Flight Test Engineer

Drive major Structures Systems Engineering outcomes for Aerospace enterprise.
Stable, established and well respected leading organisation in Defence.
Australian citizenship and an NV2 security clearance required.

Tell me about this role:

We are currently looking for an NV2 security cleared Flight Test Engineer to join our team on a permanent basis. This role will see you develop and plan operational test and evaluation events to realise new capabilities.

This role offers uncapped training and development opportunities as well as other benefits including free parking, flexible working and different leave arrangements including paid parental, study, reserve and volunteer leave.

What will I be doing day to day?
Manage multiple stakeholders and inputs to successfully develop and plan operational test and evaluation events to realise new capabilities.
Plan and coordinate individual OTE events using approved TE Master Plans (TEMPs)
Work with a wide range of stakeholders and build meaningful and lasting professional relationships
Provide expert advice and leadership across the team

What sort of skills do I need?
Air Force exercise and operations planning experience
Understanding of Air Force planning processes, stakeholders and relationships
Understanding of Air Force ranges, air combat platforms and weapons
Understanding of Test and Evaluation concepts and processes
Understanding of airworthiness requirements and processes
Strong communication skills
Process orientated with good attention to detail
Minimum NV2 security clearance required

What’s in it for me?
Flexibility - We like our employees to have the flexibility they need to live the lives they choose. With flexible working options such as a + day fortnight and remote working options.
Inclusion - We like our employees to feel safe bringing their whole self to work offering a number of programs promoting inclusion such as, Public Holiday swap and 40/40/20 our vision for a gender inclusive workplace.
Benefits and Rewards – Jacobs have a competitive package of benefits and rewards including: Additional superannuation ; Flexible leave options; Salary continuation insurance; Stock purchase plan; Professional certification bonus; Corporate discount program.
Exciting work – Jacobs are continually expanding our opportunities working on prominent defence projects across air, land and sea supporting the critical capabilities that keep Australia safe. Jacobs has a growing presence in Cyber, space and nuclear programs.

Why Jacobs?

Jacobs have a strong geographic foothold in Australia, with around 2500 people working across two lines of business – Critical Mission Solutions (CMS) and People Place Solutions. Providing solutions in Project Management, Engineering, Commercial and ICT. People are our greatest asset and we value unique backgrounds, experience and perspectives. Without our people we would not be where we are today, we therefore value our team as members of an exceptional organisation offering a wide array of benefits that go far beyond expectations.

Apply today to becomes a member and experience the many benefits and rewards that help create a World where you can.

Recruitment selection for these positions will commence immediately. To apply for this role click “apply now” or for further information please contact Jeremy Parkinson, jeremy.parkinson@jacobs.com. Read more