Flight Test Dynamics Engineer
Bell Helicopter - Patuxent River, Maryland
Bell Helicopter is seeking a specialist in Dynamics Testing.
The position is located at the Patuxent River Naval Air Station in Maryland and supports the Bell Helicopter MV-22 Osprey flight test program.
Data analysis includes spectral, harmonic, and time history analysis of airframe and drive system for determining airframe, avionics, engine, and drive train loads and vibration.
Position Responsibilities:
• Prepare test plans
• Supporting flight tests
• Analyzing flight test data
• Prepare test data summaries and reports.
• Represent the Bell Helicopter Structural Dynamics group in pre and post flight test meetings, telemetry room monitoring, instrumentation review, and data analysis.
Education Requirements:
• Bachelor’s Degree in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering – or similar discipline – is required.
• Masters Degree in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering is preferred.
Position Requirements:
• Bachelor's Degree plus at least 8 years specific experience in structural dynamics
Or
• Master’s Degree with at least 5 years specific experience in structural dynamics
• A dynamics background from course studies or work experience is required.
• Availability to work overtime as required in Flight Test environment.
• Position requires 5% to 10% travel as needed.
• The selected applicant must be able to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret security classification.
• Experience with helicopters and flight testing is strongly preferred.
• The position requires organizational, technical, verbal and written communication skills and a basic understanding of instrumentation and vibration test equipment.
Posted: 30+ days ago
