Special Projects Project Engineer - China Lake

Oversees and manages special engineering projects from conception through completion. Coordinates cross-functional teams, develops project plans and schedules, ensures compliance with technical standards and regulations, monitors project progress, and resolves engineering challenges to achieve project goals efficiently and effectively.

• Function as a Flight Test Engineer for Predator/Reaper Development and Sustainment efforts.
• Perform all facets of flight test planning and operations through execution, data collection, reduction and analysis, reporting writing and recommendations.
• Function as a Project Engineer or site manager as tasked by the 645th AESG.
• Consult on, author and review Test Plans and Safety packages generated by the Air Force, Prime Weapon System contractor, and associated contractors, including attendance at Test Plan Working Group (TPWG) and Technical Interchange Meetings
• Interface with Predator/Reaper test agencies to support Test and Safety Plan approvals, communicate Program Office priorities, work daily scheduling issues, and lead Quick Reaction Capability (QRC) efforts.
• Interface with the prime weapon system contractor(s) and subcontractors to balance and schedule sustainment modifications, maintenance and flight test requirements.
• Review modification packages for air vehicles, ground control stations, and other support equipment.
• Facilitate scheduling unique test resources, e.g., range, weapons, etc.
• Support long-term scheduling of flight test activities.
• Review proposals for validity of flight test requirements.
• Support program and project managers with test advice, recommended test priorities, resource planning and constraints, and inputs into deficiency identification and correction.
• Work system configurations and troubleshooting to support required sorties.
• Assess and/or evaluate both subjective and objective data acquired through test execution.
• Perform other duties as required.

• Regular and reliable attendance on a full time basis [or in accordance with posted schedule].
• Responsible for exhibiting professional behavior with both internal and external business associates that reflects positively on the company and is consistent with the company's policies and practices.
• Embodies AEVEX’s cultural values and aligns daily actions with department goals and company culture.

• Knowledge in Predator/Reaper test, should have a background in a combination of Development Test (DT), Operational Test (OT), Joint Operational Test and Evaluation(JOT&E)
• Knowledge in Predator/Reaper SATCOM/Data link requirements
• Knowledge in managing Predator/Reaper test operations
• Knowledge of aircraft systems and safety

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties the employee is:

Occasionally required to sit, and to reach to use computers and other office equipment
Occasionally required repetitive movements of wrists, hands, and/or fingers
Occasionally required to stand for extended periods of time
Occasionally required to lift up to 25 pounds
Occasionally required to view objects up close and distant range with hand eye coordination
Occasionally experience a high level of noise, adverse weather or temperature conditions
Occasionally experience a high level of noise, adverse weather or temperature conditions
Occasionally required to operate hand tools, equipment, heavy machinery

Security Clearance

• Ability to obtain/maintain a Top Secret/SCI DoD clearance, U.S. Citizenship required.

• Bachelor’s Degree

• 5+ years of experience of UAS development & test experience.
• 5+ years of experience in DoD acquisitions.

AEVEX, headquartered in Solana Beach, California, supports the U.S. national security mission and partner nation needs around the world by providing full-spectrum aviation, remote sensing, and analysis solutions. The company's capabilities include custom design and engineering; rapid prototyping; sensor integration and sustainment; aircraft modification and certification; flight test instrumentation and support; mission operations service; advanced intelligence data processing, exploitation, and dissemination solutions; and tailored hardware and software mission-system tools. AEVEX uses agile and customized approaches to rapidly define, develop, and deliver specialized solutions for airborne special mission needs for the U.S. Government, partner nations, and commercial businesses. AEVEX has major offices in California, Florida, North Carolina, Ohio, and Virginia.

AEVEX provides a full suite of comprehensive benefits, including a 401(k)-retirement plan, comprehensive Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability and Life insurance group coverage with a portion of the premiums paid by the company, professional development funds, and an Employee Assistance Plan (EAP) with counseling, legal help, child and elder care support, among other benefits for qualified employees.

AEVEX is an Equal Opportunity employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, religious creed, color, sex (including pregnancy, breast feeding and related medical conditions), gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, military and veteran status, marital status, age, protected medical condition, genetic information, physical disability, mental disability, or any other protected status in accordance with all applicable federal, state and local laws.