AMERICAN SYSTEMS is on the hunt for a Journeyman-level Operations Engineer with experience in flight testing of military and/or civil aircraft systems to join our team supporting the NASA Armstrong Flight Research Center (AFRC) at Edwards AFB, CA.

As a Journeyman-level Operations Engineer you will:

Apply your knowledge of Operations Engineering to the specific technical tasks at NASA Armstrong Flight Research Center (AFRC). Work with a team of driven, supportive and highly skilled professionals. Receive a robust benefits package that includes Employee Stock Ownership Plan! Enjoy flexibility managing your work hours and personal needs with a single accrual leave plan.

 

Responsibilities of a Journeyman-level Operations Engineer:

​​Ensure airworthiness of aircraft and its systems where NASA AFRC has responsibility Prepare documentation for procurement, Statement of Work, definition of spares, and Peripheral product documentation  Conduct periodic work schedule meetings with engineering and flight operations personnel  Develop or assist in the development of flight vehicle and UAS documentation Evaluate operational changes and modifications to ensure changes are consistent with operational capability Participate in the system safety process and implementing mitigations to assure airworthiness and mission success  Perform airworthiness tests and analysis directed by Project or Flight Operations Directorate Perform and/or support briefings, preliminary and critical design reviews, peer reviews, and airworthiness processes Develop, review, and implement test plans, test procedures, and checklists to facilitate aircraft operations Monitor mission performance during test flights, and maintain records  Maintain Aircraft Configuration management  Support NASA aircraft safety processes and follow safe practices and rules contained in the Safety and Health plan  Report status to Senior Technical Lead and/or Task Focal Point Prepare and manage Certificate of Authorization (COAs) Perform airspace coordination within restricted airspace and National Airspace Participate in Operations Working Groups (OWGs), Mission Rule Working Groups (MRWGs), Systems Safety Working Groups (SSWGs) Perform work in accordance with NASA ISO AS9100 procedures and applicable regulatory requirements

 

NOTE: THIS POSITION REQUIRES A 9/80 WORK SCHEDULE (alternating Fridays off); core hours are between 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.