Senior Aeronautical Engineer - Experimental Flight Operations

Company: CALSPAN CORPORATION
Location: Niagara Falls
Posted on: May 31, 2021

Job Description:

Overview

Headquartered in Niagara Falls, New York, Calspan's Flight Research center is home to a fleet of experimental aircraft that include the USAF VISTA NF-16, four Learjets, two Gulfstream G-IIIs, and a Premier 1A. These aircraft are used for variable stability programs, airborne equipment testing, and a variety of other flight research projects for private and government organizations.

We are looking for a motivated Senior Aeronautical Engineer to join our team and continue our rich tradition of modifying and flying test aircraft. This individual will perform a variety of engineering work in testing aircrafts and conducts basic and applied research to evaluate adaptability of materials and equipment to aircrafts.

Remote opportunity for those living outside of Western New York or Edwards, California regions.

Responsibilities

Due to security requirements, this position requires US Citizenship.

• Support execution of testing operations in accurate and efficient manner. Apply knowledge of engineering techniques to accurately complete and assign tasks within budget and scheduling restraints.
• Conduct research that tests and analyzes feasibility, design, operation and performance of electrical equipment systems.
• Develop new applications and moderately complex test procedures.
• Maintain engineering data and/or drawings, which includes layouts, three-dimensional models, and structural analyses.
• Develop technical documentation including engineering plans, requirements definition, test procedures, installation design plans and related technical reports.
• Provide technical guidance to personnel involved in developing design approaches and executing test procedures. Review and correct drawings to ensure proper engineering techniques.

Qualifications

Preferred Education / Experience:

• Bachelors in Engineering or related discipline
• 5+ years in Engineering or related discipline or;
• A combination of education and experience equivalent to above

Preferred Knowledge / Ability:

• Aeronautical engineering methods and tools
• Perform moderately complex design, layout, test and evaluation of aeronautical products
• Read and interpret engineering plans and specifications
• Define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
• Interpret a variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and manage abstract and concrete variables
• MATLAB / Simulink proficiency
• Microsoft Office

Benefits Package: Our goal is to provide Calspan employees and their families with a comprehensive and competitive benefits package. Our benefits include: Health Insurance, Health Savings Accounts, Flexible Spending Accounts, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance/Accidental Death & Dismemberment, Short-Term/Long-Term Disability, 401(k) company match on first 4%, Critical Illness Insurance, Accident Insurance, Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Universal Life Insurance Policy, Paid-Time Off, Company-paid Holidays, Bereavement Leave, Jury Duty, Military Leave, Employee Assistance Program and Educational Assistance Reimbursement.

Calspan is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status. Calspan supports safe and drug free workplace through pre-employment background checks and drug testing.

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