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Test & Evaluation Engineer 4
Job Description
JOB TITLE: Test & Evaluation Engineer 4
LOCATION: Edwards AFB, CA
PAY RATE: $86/hour
We are a national aerospace and defense staffing agency seeking highly qualified candidates for a position with a top-tier client.
Job Details:
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Job Type: Contract (12 months with potential for extension)
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Clearance: SECRET CLEARANCE (REQUIRED TO START)
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Industry: Aerospace / Defense / Aviation
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Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision (Cigna)
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Perks: Bonus potential + Priority access via Tier 1 supplier
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Openings Nationwide: Thousands of opportunities across the U.S.
Qualifying Questions:
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Are you a U.S. person as defined under ITAR regulations?
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Do you meet the educational and experience requirements for this role?
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Can you commute to the job location or relocate if necessary?
Summary:
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Support the development and verification of test methods and procedures
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Develop detailed test plans, instrumentation setups, and configurations to minimize risk
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Plan and execute aircraft ground and flight tests
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Review test data (including off-nominal results) for accuracy and quality
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Prepare and publish test reports to document results and meet requirements
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Present test results to internal stakeholders
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Archive test data and documentation
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Train and mentor junior test conductors
Requirements:
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SECRET CLEARANCE (REQUIRED TO START)
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Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, or related field
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5+ years of experience with flight test principles or direct support of flight test operations
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5+ years of experience planning and conducting lab, ground, or flight testing
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100+ hours of control room experience as a Test Conductor
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Must be a U.S. Citizen (as defined by ITAR).
Preferred Qualifications:
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10+ years of related experience (Level 5 equivalent)
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5+ years of tactical aircraft flight test experience (planning and/or execution)
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Experience interfacing with customers and senior program leadership
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Experience developing test points from system-level requirements, including planning, execution, and reporting
About Us:
The Structures Company is a premier national aerospace and defense staffing agency specializing in contract, contract-to-hire, and direct hire placements. We deliver expert workforce solutions across engineering, IT, production, maintenance, and support roles.
As trusted partners to leading aerospace and defense OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers, we connect professionals with career opportunities to grow and excel in aviation, aerospace, and defense.
Eligibility Requirements:
Must be a U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident, or protected individual under 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3) to comply with ITAR regulations.
Keywords: aerospace, aviation, engineering, maintenance, aircraft design, defense
Take your career to new heights—apply today!
Meet Your Recruiter
Gus Sanchez
Gus Sanchez is a Staffing Program Director with over 15 years of progressive Aerospace & Defense industry experience. Serving as a liaison and strategic partner to our Aerospace Engineering client portfolio, he demonstrates a results-driven approach to leading and fulfilling complex staffing initiatives.
Gus is a recruiting strategist who is privy to new industry technology, technical roles, market value, trends, and industry demand. Gus has a proven track record of delivering engineering staffing solutions that improve our client’s efficiency and productivity.
Gus holds a Bachelor of Science in Aeronautics from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University and is a United States Coast Guard veteran.