Senior Flight Test Engineer

WORK LOCATION:   San Luis Obispo, CA FLSA STATUS:   Exempt SALARY RANGE:   The anticipated salary range for this role is   $ 129,000 to $1 70 ,000 annually. This range reflects a good faith estimate based on the targeted level for the role and typical compensation benchmarks across U.S. locations. Actual compensation may vary depending on the selected candidate’s qualifications, experience, geographical   location,   and internal alignment.   SUMMARY The Senior Flight Test Engineer works with engineers and other functions to ensure   component, subsystem, and system/aircraft   test is well planned and well executed. The Senior Flight Test Engineer is energetic in   participating   in projects to draw out test requirements early, ensuring test complexity is understood up front, and that testing   objectives   can be met by the allotted equipment and time. The Senior Flight Test Engineer also works closely with personnel providing support to customers and operators, providing their   expertise   to diagnose and resolve issues in the field. The Senior Flight Test Engineer leads small teams of mixed functions through test activities and takes ownership of those activities.     RESPONSIBILITIES The following job functions are a basic requirement but are not limited to and may be   assigned   other duties.         Working with design and test requirements to generate test   plans   Evaluates testing standards required for various efforts, and incorporates into   plans   Leads the conduct of   test   and coordinates other personnel to   accomplish   test goals.   Provides detailed and helpful feedback, both formal and informal, to design activities   Collaborate with Stakeholders and Government customers to ensure test planning and execution of test, validation, and verification activities.   Assists   all functions in resolution of   issues   Communicates plans and status vs. plans to   leadership   Must be able to obtain and   maintain   a government security clearance. This role will require up to 50% travel to other company locations and client sites   REQURIED QUALIFICATIONS The following are a non-exhaustive list of qualifications for the position:   B.S. in a flight/UAV related engineering field (Aerospace, Mechanical, or similar)   At least 4   years   experience   in conducting formal   test   at the   component, subsystem, and system   level   At least 2   years   experience   in conducting   test   of   aircraft/UAVs   Experience generating formal test plans and   reports   Test Planning   Test setup and field equipment deployment, including remote   locations   Electrical and mechanical troubleshooting   Working cooperatively with a team   Microsoft Office (especially Word, Excel)     PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Experience generating formal test plans and reports in government format(s)   Experience generating test plans based on formal requirements   documents   UAV operation   Experience with U.S. Army testing activities, specifically with ATEC.   Experience with U.S. Army software safety testing, specifically with AMC 385-17 and MIL-STD-882E.   Experienced with Environmental Testing, Electromagnetic Environmental Effects (E3) Testing, Transportation Testing, and System Level Flight Testing.   Radio Control or other flight skills     REDWIRE DEFENSE TECH   BENEFITS Matching 401(k) Paid PTO Paid holidays Medical, vision, and dental insurance Group Short-Term & Long-Term Disability HSA and FSA Options Critical Care Plan Accident Care Plan   CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS This position may require access to information that is subject to compliance with the International Traffic Arms Regulations (“ITAR”) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (“EAR”). To comply with the requirements of the ITAR and/or the EAR, applicants will be asked to provide specific documentation to verify a US person’s status under the ITAR and the EAR.   WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS The work environment may involve a standard office setting while also incorporating elements of a production area. Employees will use standard office equipment, including computers, and must demonstrate stamina to sit or stand while maintaining attention to detail despite potential interruptions. The role may require occasional activities such as walking, climbing, stooping, crouching, and bending. Vision is necessary for reading printed materials and a computer screen, while hearing and speech are essential for effective communication both in person and over the telephone. Additionally, the position may necessitate travel by air or automobile. Employees may be required to use personal protective equipment, including safety glasses, safety shoes, and shop coats, to ensure safety in the production environment. Employees may be able to lift up to   30   pounds as needed.   REDWIRE DEFENSE TECH   IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information.   Redwire   Defense Tech   is committed to providing access, equal opportunity   and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, contact Human Resources. Continued employment remains on an “At-Will” basis.