and balance control system activities, flight test activities and aircraft delivery requirements.

Develop and maintain weight and balance handbooks that support aircraft flight safety and flight clearance requirements. Prepare weight and balance control system forms.

• Active SECRET clearance

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Basic Qualifications

Bachelor's or Master's degree from an accredited college or university

Background in Mass Properties

Are you interested in expanding your career through experience and exposure, all while supporting a mission that seeks to ensure the security of our nation and its allies? If so, then Northrop Grumman is the place for you. As a leading global security company, we provide innovative systems, products and solutions to our customers worldwide. We are comprised of diverse professionals that bring different perspectives and ideas, understanding that the more experiences we bring to our work the more innovative we can be. As we continue to build our workforce, we look for people that exemplify our core values, leadership characteristics, and approach to innovation.

Your opportunities for achievement are limitless with Northrop Grumman Technology Services.

Northrop Grumman is seeking an Aeronautical Engineer. This position will be located within our Technology Services Sector on-site in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

The selected candidate will become part of Northrop Grumman's Aircraft Modernization/Modification Integrated Product Team (IPT). The selected candidate will support military and commercial legacy aircraft updates, and will primarily support United States Air Force (USAF) aircraft projects related to takeoff, in flight, and landing performance.

Responsibilities:

• Writes aircraft performance system requirements, including flight performance algorithms using natural laws affecting flight.

• Performs verification/validation activities on aircraft software including software support tools, mission planning tools, and embedded aircraft software.

• Maintains test tools written in object-oriented Pascal.

• Supports software developers through design and implementation activities.

• Maintains documentation for upgrades to aircraft performance system software.

• Assists senior engineers in performing studies to sustain and/or modernize aircraft systems.

• Performs activities according to set processes/procedures to remain Capability Maturity Model Integration (CMMI) Level 3 compliant.

Basic Qualifications:

• Must have at least one of the following:

• Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline with a minimum of 2 years of aerospace and/or mechanical engineering experience

• Master's degree in an engineering discipline

• Must have or be able to obtain a U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) Secret security clearance

• Must be able to work on-site in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous work experience, leadership& teamwork capabilities, interpersonal communication skills, and activities (professional/community/extracurricular)

• Previous work experience with software development, including testing of software.

• Active DoD Secret security clearance or higher

• Experience in developing and delivering presentations and leading small groups.

• Experience in working in an autonomous work environment on complex projects.

• Experience in working on business or engineering full life-cycle projects from project inception through launch.

Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO/AA and Pay Transparency statement, please visit www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for most positions.

Job Description:

This position is for an experienced Aeronautical Engineer with Lockheed Martin's Skunk Works® Advanced Development Programs (ADP). The position supports LM Aeronautics - ADP as a lead Aeronautical Engineer for the Flight Control and Vehicle Management Systems (FC&VMS) integration team.

Position is for a Flight Controls & Control Law development Lead. Specific experience with Control Law Design and Development, Electrical Engineering, Architecture, Supplier Technical Management, Team Leadership, Customer Engagement, EV/CAM Duties and Demo/Development experience.

Responsibilities include directing the technical activity of the Flight Controls and Control Law teams. The candidate must be comfortable planning technical tasks, including associated cost and schedule estimates. Good leadership skills, good communication skills and strong interpersonal and presentation skills are highly desirable.

Must have good oral and written communication skills required as is the ability to adapt in a fast-paced team environment. Position may include some travel in support of testing, customer meetings, or intra-Lockheed Martin coordination. OT Anticipated

• Must be a US Citizen. This position is located at a facility that requires special access.*
• • Candidate must have active secret clearance and will have SAR access eligibility

Basic Qualifications

• • Bachelors degree in an engineering/technical discipline from an accredited college in a related discipline
• • Experience with Control Law Design/Development
• • Experience with Hardware Prototype Demo/Development

Here at Kitty Hawk, where a century of aviation practices meets technology breakthroughs and a world-class engineering team, things are looking up. In 1903, the Wright brothers took flight for the first time from the beaches of Kitty Hawk, North Carolina. Our journey started by designing, testing and building all-electric vertical take-off and landing products for work and play. Today, in California, we are building on the Wright Brothers' legacy to create the next generation of vehicles for everyday flight.

Cora began as a dream. A self-piloting air taxi so personal and so simple it could take the trips we make everyday, the ones that define our lives, and bring them to the sky. We've been at work on Cora since 2010, tackling some of the biggest challenges in aviation. Today, that dream is one step closer. Join us in making that dream a reality.

As a Systems Test Hardware Test Automation Engineer you will generate the programs and scripts that control and test the aircraft hardware. This includes anything ranging from avionics, power electronics, motors, and batteries. In addition you'll design and create new processes or implementations that make testing more efficient and streamlined, including how data is processed, stored, and visualized.

Within 3 months you will:

• Learn the ins-and-outs of component and aircraft functionality

• Take ownership of various units and subsystems and start implementing new functionalities to improve test coverage and robustness

• Improve upon current acceptance test coverage and help automate the processes

Within 6 months you will:

• Be intimately familiar with the aircraft architecture and improve upon current tests

• Write and perform tests for hardware in development, acceptance, qualification, and on-aircraft testing efforts-- and get the chance to see your hard work fly!

• Developing new ways to improve every aspect of data collection, processing, storage, and visualization

Within 12 months you will:

• Certify flight hardware for an entirely new aircraft

• Actively improve current test efforts to support a production environment

• Have the experience of taking flight hardware from concept to production

Required:

• B.S. or M.S. in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering or related engineering degree

• Minimum two years of experience in hardware test automation

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills

• Proficient with Python for automating test execution and post-processing scripts

• Proficient with C/C++

• Experience in working with and developing tests for HIL (hardware-in-the-loop) test setups at the unit and large system level

• Designing and setting up tests for entirely new hardware

• Familiarity with aerospace development best practices and standards

• Extensive experience in operating and interfacing with data acquisition systems for data collection of thermocouples, accelerometers, strain gauges, pressure sensors, load cells, LVDT, etc.

Desired:

• Specific experience in designing and programming tests for electronics hardware

• Effectively handle multiple priorities, organize workload, and meet deadlines

• Experience with Linux

• Demonstrated interest in aircraft and aviation

We are located in Mountain View just a couple of hundred feet from Shoreline Lake and its surrounding walking/jogging trails. We offer a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision and life insurance (company pays 100% of employee premium), unlimited PTO days, 10 company holidays, a 401(k) plan with 50% company matching (no vesting period), commuter assistance, and education assistance. And on top of all that, we also offer a variety of perks such as free catered lunches, flight lessons, gym membership subsidies, snacks, drinks, fruits, employee referral bonus, charitable giving match, IP bonus program, happy hours and many more.

Kitty Hawk provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Kitty Hawk abides by applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Kitty Hawk is an E-Verify employer.

• Self-starter with strong analytic and critical thinking skills with attention to details
• Strong work ethic: 100% dependable with fantastic follow through, the desire to “make a difference”, and committed to a culture of respect
• Capable of writing detailed test procedures
• Capable of learning new systems quickly
• Able to read and follow procedures and flow diagrams
• Able to effectively share information related to work product in verbal and written form 
• Able to follow instructions and schedules, and handle multiple priorities 
• Able to coordinate and lead enterprise test readiness events
• Experience in proof reading, following detailed work instructions and projects requiring critical thinking skills
• Passion for fast paced, high-growth work environment with responsibilities transcending multiple job function
• Experience and proficiency with Microsoft Office applications with aptitude for Microsoft Excel
• Strong verbal, and written communication skills
• Exceptional organization and time management skills with an eye toward process improvement
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Be a team player working with a diverse group of team members