Job Information
Spiral Technology, Inc. Structures - Enginner in Edwards, California
Job Description
Spiral provides engineering and technical support to multiple western test ranges for the U.S. Air Force, Space Force, and Navy under the Joint Range Technical Services Contract, better known as J-Tech II. Our Team develops and maintains realistic, integrated test and training environments and prepares our nation's war-fighting aircraft, weapons systems, and aircrews for today's missions and tomorrow's global challenges.
Spiral will be hiring multiple candidates for this position with varying experience and skill levels. Salary ranges will be based on skill level and education.
JOB DUTIES - ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Spiral technology
seeks motivated and experienced structural flight test engineers to support flight test at Edwards AFB, CA. Responsibilities include test planning, real-time control room monitoring of elevated risk tests, pre/post-test analysis, and technical reporting, primarily on stores integration test programs. Additional responsibilities include working amongst a multidiscipline team and interfacing with the prime contractor, program office, external organizations, and various integrated product teams. Work is in-person, with occasional multi-day domestic travel required (up to 10%).
Ideal candidates will possess:
Successful completion of an undergraduate degree in engineering from an ABET accredited program
Desired aircraft structures flight test experience, including loads and/or flutter
Ability to obtain and maintain Secret security clearance with eventual elevation to Top Secret
Advanced knowledge and recognized ability in the technical/professional field
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Mission Control Room experience for elevated risk structures testing
Ground test experience
Test planning
Safety planning
Ability to work independently and within team setting
Strong communication
Ability to become a structures subject matter expert.
REQUIREMENTS - EDUCATION, TECHNICAL, AND WORK EXPERIENCE
The candidate must have a Bachelor of Science in Engineering from an ABET-accredited academic institution and 4 years of related engineering experience or have an accredited Master of Science in Engineering with at least 2 years of related engineering experience or have an accredited doctoral degree in engineering.
The candidate must have mastery of concepts, principles, and practices of engine