Aerospace Engineer (Journeyman)JRAD is seeking candidates for an upcoming Aerospace Engineer (Journeyman) position supporting the U.S. Air Force Operational Test and Evaluation Center (AFOTEC), Detachment 6 (DET 6) – Fighter Test Services (FTS). This position is located at Nellis AFB, NV.The Aerospace Engineer (Journeyman) provides engineering support in the application of aeronautical and aerospace engineering principles to operational test and evaluation (OT&E) of fighter aircraft systems under the Air Force Operational Test and Evaluation Center (AFOTEC) Detachment 6 Fighter Test Services contract.Supports evaluation of aircraft performance, system integration, and mission effectiveness in operational environments.
Performs engineering analyses of air vehicle systems and subsystems, contributing to test planning, execution, and post-test analysis across live flight testing, distributed test environments, and the Joint Simulation Environment (JSE).Works independently on assigned tasks and contributes to multidisciplinary teams to ensure engineering rigor and mission relevance in support of AFOTEC evaluation objectives.Roles/Responsibilities:Apply aerospace engineering principles to support analysis of aircraft performance, system integration, and mission effectivenessAnalyze flight test data, telemetry, and system outputs to assess aircraft performance and identify trends or anomaliesSupport development and execution of operational test plans, including test objectives, scenarios, and evaluation criteriaEvaluate performance of aircraft subsystems, including avionics, propulsion, weapons systems, sensors, and communications systemsSupport modeling and simulation (M&S) activities, including data preparation, model execution, and correlation with test resultsConduct engineering analyses and trade studies to support system evaluation and decision-makingAssist in identifying technical risks, performance issues, and system limitations, and support development of mitigation strategiesCollaborate with multidisciplinary teams, including operations research analysts, test engineers, intelligence analysts, and program management personnelSupport mission planning and execution for test events, including pre-mission preparation and post-mission analysisDevelop technical documentation, including engineering assessments, test reports, and data summariesEnsure accuracy, completeness, and traceability of engineering data and analysis productsComply with applicable engineering standards, safety requirements, and security protocolsRequired Skills and Education:Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Aeronautical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline3 or more years of relevant professional experience in aerospace engineering, flight test, aircraft systems analysis, or related technical fieldsExperience supporting operational test and evaluation (OT&E) activities within AFOTEC or similar test organizationsFamiliarity with fighter aircraft systems (e.g., F-35, F-16, F-15) and air combat operationsExperience with Joint Simulation Environment (JSE) or other modeling and simulation environmentsExperience with flight test processes, instrumentation, or data analysisFamiliarity with the following tools and technologies: engineering analysis tools (e.g., MATLAB, Simulink, or equivalent); data analysis tools and programming languages (e.g., Python, MATLAB); modeling and simulation environments and tools; data visualization and reporting toolsExperience applying aerospace engineering principles to aircraft systems or performance analysisExperience supporting engineering analysis, test and evaluation (T&E), or systems engineering activitiesExperience analyzing technical data and supporting evaluation of system performanceExperience working in multidisciplinary technical teamsExperience supporting development of technical documentation and reportsSecurity Clearance:Active Secret clearance required; Top Secret/SCI preferredWhen you work for JRAD you will never be just a number. We put people before profits!JRAD is committed to the health and well-being of its employees. We offer more paid time off than the average company upon hire and the following benefits are available to all full-time employees:Health InsuranceDental InsuranceVision InsuranceLife & Accidental Death and Dismemberment InsuranceSection 125 Flexible Spending Accounts for unreimbursed medical & dependent day careDisability Insurance401K PlanTuition ReimbursementJRAD is an equal opportunity employer as to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.The JRAD salary range for this position is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary.
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