Experimental Flight Test Engineer

JOB SUMMARY:

Robinson Helicopter Company is a leading manufacturer of civil rotorcraft with a 50-year history of providing affordable helicopters for a wide range of applications. Robinson is an engineering focused organization that provides challenging and exciting opportunities to contribute to the future of vertical flight.

As an Experimental Flight Test Engineer at Robinson Helicopter, you will have the opportunity to contribute to the development and certification of the most widely used civil helicopters in the world. The Experimental Flight Test Engineer is part of a small and nimble test team that plans, executes, analyzes, and reports on ground and flight test of experimental rotorcraft and/or systems. The Experimental FTE works closely with other engineering members to convert their requirements into safe and efficient test plans and procedures. You will be challenged with bringing unique and complex aircraft from development through certification.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

· Formulate experimental flight test requirements.

· Manage and conduct varying complex flight test projects for rotorcraft including writing test plans, test cards, and flight test reports.

· Participate as a test crew member or a test conductor in development and research flight tests of experimental rotorcraft.

· Conduct flight test mission briefs and debriefs.

· Provide detailed requirements and/or assist in developing specialized flight test instrumentation required to achieve test objectives and goals.

· Conduct analysis of flight test data to prepare reports and technical publications.

· Collaborate with stakeholders to develop test strategies, determine test configurations, plan, and execute test programs in a safe, effective, and efficient manner.

· Comply with department processes and standard operating procedures to ensure flight testing is accomplished with high levels of safety, effectiveness, consistency, and efficiency.

· Contribute insights and innovations to improve the product and organization.

· Participate in multi-disciplinary design reviews and assist with resolving cross-functional technical issues.

· Document and control test articles configuration.

· Develop and monitor test schedules with project engineers and managers.

· Lead and/or participate in flight test safety programs to ensure testing hazards are mitigated to reduce risk and to promote safe execution of tests. This includes participation in flight test plan reviews, safety review boards, test readiness reviews, and pre and post flight briefings.

· Interface with regulator (FAA, EASA, TCCA, etc.) flight test personnel to conduct flight test aspects of aircraft certification.

· Maintain required records and conduct audits to verify compliance with processes and procedures.