Flight Test Engineer

DCS has exciting opportunities for entry-level aerospace engineers to work in a dynamic Air Vehicle Test and Evaluation environment upon conferral of degree. Open positions for flight test engineers are located at the Naval Air Test Center at Naval Air Station Patuxent River Maryland. Full-time T&E positions for current and future Navy/Marine aircraft and stores are available supporting the Navy Air Vehicle Test and Evaluation Department at Naval Air Station, Patuxent River in beautiful St. Mary’s County. Selected candidates will participate in ongoing flight test operations and receive training and mentoring from experienced DCS and Government engineers across several areas: Aircraft Aeromechanics & Structures for Fixed Wing Tactical or Maritime Aircraft; Rotary Wing and Small Unmanned Aircraft Aeromechanics & Structures; Aircraft Propulsion & Subsystems; Aircraft Ship Suitability; Air Vehicle Stores Compatibility and Ballistics & Weapons Employment. High performing participants may have the potential to attend the Flight Test Engineer course at the U.S. Naval Test Pilot School.