Lead integration, planning, coordination, and execution of a complex developmental flight test program for F-35 STOVL and Carrier Variant aircraft. Ensure compliance with contractual and business requirements, interface with industry and military partners, and support deployments and remote test operations.
Job Description
Bae Systems Technology Solutions & Services, Inc.: F35 Senior Air Vehicle Engineer - Patuxent River, Maryland
DUTIES:
Required Education, Experience, & Skills
REQUIREMENTS: Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Aeronautical Engineering or closely related engineering field followed by5 years of Flight Test Engineering Experience. Experience must also include:
Up to 10 % domestic and international travel, including deployments and detachment to remote work locations on land and at sea
SALARY: $162,864 to $226,035 per year
LOCATION: 2941 Fairview Park Drive, Patuxent River, MD 22176
TO APPLY: Apply directly at https://jobs.baesystems.com/global/en and reference job code 127419BR.
Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $162864 - $226035
Please note: This range is based on our market pay structures. However, individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to: business considerations, local market conditions, and internal equity, as well as candidate qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience.
Employee Benefits: At BAE Systems, we support our employees in all aspects of their life, including their health and financial well-being. Regular employees scheduled to work 20+ hours per week are offered: health, dental, and vision insurance; health savings accounts; a 401(k) savings plan; disability coverage; and life and accident insurance. We also have an employee assistance program, a legal plan, and other perks including discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance. Our leave programs include paid time off, paid holidays, as well as other types of leave, including paid parental, military, bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave. Employees may participate in the company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards. Other incentives may be available based on position level and/or job specifics.
About BAE Systems Intelligence & Security
BAE Systems, Inc. is the U.S. subsidiary of BAE Systems plc, an international defense, aerospace and security company which delivers a full range of products and services for air, land and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology solutions and customer support services. Improving the future and protecting lives is an ambitious mission, but it's what we do at BAE Systems. Working here means using your passion and ingenuity where it counts - defending national security with breakthrough technology, superior products, and intelligence solutions. As you develop the latest technology and defend national security, you will continually hone your skills on a team-making a big impact on a global scale. At BAE Systems, you'll find a rewarding career that truly makes a difference.
Intelligence & Security (I&S), based in McLean, Virginia, designs and delivers advanced defense, intelligence, and security solutions that support the important missions of our customers. Our pride and dedication shows in everything we do-from intelligence analysis, cyber operations and IT expertise to systems development, systems integration, and operations and maintenance services. Knowing that our work enables the U.S. military and government to recognize, manage and defeat threats inspires us to push ourselves and our technologies to new levels.
This position will be posted for at least 5 calendar days. The posting will remain active until the position is filled, or a qualified pool of candidates is identified.
Bae Systems Technology Solutions & Services, Inc.: F35 Senior Air Vehicle Engineer - Patuxent River, Maryland
DUTIES:
- Support the development of the F35 and Flight Test execution across the program, including development and reporting across the organization to ensure compliance with business and contractual requirements.
- Apply specialist engineering leadership and expertise to ensure F-35 Integrated Flying Qualities and Propulsive design delivers a system with performance that is compliant with unique and demanding Short Take-Off and Vertical Landing (STOVL) requirements.
- Act as the F-35 subject matter expert within their domain, providing technical guidance and assistance in identifying and resolving any emerging technical issues, and to ensure accurate and timely reporting of flight test results and analysis in order to support aircraft certification and flight clearances for developmental and production fleet aircraft
- Interface directly with Industry & Military partners and customers.
- Provide Propulsion / Performance Subject Matter Expertise support to the development of the F35, including delivery of the Pax ITF Roadmap and BAE Systems contractual requirements.
- Develop and maintain tool sets to support test mission predictions and preparations and post trial data analysis. Ensure accurate and timely reporting of flight test results to support aircraft certification, flight clearances and fleet planning/performance tools.
- Lead and/or support technical and test planning meetings to include flight test readiness review boards, safety review board and flight clearance reviews
- Provide specialist engineering support for the F35 development fleet of aircraft at home location and deployed/remote sites as required, including operational recommendations and guidance.
- Support the development of, and deliver the training program for qualification of Discipline Engineers, including special mission qualifications. Enact strong team leadership of a multi-partner, multi-cultural team and maintain high levels of motivation and co-operation to achieve program goals
- As Lead Engineering Specialist for on-aircraft ground and flight tests conducted at NAWCAD Patuxent River and remote sites as necessary, providing real-time technical guidance to ensure safe, effective and efficient test execution.
- Provide specialist support to new Flight Test opportunities, including trials, demonstrations and operations for both existing and new customers
- Contribute to the development of the F35, in conjunction with Lockheed Martin to deliver a 5th generation combat aircraft.
Required Education, Experience, & Skills
REQUIREMENTS: Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Aeronautical Engineering or closely related engineering field followed by5 years of Flight Test Engineering Experience. Experience must also include:
- 5 years of experience with Propulsion Integration / Performance techniques and theories
- 5 years of experience with Air Vehicle Design and Engineering rules and governance requirements
- 5 years of experience with flight test program planning and execution for a large development program from program start through completion of flight test program
- Demonstrated knowledge of international standards and requirements pertaining to certification of military aircraft and weapons.
- Demonstrated knowledge of MIL-STD-516 airworthiness certification criteria, MIL-STD-1553 multiplex data buses, Universal Armaments Interface, and MIL-STD-1760 aircraft/stores electrical interconnection systems.
- Possess or immediately eligible to obtain U.S. or U.K. security clearance (Secret)
Up to 10 % domestic and international travel, including deployments and detachment to remote work locations on land and at sea
SALARY: $162,864 to $226,035 per year
LOCATION: 2941 Fairview Park Drive, Patuxent River, MD 22176
TO APPLY: Apply directly at https://jobs.baesystems.com/global/en and reference job code 127419BR.
Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $162864 - $226035
Please note: This range is based on our market pay structures. However, individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to: business considerations, local market conditions, and internal equity, as well as candidate qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience.
Employee Benefits: At BAE Systems, we support our employees in all aspects of their life, including their health and financial well-being. Regular employees scheduled to work 20+ hours per week are offered: health, dental, and vision insurance; health savings accounts; a 401(k) savings plan; disability coverage; and life and accident insurance. We also have an employee assistance program, a legal plan, and other perks including discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance. Our leave programs include paid time off, paid holidays, as well as other types of leave, including paid parental, military, bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave. Employees may participate in the company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards. Other incentives may be available based on position level and/or job specifics.
About BAE Systems Intelligence & Security
BAE Systems, Inc. is the U.S. subsidiary of BAE Systems plc, an international defense, aerospace and security company which delivers a full range of products and services for air, land and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology solutions and customer support services. Improving the future and protecting lives is an ambitious mission, but it's what we do at BAE Systems. Working here means using your passion and ingenuity where it counts - defending national security with breakthrough technology, superior products, and intelligence solutions. As you develop the latest technology and defend national security, you will continually hone your skills on a team-making a big impact on a global scale. At BAE Systems, you'll find a rewarding career that truly makes a difference.
Intelligence & Security (I&S), based in McLean, Virginia, designs and delivers advanced defense, intelligence, and security solutions that support the important missions of our customers. Our pride and dedication shows in everything we do-from intelligence analysis, cyber operations and IT expertise to systems development, systems integration, and operations and maintenance services. Knowing that our work enables the U.S. military and government to recognize, manage and defeat threats inspires us to push ourselves and our technologies to new levels.
This position will be posted for at least 5 calendar days. The posting will remain active until the position is filled, or a qualified pool of candidates is identified.
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