Flight Test Engineer

Let You Career Take Flight, with Leonardo Helicopters!At Leonardo, what we do has a purpose. We build, service, and maintain the world's finest helicopters, held to the strictest quality standards, for clients all across the globe. We value and retain our employees by offering generous benefits and a state of the art work facility. Made with pride, in Philadelphia. Why Leonardo? Simple.A free healthcare optionTuition reimbursementPaid holidays & generous PTO with a carryover and payout optionA referral program with no limitsUp to 6% match on our 401k planA hybrid schedule & cafeteria with daily specialsJob Title: Experimental Flight Test EngineerDepartment: EngineeringReports to: Flight Test Engineering SupervisorDirect Reports: NoneLocation(s): Philadelphia, PA1.Summary of Position: (Brief description of overall responsibilities and function)Role is for a Flight Test Engineer for Leonardo Helicopters, based in Philadelphia, working on Type Certificate (TC), Post-TC and Supplemental TC Test programs (AW609, AW119, AW139, etc). Responsibilities include:Development of Test Plans, Test Condition database and Test methodologyMission planning for Flight Tests to meet all test objectives, including writing of test cards, Risk worksheets, Pre-Flight & Post-Flight briefingsDirecting experimental flight tests either remotely through real-time telemetry or on-board data monitoringLeading or supporting Test Readiness reviews prior to the start of a test campaign.Coordination with Operations and Aircraft Management to ensure proper configuration and readiness of aircraft for testCoordination with all other relevant Engineering functions in support of planning and executing a flight testEnsuring displays for real-time monitoring are up-to-date for aircraft limitationsCapture and release test information in Daily Test Summaries, Test Reports for FAA/ Customer submissionApplicant must have ability to travel 10% of the time for Training opportunitiesApplicant must have the ability to obtain a Class II or III medical certificateApplicant must be willing to attend the Water Survival (Helo dunker) and Altitude Chamber trainingApplicant must be able to support off-hours testing, 2nd shift testing, weekends as needed2. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Duties and Responsibilities: % ofTime1.Mission Planning – Develop Test Plans, Test Reports, and support simulation sessions 502.Test Execution – Brief pilots, Execute Ground and Flight Tests, Perform data analysis203.Test coordination, Support / Lead Test Readiness Reviews, Update Aircraft Flight Manuals204.Travel for Training / Shadowing opportunities10 TOTAL:100% Qualifications for Position: A. EducationBS in Aerospace Engineering and / or Mechanical Engineering B. Experience0 – 2 years of experience in an experimental flight test environment is preferred.Fixed wing and /or rotorcraft experience is acceptable.Execution of tests on-board or through Telemetry is a strong asset. C. Competencies & Attributes1.Knowledge and experience in the design, development and certification of aircraft2.Knowledge of analysis techniques (including the use of analytical models)3.Knowledge of aircraft / rotorcraft flight test methodologies and techniques4.Ability to carry out technical tasks, ensuring the requirements are understood and the necessary activities are defined5.Ability to prioritize and manage data and information6.Ability to work with IT tools and some level of programming skills D. Licensure/CertificationNoneEqual Opportunity Employer/Vet/Disability