Air Force, Career Development, Chemistry, Computer Science, Customer Relations, Data Science, Flight Planning, Instrumentation, Leadership, Manufacturing Technology, Mathematics, Operational Support, Physics, Procedure Development, Quality Assurance Methodology, Risk Management, System Test, Systems Administration/Management, Telemetry, Test Data, Test Plan/Schedule, Test Requirements, Testing
Edwards Air Force Base, CA
Location: Edwards Airforce Base, CA
Hourly rate: $80.41
Contractor benefits: Medical, Vision, Dental, 401k
Job Description:
The successful candidate will lead test conduct through coordination of flight test operations with the various functions and support groups in the organization (Flight Operations; Flight Test Operations; Instrumentation & Data Systems - Test Software & Telemetry, System Design & Development, System Design, Installation Design, and Operations; Fabrication and Assembly).
Position Responsibilities:
Supports the development and verification of test methods
Develops detailed test procedures, and instrumentation and configuration definition, needed to perform the test and minimize risk within the constraints of the test plan
Performs detailed planning and execution of aircraft ground and flight test
Reviews test data, including off-nominal data, for accuracy, quality and/or fidelity prior to delivery to customer
Prepares and publishes test reports to document test results and satisfy requirements
Presents test results internally
Archives data and reports
Trains/Guides junior test conductors with their career development in flight test
Required Skills:
Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology (including Manufacturing Technology), Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry
5+ years of experience with the principles of flight test OR experience directly supporting flight test operations
5+ years of experience in planning and conducting system level lab, ground, or flight testing
100+ hours of control room experience as a Test Conductor
Preferred Skills:
Level 5: 10 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience
5+ years of experience performing tactical aircraft flight testing (planning and/or executing)
5+ years of experience directly interfacing with customers and senior program leadership
5+ years of experience developing detailed test points from system level specification requirements, test planning, execution and reporting test results
Must be U.S. Person for purposes of Export Compliance. Reference Number: VEVBA
EEO Statement Apollo Professional Solutions, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, disability status, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, protected veteran status, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other status or characteristic protected under federal, state, or local law.
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Apollo Professional Solutions
Apollo Professional Solutions was founded by Gayle A. Williams in 1983 as a technical staffing firm supporting New England aerospace companies. Today, Apollo has grown into a $40 million year company, with 5 regional offices nationwide that offers diversified support to industries that include: defense, military, aeronautical, civil, food & beverage, healthcare, marine, pharmaceutical and scientific industries, as well as local government. We are an equal opportunity employers, that is also certified as a Women’s Business Enterprise by WBENC as well as the State of Massachusetts (SOWMBA Office.)