JOB TITLE: Test & Evaluation Engineer 4
LOCATION: Edwards AFB, CA
PAY RATE: $86/hour
We are a national aerospace and defense staffing agency seeking highly qualified candidates for a position with a top-tier client.
Job Details:
Job Type: Contract (12 months with potential for extension)
Clearance: SECRET CLEARANCE (REQUIRED TO START)
Industry: Aerospace / Defense / Aviation
Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision (Cigna)
Perks: Bonus potential + Priority access via Tier 1 supplier
Openings Nationwide: Thousands of opportunities across the U.S.
Qualifying Questions:
Are you a U.S. person as defined under ITAR regulations?
Do you meet the educational and experience requirements for this role?
Can you commute to the job location or relocate if necessary?
Summary:
Support the development and verification of test methods and procedures
Develop detailed test plans, instrumentation setups, and configurations to minimize risk
Plan and execute aircraft ground and flight tests
Review test data (including off-nominal results) for accuracy and quality
Prepare and publish test reports to document results and meet requirements
Present test results to internal stakeholders
Archive test data and documentation
Train and mentor junior test conductors
Requirements:
SECRET CLEARANCE (REQUIRED TO START)
Bachelors degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, or related field
5+ years of experience with flight test principles or direct support of flight test operations
5+ years of experience planning and conducting lab, ground, or flight testing
100+ hours of control room experience as a Test Conductor
Must be a U.S. Citizen (as defined by ITAR).
Preferred Qualifications:
10+ years of related experience (Level 5 equivalent)
5+ years of tactical aircraft flight test experience (planning and/or execution)
Experience interfacing with customers and senior program leadership
Experience developing test points from system-level requirements, including planning, execution, and reporting
About Us:
The Structures Company is a premier national aerospace and defense staffing agency specializing in contract, contract-to-hire, and direct hire placements. We deliver expert workforce solutions across engineering, IT, production, maintenance, and support roles.
As trusted partners to leading aerospace and defense OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers, we connect professionals with career opportunities to grow and excel in aviation, aerospace, and defense.
Eligibility Requirements:
Must be a U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident, or protected individual under 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3) to comply with ITAR regulations.
Keywords: aerospace, aviation, engineering, maintenance, aircraft design, defense
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