Test Engineer

Corvid Technologies adding an experienced Test Engineer to help bring our capabilities and expertise to customers looking to improve test capabilities for hypersonic weapon systems. The position will join a blended team working onsite in Crane, IN.

This role will bring SME level expertise to system integration and test activities with specific responsibility for planning, developing procedures, scheduling and executing system level test events. The group supports test activities that include flight tests, ground tests, and significant M&S efforts to improve overall system development and fielding. The role will require broad understanding of test engineering and an ability to work across disciplines (engineering, manufacturing, quality, etc.) to prepare and execute tests that meet test standards and protocols. The expertise will help maximize the resource investment in integration & test facilities while continuing to improve upon/develop new lessons learned for future development efforts.

Tasking will include:

• Serve as a subject matter expert for vehicle readiness, integration readiness, test configuration control, and test -related risk identification/mitigation


• Develop, document, and execute test workflows and procedures to support efficient test operations


• Lead end-of-the-end test campaign lifecycle activities including planning, procedure development, integration, execution, and data capture


• Lead, oversee, and refine system integration processes for supersonic and hypersonic test vehicles, including mechanical, electrical, avionics, and telemetry checkout operations


• Manage test schedules in coordination with fellow Test Engineers and area managers.


• Conduct site visits to experimenter locations to confirm readiness for vehicle integration prior to arrival at the Indiana Payload Integration Facility

Requirements:

• Candidate must be a US Citizen and possess (and maintain) a Secret Clearance


• Bachelor's Degree and at least 3 years of relevant test experience is required (Experience may substitute for degree)


• Position will require candidate to be a resident of the Crane, IN area and be willing to travel up to 30% of time to support test events


• Demonstrated ability to develop and execute detailed test procedures for complex aerospace or high-performance systems


• Strong mechanical aptitude for performing fit checks, integration operations, and hands-on hardware verification


• Working knowledge of telemetry checkout equipment and other vehicle/payload ground support


• equipment operations


• Experience integrating hardware and/or software components for aerospace systems is a plus


• Preferred candidates will have familiarity with environmental test systems such as vibration, mass properties, flight safety processes, and telemetry integration

About Corvid:

Corvid Technologies is an engineering firm specializing in using high-fidelity, computational modeling and simulation to analyze, design, and manufacture products for aerospace, DoD, and commercial customers. We offer a fast-paced and flexible work environment that encourages creativity and collaboration. Our team works on difficult, cutting-edge technical challenges using state-of-the-art technologies and resources.

Why Corvid:

We value our employee-owners and in addition to providing challenging work opportunities and competitive pay, Corvid believes in providing a strong benefit package that provides value to our team members at all stages of their career.

Our benefits include:

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan via our generous 401(k) Matching


• Medical Insurance via Blue Cross - including a PPO and High-Deductible offering (with company HSA contribution)


• Paid Time Off (PTO) based on years of industry experience (not tenure)


• Career Development and Continuing Education opportunities


• Company provided life, long-term, and short-term disability insurance


• Incentive opportunities to reward strong performance and corporate growth