Journeyman Flight Test Engineer, Acoustics

Location: NAS Patuxent River, MD

US Citizenship Required for this Position: Yes

Clearance Type: Active Top Secret/SCI

Work Schedule: Full Time, Exempt

Reports to: Contract Program Manager

Positions Supervised: None

Travel: Occasional

DESCRIPTION:

ABSI Aerospace & Defense is an innovative small business headquartered in the St Mary’s County Innovation District located in Southern Maryland, a short distance from Naval Air Systems Command. At its core, ABSI is a technical solutions company committed to rapidly delivering emerging technologies that create asymmetric advantages for our customers. This is only made possible by employing and retaining world-class subject matter experts and personnel equally committed to our mission. To support our workforce, ABSI offers highly competitive salaries, flexible work schedules, excellent benefits, instant 401K vesting and a full cafeteria plan that employees can tailor to their individual needs.

The Journeyman-level Flight Test Engineer will support the Developmental Test and Evaluation (DT&E) of the P-8A’s acoustic mission systems as part of the Integrated Test Team (ITT). This role involves supporting lab, ground, and flight test of underwater acoustic systems and associated mission systems. 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

The Journeyman Flight Test Engineer will: 

• Support the design, development, planning, and execution of DT&E for acoustic mission systems on the P-8A aircraft.
• Participate in test events (including flights), monitor data collection, and analyze system behavior and performance.
• Develop and review test plans, test reports, deficiency reports, and other technical documentation in accordance with DoD T&E processes.
• Interface with flight test engineers, software developers, systems engineers, and test aircrew to assess system-level effectiveness and suitability.
• Provide technical support in the areas of sensor signal processing, acoustic data analysis, and mission system integration.
• Support flight test scenario planning and real-time data capture and reduction using specialized Government or contractor toolsets.
• Assist in analyzing mission system performance across multiple test configurations and recommend improvements or risk mitigations.
• Develop and maintain detailed documentation of test configurations, test outcomes, and historical data.
• Apply sound engineering or analytical principles to ensure interoperability of mission systems and conformance to technical requirements.
  
• Performs other duties as assigned. 

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree  in Engineering or related technical field for a scientist with at least 3 years of relevant experience in developmental test, mission systems analysis, or flight test engineering. 
  • ALLOWABLE SUBSTITUTIONS: 
    • A related field Master's degree may be substituted for 2 years of work experience.
• Proficiency in MS Office and other analytical toolsets (Excel, Project, PowerPoint, etc.)
  
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in a classified, fast-paced, mission-oriented environment.
  

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Prior support to NAVAIR, NAWCAD, or DoD acquisition programs.
• Direct experience with acoustic warfare systems, sonobuoy operations, or P-8A platform.
• Prior aircrew, acoustic operator, or mission operator experience highly desired.
• Familiarity with TEMP development, test resource planning, and Navy acquisition documentation.
• Knowledge of underwater acoustics theory, digital signal processing, and airborne sensor integration.
  

ABSI Aerospace & Defense is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind: ABSI is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and applicants and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at ABSI are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, status as a covered veteran, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. ABSI will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.

Salary : $92,000 - $124,000