Support Engineer III

Job Title: Support Engineer III
Location: Seattle, WA
Zip Code: 98108
Duration: 12 Months
Pay Rate: $44.95/hr.
Keyword's: #Seattlejobs; #SupportEngineerjobs;
Start Date: Immediate

Job Description:
We are seeking an experienced Drone Flight Test Instrumentation Engineer to design, manage and employ a variety of standard and custom configured instrumentation, including proprietary data recording and aircraft systems command modules. The ideal candidate will be able to assist with writing flight test plans to meet engineering team requirements and then be responsible for ensuring optimized instrumentation configurations, function and data recovery/delivery consistent with high-paced flight test operations.

Required Qualifications
* Bachelor's in Electrical/Mechanical/Aerospace Engineering
* 3-5+ years flight test instrumentation experience
* Hands-on sensor integration (accelerometers, strain gauges, thermocouples, cameras)
* Data acquisition systems and analysis expertise

Core Responsibilities
* Design, develop, and operate flight test instrumentation end-to-end
* Integrate sensors with vehicle systems (weight/balance, EMI, thermal testing)
* Manage vendor relationships and project budgets
* Provide troubleshooting support and develop contingency plans
* Create documentation and standard operating procedures
* Travel time requirements estimated at 10%

Key Required Technical Skills
* Flight test sensor integration and data reduction
* GNSS/DGNSS systems setup
* Electrical power systems and fault injection
* Environmental testing standards (DO-160G)
* CAD software proficiency
* Demonstrated ability to review test objectives and generate instrumentation plans to meet supporting data collection requirements.

Essential Traits
* Works autonomously in ambiguous situations
* Strong customer focus with timely deliverables
* Bias for action under tight timelines
* Continuous improvement mindset
* Willingness to travel and work flexible hours

Preferred
* Drone/UAV or aerospace testing experience
* Certification/regulatory testing knowledge
* Wind tunnel testing background

Belcan is an equal opportunity employer. Your application and candidacy will not be considered based on race, colour, sex, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.