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Flight test support may require early morning, late evening, extended-day, or weekend work depending on mission requirements.\n\nSecurity Clearance: Must be able to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret security clearance\n\nCitizenship: Must be a U.S. Citizen\n\nSalary\n$140,000 - $200,000\n\nJob Summary\nThe Research Engineer supports NASA Armstrong Flight Research Center (AFRC) and the X-59 Low Boom Flight Demonstrator project during flight test and envelope expansion activities.\n\nThis role provides senior technical expertise in flight controls, flight dynamics, flying qualities, simulation comparison, control room operations, post‑flight data analysis, and flight readiness assessment for a complex digital fly‑by‑wire research aircraft.\n\nThis is a unique opportunity to contribute directly to one of NASA's most visible experimental flight programs, where expert judgment, disciplined analysis, and real‑time engineering support directly influence flight safety and mission success.\n\nPrimary Responsibilities\nFlight Controls & Flying Qualities Analysis\n\nEvaluate flight control system performance for a digital fly‑by‑wire aircraft\n\nAssess handling qualities, stability margins, aircraft dynamics, and flight control behavior\n\nPerform post‑flight data analysis using both time‑domain and frequency‑domain techniques\n\nCompare flight data against simulations, predictions, control law expectations, and test objectives\n\nFlight Test & Envelope Expansion Support\n\nSupport X‑59 flight test planning, envelope expansion strategy, and mission readiness activities\n\nServe in control room operations during flight tests and provide real‑time engineering assessment\n\nParticipate in pre‑flight and post‑flight reviews, technical meetings, and test activities\n\nProvide recommendations regarding flight readiness and adequacy of flight systems for continued expansion\n\nSimulation & Data Evaluation\n\nSupport pre‑ and post‑flight simulation evaluations using X‑59 simulation tools\n\nUse flight test data systems and simulation comparisons to identify trends, anomalies, and risks\n\nEvaluate simulation fidelity and support ongoing simulation assessments as flight data becomes available\n\nWork across flight controls, flying qualities, simulation, operations, range, and project teams\n\nCoordinate with technical teams across multiple organizations to support safe and effective test execution\n\nProvide expert input during airworthiness, safety, and flight readiness evaluations\n\nTechnical Documentation\n\nPrepare technical assessments, post‑flight analysis summaries, and engineering recommendations\n\nDocument assumptions, methods, analysis results, risks, and conclusions clearly and concisely\n\nSupport internal reviews, briefings, data reporting, and project decision‑making\n\nKey Benefits and Impact\n\nSupport NASA's X‑59 Low Boom Flight Demonstrator during envelope expansion\n\nContribute directly to flight safety, airworthiness, and mission success\n\nWork with high‑performing NASA, contractor, simulation, and flight test teams\n\nHelp advance quiet supersonic flight research and next‑generation aerospace capability\n\nJob Requirements\n\nBachelor's Degree or higher in Aerospace, Aeronautical, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering\n\n10+ years of experience as a flight controls, flight dynamics, performance, or flying qualities engineer\n\nExperience with design, analysis, evaluation, or testing of flight control systems for digital fly‑by‑wire aircraft\n\nExperience with flight testing and envelope expansion of aircraft flight control systems\n\nExperience with real‑time control room operations and post‑flight data analysisAbility to perform simulation comparisons and advanced flight data analysis\n\nPreferred Qualifications\n\n15+ years of directly relevant flight controls, flight dynamics, or developmental flight test experience\n\nExperience meeting Principal Engineer or Research Engineer labor category qualifications\n\nPrior NASA Armstrong, X‑plane, experimental aircraft, or X‑59/LBFD project experience\n\nFamiliarity with DATR, ATDP, AFRC Core Sim, or similar flight research tools and environments\n\nExperience supporting airworthiness, safety, flight readiness, or envelope expansion review processes\n\nEqual Opportunity Statement\nWe are equal opportunity/affirmative action employers, committed to diversity in the workplace. 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