2025 Entry Level - Flight Test Engineer - Textron
Wichita, KS
About the Job
2025 Entry Level - Flight Test Engineer
Description
JOB SUMMARY:
The Flight Test Engineer will be involved in performance, flying qualities, and systems flight testing of Textron Aviation jet and propeller aircraft. Testing includes the development and certification of existing and new types of aircraft. Some travel will be required.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
+ Research U.S. and foreign regulatory requirements, develop test procedures, write flight test plans, analyze flight data, and write test reports
+ Work with various groups within Product Engineering to develop systems flight test procedures and pass/fail criteria
+ Conduct performance, flying qualities and systems flight testing by working with flight crews via telemetry station and on-board during flight tests
+ Participate in the development and improvement of flight test processes and tools
+ Support development and certification activities as a subject matter expert (SME)
Qualifications
EDUCATION/ EXPERIENCE:
+ Bachelor’s degree in Engineering required in Aerospace Engineering, Avionics Engineering, or relative field
+ Current ODA UM or FAA DER (flight analyst), and or military experience preferred
+ Less than 2 years of professional experience in a relevant role
QUALIFICATIONS:
+ Excellent written and verbal communication skills
+ Computer skills: Proficient with MS Office. Visual Basic is a plus
+ Some flight test engineering experience preferred
+ Some knowledge of aircraft development and certification processes and techniques preferred
* Applicants mustbe authorized towork lawfully in the U.S. for Textron Aviation at the time of making application, and visa sponsorship is not available for this position, including for F-1 students and J-1 exchange visitors who will need employment sponsorship.
Textron Aviation Inc. mustcomply withU.S. export control laws. If a position requires access to information controlled under U.S. regulations applicant must be eligible to meet any requirements to access controlled information.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skillsrequired ofpersonnel so classified.
EEO Statement
Textron is committed to providing Equal Opportunity in Employment, to all applicants and employees regardless of, race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, military status, veteran status, handicap, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law.
Recruiting Company: Textron Aviation
Primary Location: US-Kansas-Wichita
Job Function: Engineering
Schedule: Full-time
Job Level: Individual Contributor
Job Type: Entry Job
Shift: First Shift
Job Posting: 10/08/2024, 9:22:22 AM
Job Number: 325053
Description
JOB SUMMARY:
The Flight Test Engineer will be involved in performance, flying qualities, and systems flight testing of Textron Aviation jet and propeller aircraft. Testing includes the development and certification of existing and new types of aircraft. Some travel will be required.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
+ Research U.S. and foreign regulatory requirements, develop test procedures, write flight test plans, analyze flight data, and write test reports
+ Work with various groups within Product Engineering to develop systems flight test procedures and pass/fail criteria
+ Conduct performance, flying qualities and systems flight testing by working with flight crews via telemetry station and on-board during flight tests
+ Participate in the development and improvement of flight test processes and tools
+ Support development and certification activities as a subject matter expert (SME)
Qualifications
EDUCATION/ EXPERIENCE:
+ Bachelor’s degree in Engineering required in Aerospace Engineering, Avionics Engineering, or relative field
+ Current ODA UM or FAA DER (flight analyst), and or military experience preferred
+ Less than 2 years of professional experience in a relevant role
QUALIFICATIONS:
+ Excellent written and verbal communication skills
+ Computer skills: Proficient with MS Office. Visual Basic is a plus
+ Some flight test engineering experience preferred
+ Some knowledge of aircraft development and certification processes and techniques preferred
* Applicants mustbe authorized towork lawfully in the U.S. for Textron Aviation at the time of making application, and visa sponsorship is not available for this position, including for F-1 students and J-1 exchange visitors who will need employment sponsorship.
Textron Aviation Inc. mustcomply withU.S. export control laws. If a position requires access to information controlled under U.S. regulations applicant must be eligible to meet any requirements to access controlled information.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skillsrequired ofpersonnel so classified.
EEO Statement
Textron is committed to providing Equal Opportunity in Employment, to all applicants and employees regardless of, race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, military status, veteran status, handicap, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law.
Recruiting Company: Textron Aviation
Primary Location: US-Kansas-Wichita
Job Function: Engineering
Schedule: Full-time
Job Level: Individual Contributor
Job Type: Entry Job
Shift: First Shift
Job Posting: 10/08/2024, 9:22:22 AM
Job Number: 325053
Source : Textron
