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Parsons Corporation

Advanced Test Engineer

Dahlgren, VA · On-site

$134K - $241K/yr

This oversight encompasses the full test lifecycle for flight, ground, and cyber testing, including ... Ability to lead and execute extensive testing and provide engineering support on systems, system ...

Parsons

Advanced Test Engineer

Dahlgren, VA

$134K - $241K/yr

This oversight encompasses the full test lifecycle for flight, ground, and cyber testing, including ... Ability to lead and execute extensive testing and provide engineering support on systems, system ...

Northrop Grumman

Test Engineer

Waynesboro, VA · On-site

$89K - $134K/yr

... flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people ... We are looking for you to join our team as an RF Test Engineer to support production and ...

Northrop Grumman Corporation

Test Engineer

Waynesboro, VA · On-site

$89K - $134K/yr

... flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people ... We are looking for you to join our team as an RF Test Engineer to support production and ...

Northrop Grumman Corporation

Test Engineer

Waynesboro, VA · On-site

$89K - $134K/yr

... flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people ... We are looking for you to join our team as an RF Test Engineer to support production and ...

M Force

Test Engineer

Fredericksburg, VA

$90K - $115K/yr

Test Engineer Location: Fredericksburg, VA Pay: $90,000-$115,000 Job Type: Full-Time Position ... contract placements, to ensure the right fit for both candidates and clients. If this role isn't ...

Cymertek

Test Engineer

Reston, VA · On-site

Test Engineer LOCATION Reston, VA 20190 CLEARANCE TS/SCI Full Poly (Please note this position ... Most contracts allow additional experience (4-5 years) in lieu of a Bachelor's Degree. Some ...

Cymertek Corporation

Test Engineer

Chantilly, VA · On-site

Test Engineer LOCATION Chantilly, VA 20151 CLEARANCE TS/SCI Full Poly (Please note this position ... Most contracts allow additional experience (4-5 years) in lieu of a Bachelor's Degree. Some ...

Cymertek

Test Engineer

Tysons, VA · On-site

Test Engineer LOCATION Tysons, VA 22182 CLEARANCE TS/SCI Full Poly (Please note this position ... Most contracts allow additional experience (4-5 years) in lieu of a Bachelor's Degree. Some ...

Cymertek Corporation

Test Engineer

Reston, VA · On-site

Test Engineer LOCATION Reston, VA 20190 CLEARANCE TS/SCI Full Poly (Please note this position ... Most contracts allow additional experience (4-5 years) in lieu of a Bachelor's Degree. Some ...

Cymertek

Test Engineer

Chantilly, VA · On-site

Test Engineer LOCATION Chantilly, VA 20151 CLEARANCE TS/SCI Full Poly (Please note this position ... Most contracts allow additional experience (4-5 years) in lieu of a Bachelor's Degree. Some ...

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What is the difference between Contract Flight Test Engineer vs Contract Aerospace Test Engineer?

AspectContract Flight Test EngineerContract Aerospace Test Engineer
Required CredentialsBachelor's in aerospace or mechanical engineering, FAA certifications often preferredBachelor's in aerospace, mechanical, or electrical engineering, with similar certifications
Work EnvironmentOn aircraft, test ranges, and flight test facilitiesLaboratories, ground testing facilities, and flight environments
Employer & Industry UsagePrimarily aerospace and defense companies conducting flight testsAirlines, aerospace manufacturers, and defense contractors involved in testing

While both roles involve testing aerospace systems, Contract Flight Test Engineers focus on in-flight testing of aircraft, whereas Contract Aerospace Test Engineers may work on ground-based or integrated system testing. The roles often overlap in credentials and industry, but their primary work environments differ.

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Flight Safety Test Engineer, Senior

Fort Belvoir, VA • On-site

Peraton
IT Services • 10K+ employees
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$135K - $216K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 3 days ago

Key responsibilities

  • Support testing and integration of critical system tools performing the Flight Safety mission.

  • Perform conjunction assessment screenings, analyze TLEs and space object ephemeris to mitigate collision risks.

  • Operate orbit propagating software, troubleshoot scripts, and lead flight safety meetings.

Peraton rating

8.3

Company rating: 8.3 out of 10

Based on 56 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

Job description

Responsibilities
As a Senior Flight Safety Systems Engineer supporting a national security program space warfighting mission, you will be responsible for optimizing, testing and integrating critical system tools performing the Flight Safety (FS) mission. Additionally, all flight safety personnel support mission protection screenings, providing conjunction assessment (CA) and ground threat deconfliction analysis & reporting tasks as required. The flight safety team is responsible for ensuring all program and partnered space-based assets are forewarned against on-orbit collision risks and terrestrial threats. As a systems subject-matter expert (SME) and advanced FS analyst, you will leverage system and mission knowledge to improve tactics, techniques and procedures (TTPs) for military and/or contractor crew positions conducting 24/7 FS operations. A successful candidate will guide team and develop integrative technical solutions, support training and exercise efforts, and communicate effectively with leadership and external partner agencies as appropriate.
  • Lead integration efforts of new data sources in legacy and developing system tools
  • Test software in test environments to mitigate bug risks to operations upon deployment
  • Improve tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs) for flight safety and mission protection operations; inform training material changes when necessary
  • Execute command shell (Bash) and Python scripts through GUI & command prompts, troubleshooting as needed within Linux OS in classified network environments
  • Perform routine RSO asset ephemeris against terrestrial locations and secondary RSOs (i.e., ASW "SuperCombo" runs) and ad hoc in response to non-corporative maneuvers
  • Screen pre & post-launch TLEs, state trajectories and on-orbit hypothetical-burn ephemeris against latest resident space object (RSO) catalog to mitigate collision risks
  • Operate orbit propagating software expertly, navigate GUIs, understand required field input volumes and reporting criteria to deliver products to owner/operator
  • Lead flight safety meetings and participate in training and exercise efforts as needed
  • Document software and training material and provide OJT instruction to team members

***This position is contingent upon award of contract***
Qualifications
  • 8+ years of experience working as a Systems Engineer, Software Integrator, Software Developer, Software Testing or performing Conjunction Assessment (CA) screenings with 4-year degree (BS) in related field; or 12+ years' relevant experience in lieu of degree; or 6+ years' experience with MS/MA graduate degree in related STEM field.
  • Active TS/SCI with adjudicated Poly

Preferred:
  • 2+ years' experience with Flight Safety tools (i.e., Astrodynamics Support Workstation (ASW) SuperCombo tool or STK) or STK Level 2 certification in lieu of working experience
  • 6+ years of combined experience working in flight safety (conjunction assessment) and/or space operations requiring flight safety system tools (i.e., STK, ASW)
  • Advanced understanding of orbital mechanics, flight safety tools and mission scope
  • Understanding of foreign/domestic space & ground threat capabilities
  • Ability to read, write and understand logic of scripts written in Bash or Python languages
  • Prior working experience with National Reconnaissance Office missions and systems
  • Experience working and collaborating with military and civilian leaders of all ranks

Peraton Overview
Peraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence spanning the globe and extending to the farthest reaches of the galaxy. As the world's leading mission capability integrator and transformative enterprise IT provider, we deliver trusted, highly differentiated solutions and technologies to protect our nation and allies. Peraton operates at the critical nexus between traditional and nontraditional threats across all domains: land, sea, space, air, and cyberspace. The company serves as a valued partner to essential government agencies and supports every branch of the U.S. armed forces. Each day, our employees do the can't be done by solving the most daunting challenges facing our customers. Visit peraton.com to learn how we're keeping people around the world safe and secure.
Target Salary Range
$135,000 - $216,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position. Salary is determined by various factors, including but not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the position, the individual's experience, education, knowledge, skills, and competencies, as well as geographic location and business and contract considerations. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay.
EEO
EEO: Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.

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At Peraton, we re at the forefront of delivering the next big thing every day. We re the partner of choice to help solve some of the world s most daunting challenges, delivering bold, new solutions to keep people around the world safer and more secure.

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It services

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Herndon, VA, US

Year founded

2017

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