Flight Test Engineer

The Flight Test Telemetry Technician is responsible for maintaining Telemetry link between Flight test article and TM ground station.

Duties and Responsibilities Plans, documents aircraft Flight test telemetry frequencies licenses for the Honda. Actively participates during Test flights to support TM room and TM Van. Review, process and Store Flight test data after each flight. Support pre and post Flight briefings.

Assists Data FTE in data reduction as required Prepare IAD’s screens to support Aircraft and TM room. Maintain TM room and TM Van equipment.

Support Off-site flight test as required. Approx travel requirements 50% Troubleshoot and repair TM related connections as required including TM tower. Education, Work Experience, Certification and/or Licensure Associate degree or Technical Diploma in Electronics.

Equivalent work experience and training may be considered in lieu of a degree. 5+ years Previous experience direct related work experience Previous Flight Test experience is preferred. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Working knowledge of Systems & Avionics Flight test methods and FCC Regulations Working knowledge of the Quasonix receiver and Antenna control unit. Fire optics connection termination experience is preferred.

Skilled using IAD’s and engineering applications. Understanding of S and C band frequency management Good knowledge of Frequency modulation scheme Ability to effectively communicate with all levels throughout and organization.

Physical Requirements Incumbents may be routinely exposed to equipment operational noise heat-cold-dust, and/or aircraft equipment, parts, or fuel odors. Incumbents may be required to stand, sit, squat, walk, bend, climb ladders, move, reach, or stretch for prolonged time periods with no restrictions, as required by job duties. Work in a safe and professional manner while adhering to all regulatory requirements (FAA, OSHA, DOT, EPA, State, and Federal regulations, etc.). Read, hear, sp