F/A-18 EW Flight Test Engineer

Company:	L-3 Global Security & Engineering Solutions Company Profile \| Current Opportunities (106)
Job Location(s):	Ridgecrest
Employment Term:	Regular
Employment Type	Full Time
Start Date:	As soon as possible
Starting Salary Range:	Not Provided
Required Experience:	Open
Related Categories:	Engineering - General

Position Description

Business Unit:	L-3 Global Security and Engineering Solutions
Job Type:	Full-Time
Requisition Number:	GSES JB45512
Location:	Ridgecrest, CA

Job Description:

If you thrive on challenge and are motivated, creative, and can hit the ground running, we want you on our team!

L-3 Communications is a leading supplier of communications and specialized products and services to the US Department of Defense, intelligence agencies, federal civilian agencies, state and local governments, foreign governments, and major aerospace and defense prime contractors. With over 64,000 employees, L-3 is a rapidly growing public company with 2008 sales reported at $14.9 billion.

L-3 Global Security & Engineering Solutions (GS&ES) is a division of L-3 Communications Corporation. Headquartered in Chantilly, Virginia, L-3 GS&ES has nearly 3,000 employees throughout the United States and worldwide providing a broad range of technical, analytical, operational, and security services and products to Government and commercial customers. Core capabilities include integrated security solutions and services, engineering and technical services, program management and financial analysis, as well as an array of Homeland Security/Homeland Defense-related products and services.

Essential Job Functions:

Test and evaluate EW subsystems in all versions of the US Navy F/A-18 aircraft. Generate test plans and test procedures from requirements documentation. Prepare flight test cards. Analyze system anomalies and provide analysis reports. Perform laboratory, ground, and participate in flight test events. Evaluate, analyze and report on performance of EW sub-systems during test events. Interface with all levels of the F/A-18 IPT, as well as other external organizations (e.g., Boeing, Navair, etc.). Support internal IPT reviews, and prepare oral presentations related to assigned tasks. Exercise independent judgment and initiative.

Required Skills:

F/A-18 Flight Test, Electronic Warfare subsystems, R/F subsystems.

Desired Skills:

Knowledge of F/A-18 Advanced Weapons laboratory flight test processes and procedures

DISCLAIMER:

The above information has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this position.

We offer a competitive benefits package that includes: Paid Holidays, Personal Time Off, medical, dental, vision, flexible spending account, long- and short-term disability, company-paid life insurance, 401(k), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, referral bonuses, and tuition reimbursement.

L-3 GS&ES is proud to be an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. L-3 provides equal employment opportunity for all persons, in all facets of employment. L-3 maintains a drug-free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, and need a reasonable accommodation to use or access our online system, please contact our Human Resources department using the CONTACT US form on our home page, www.L-3com.com/GSES.

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