Senior Flight Test Engineer

SAIC - Crane, IN

Full-time - Senior

Crane, IN

10,001+ employees

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Senior Flight Test Engineer will support the Conventional Prompt Strike (CPS) Hypersonic weapons system program at NSWC Crane, focusing on flight test planning, coordination, and post-mission activities. This hybrid position requires in-office presence approximately three days a week and involves collaboration with various stakeholders to ensure successful test execution and alignment with program requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical and administrative support to the CPS Test and Evaluation (T&E) functional branch.
• Prepare test execution estimates for submission to the Financial and Contracts team.
• Monitor progress and report weekly status updates to top program leadership.
• Organize and participate in all technical and readiness reviews for Army and Navy flight tests, including technical working groups.
• Collaborate with all stakeholder groups to determine and communicate test requirements.
• Work closely with the Crane HWIL Team to communicate requirements and guide test plans and strategy, including Flight Qualification Testing.
• Prepare and deliver briefings for Flight Test Coordination Working Groups.
• Support range coordination and planning activities, including range safety working groups.
• Assist in CPS Mission Architecture and Baseline Management meetings and activities.
• Support the development of test documentation, plans, and procedures.
• Assist in post-mission and test data analysis.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering and 14 or more years' experience; Masters and 12 or more years' experience.
• Understanding of DoD T&E process with 3+ years Operational Flight Test experience in the field.
• Practical flight test engineering experience spanning range coordination, test planning, and reporting.
• Knowledge of applicable requirements documents, such as the Capability Development Document (CDD) and Capability Production Document (CPD).
• Basic knowledge of air vehicle software, including development and qualification processes, system redundancy, and fault/failure detection methods.
• Ability to utilize simulation to predict test results and practice test maneuvers.
• Ability to design a test, produce a test plan, and present it for approval through various reviews.
• Knowledge of flight scheduling processes and procedures, including airspace and frequency allocation.
• Knowledge of test instrumentation systems and data acquisition methods.
• Ability to work cross-organization and engage with senior DoD personnel and industry executives.
• Strong oral presentation and written communication skills.

Benefits

• Flexible work schedule with hybrid options.
• Opportunity for professional development and training.
• Support for obtaining security clearances.