Why This Role Stands Out
This hybrid role offers excellent career growth and skills development within a reputable company, working on exciting rotorcraft technology with a competitive salary range. You'll thrive here if you have a strong engineering background, hands-on fabrication experience, and a passion for cutting-edge flight testing and data analysis. Apply today to join a dynamic team and contribute to innovative projects!
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Job Description
Job Title: Rotorcraft & Flight Test Engineer Job Category: Engineering Time Type: Full time Minimum Clearance Required to Start: Secret Employee Type: Regular Percentage of Travel Required: Up to 10% Type of Travel: Local * *
- Rotorcraft & Flight Test Engineer The Opportunity:
- Join a dynamic engineering team focused on cutting-edge rotorcraft and drone technology development
- Work hands-on across the full engineering lifecycle - from hardware fabrication and drone building to advanced computational data analysis
- Contribute to aircraft development projects that bridge predictive modeling with real-world experimental testing
- Gain exposure to wind tunnel testing, flight simulation, and rotorcraft aerodynamics in a collaborative, innovation-driven environment Responsibilities:
- Fabricate, install, and wire hardware components for aircraft and drone systems
- Perform data analysis and reduction using computational tools such as LabVIEW
- Conduct Matlab-based simulations to model rotorcraft behavior and performance
- Use Flightlab to analyze and model various rotorcraft configurations
- Match predictive/simulated data with experimental results to validate models
- Support aircraft development efforts, including building and testing phases
- Provide support for wind tunnel testing, including model fabrication and instrument installation
- Apply design principles using Matlab and Solidworks for hardware and system development
- Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams
- Document testing procedures, results, and analysis findings
- Troubleshoot hardware and software issues during testing and development Qualifications:
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a similar Engineering field
- Hands-on fabrication experience
- Experience installing and wiring hardware/electrical systems
- Proficiency in Matlab for simulation and design work
- Experience with Solidworks for design applications
- Background knowledge of rotorcraft modeling, aerodynamics, and basic control theory
- Experience analyzing and reducing data, including data from drone flights
- Familiarity with computational tools such as LabVIEW
- Experience with Flightlab for rotorcraft analysis and modeling
- Prior experience in aircraft development (building and testing)
- Background or coursework in rotorcraft-specific engineering applications
- Experience supporting wind tunnel testing and instrument installation
- Robotics-focused project experience combining hardware and analytical skills - What You Can Expect: A culture of integrity.
At CACI, we place character and innovation at the center of everything we do. As a valued team member, you'll be part of a high-performing group dedicated to our customer's missions and driven by a higher purpose - to ensure the safety of our nation. An environment of trust. CACI values the unique contributions that every employee brings to our company and our customers - every day. You'll have the autonomy to take the time you need through a unique flexible time off benefit and have access to robust learning resources to make your ambitions a reality. A focus on continuous growth. Together, we will advance our nation's most critical missions, build on our lengthy track record of business success, and find opportunities to break new ground - in your career and in our legacy.
Pay Range : There are a host of factors that can influence final salary including, but not limited to, geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, relevant prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, education, and certifications. Our employees value the flexibility at CACI that allows them to balance quality work and their personal lives. We offer competitive compensation, benefits and learning and development opportunities.
Our broad and competitive mix of benefits options is designed to support and protect employees and their families. At CACI, you will receive comprehensive benefits such as; healthcare, wellness, financial, retirement, family support, continuing education, and time off benefits. The proposed salary range for this position is: $79,400 - $162,700 CACI is an
Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected characteristic.
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