_This job is a civilian position and does not require military service_
_(including commission and enlistment)_
*Job Description:*
The US Army Combat Capability Development Command (DEVCOM) Aviation and Missile Center (AvMC) Design, Simulation, and Experimentation Division of the Technology Development Directorate (TDD) is looking for Flight Test Software engineer(s) interested in conducting system development and flight research projects aboard Technology Development Directorate's (TDD) research UH-60 flying laboratory Black Hawks.
DEVCOM AvMC as a Science and Technology Reinvention Laboratory (STRL) is utilizing the Direct Hire Authority (DHA) to fill this position(s).
*Pay Scale & Grade: DB-03*
*Series: 0861 or 0854*
*Location: Fort Eustis, VA*
*Salary Range (this includes locality pay adjustments for Fort Eustis where the position is located): $83,854 - $153,178*
*Duties:*
The Flight Test Software Engineer (FTSoftE) will work with a team of civil service employees, military, and contractors conducting system development and flight research projects aboard Technology Development Directorate's (TDD) research UH-60 Black Hawks.
The FTSoftE is tasked with the development, implementation, documentation, testing, integration, and maintenance of all software slated for execution on the research computer systems, sensor systems, and data acquisition systems aboard TDD’s research helicopters and their associated System Integration Labs (SIL).
These systems encompass flight controls, autonomy systems, active inceptors, navigation and guidance systems, cockpit displays, telemetry, on-board computer networks including 4G-LTE modems and Satellite Data Units, and real-time hardware-in-the-loop simulation.
In addition, the FTSoftE is expected to participate in the development of requirements, specifications, and test plans, preliminary and critical design reviews, support airworthiness substantiation, and closely collaborate with the rest of the research team to ensure project success.
The FTsoftE will work with the engineering, operations, and maintenance personnel associated with each individual flight test project to prepare for and conduct flight test operations at Ft.
Eustis, VA or other locations as required.
The FTSoftE will be trained to operate aircraft research systems and may be required to fly aboard TDD research aircraft as a System Operator.
They must be able to effectively work with all stakeholders, including Principal Investigators (PIs) in the TDD Technical Areas, other TDD research programs, PEO Aviation, other Government organizations, U.
S.
Industry, and international collaborators.
Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, are required.
Experience in C code, Matrix Laboratory (MATLAB), Simulink, and Linux operating system required.
Ability to pass a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) class 3 flight physical is desired.
*Incentives: *Student Loan Repayment, Advanced Leave Accrual, OR Relocation/Recruitment Incentives, may be offered.
*Benefits:* Time Off- 11 Federal Holidays; 13 Sick Leave Days, Health, Dental, Retirement, Vision, Life, and Thrift Savings Plan (TSP, similar to a 401K).
*Conditions of Employment:*
U.
S.
Citizenship
Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret Clearance
Temporary Duty (TDY) / Business travel up to 25% of the time
Telework: Situational
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $83,854.
00 - $153,178.
00 per year
Benefits:
* 401(k)
* 401(k) matching
* Dental insurance
* Flexible schedule
* Health insurance
* Life insurance
* Paid time off
* Retirement plan
* Vision insurance
Schedule:
* 8 hour shift
* Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:
* Fort Eustis, VA 23604: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Experience:
* C Code: 1 year (Required)
* MATLAB: 1 year (Required)
* Simulink: 1 year (Required)
* Linux: 1 year (Required)
* Aerospace Engineering - Software Development: 1 year (Preferred)
* Computer Scientist - Aerospace engineering: 1 year (Preferred)
Security clearance:
* Secret (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
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