Senior Flight Control Test Engineer
LAUNCH Technical Workforce Solutions is seeking a Senior Flight Control Test Engineer for an opportunity in Nagoya, Japan.
Job Duties and Responsibilities:
The main duties and responsibilities of a successful candidate will include having overall responsibility for the planning of the required flight/ground test phases, working with the flight/ground test instrumentation engineers, preparing the maneuver-by-maneuver plan for each test flight or test on ground and develop/review test plans, test specifications and test reports. Additionally, qualified candidates will be able to provide assurance of successful compliance with relevant regulatory requirements in the Type Certification Application and approval processes with regard to fire extinguishing and smoke detection. Work in a multi-cultural team and an international working environment in Japan. Japanese Language skill is not required.
Qualifications and requirements:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering with 15 years of aviation related industry experience, or
- 15-20 years in an aviation engineering organization; Aerospace or Aircraft Systems Engineering
- Ability to design prototypes of test articles and test fixtures
- Must have demonstrated experience conducting tests, experiments and instrumentations
- Must posses proven experience with a wide range of flight and ground test equipment and instrumentation
- Willingness to travel to flight/ground test sites mainly in USA when required is essential
- Must possess knowledge of fluid mechanics and heat transfer technology ideally with experience in working within a ISO 9000/ISO9100 quality system
- Must be a team player who can work in a team environment and coordinate with other engineers from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds
- Ability to adapt successfully to changing situations and environments
- Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
- Must perform other related duties as required
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or veteran status.
Why Choose LAUNCH?
A team of aviation staffing experts leads LAUNCH. We understand the challenges of finding the top aviation jobs and we focus on linking you with the best openings in the most sought-after locations.
LAUNCH offers you an ACA compliant benefit package including company-sponsored medical insurance with multiple plans to choose from. Our Minimum Essential Coverage is offered to every employee who does not have coverage elsewhere at no cost to you! LAUNCH also offers a 401(k) program with a company match. Plus, you join the LAUNCH Loyalty Club on your first day, earning you extra cash bonuses, apparel and safety rewards.