1099 consultant · ~120–600 hrs per funded award · $45–$100/hr · Remote (U.S.)

Aircraft-Store Integration Engineer

Help us get stores off and onto aircraft safely by checking how they separate, how they fly away, and what they do to the airframe that carries them.

About Precision Federal

Precision Federal is a small business building AI, data and software systems for government agencies. The company’s founder loves God, and the company is built on Christian faith: every number we publish is real, every claim we make is verifiable, and the work is done with excellence as service to God. Faith is welcome here and openly shared.

How this role works

You join the bench. You apply with your weekly hours and start time. We set your hourly rate from your résumé, and we may name you on proposals that match this role. If we don't win, you owe nothing.
A contract is awarded. The award funds the team named in the proposal. Your engagement begins at the hourly rate we agreed on.
You work remote, paid from the contract. ~120–600 hrs per funded award — and if no award ever funds, you owe nothing and lose nothing.

What you'll do

Run and review store separation and 6-DOF trajectory analyses across the carriage and release envelope
Build and check structural loads, flutter and aeroelastic assessments for aircraft carrying new or modified stores
Reconcile CFD, wind tunnel, captive trajectory and flight test data, and tell us plainly where they disagree
Work on site with the test and engineering team, and help turn analysis into clear clearance recommendations

Required qualifications

Direct engineering experience in store separation and 6-DOF trajectory analysis, or in structural loads and flutter analysis, on fixed-wing or rotary-wing aircraft
Hands-on use of the analysis tools for that work, such as CFD with moving-body or overset methods, 6-DOF trajectory codes, NASTRAN or comparable FEA, and flutter or aeroelastic solvers
Able to work on site at Eglin AFB, FL
U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident (U.S. person)
Willing to be named on a federal proposal with a one-page resume, and to sign a short letter of commitment

Preferred qualifications

Experience producing or supporting aircraft-store compatibility certification under MIL-HDBK-1763, MIL-HDBK-244A or comparable guidance
Wind tunnel captive trajectory or grid testing, and flight test planning or data reduction
Active or recent security clearance, a Professional Engineer license, or an advanced degree in aerospace or mechanical engineering

Compensation & structure

1099 consulting engagement. $45–$100 per hour; we set your rate from your résumé and experience. Hours are funded by federal contract awards — this seat is scoped at roughly 120–600 hours per funded award, fully remote. Work and pay begin only if the contract is awarded — no award, no hours, no obligation.

Join the bench — Aircraft-Store Integration Engineer

Every application is read. It takes about 5 minutes.

This is a bench, not a job offer. Work starts when we win a contract that needs you.
We may name you on proposals. If that contract is awarded, you do the role at the rate and hours we agree on.
Paid hourly as a 1099 contractor; full-time roles may be W-2. If your background fits, we will email you.

First name *

Last name *

Email *

Phone *

Work authorization *

LinkedIn or portfolio link

What state do you live in? *

Resume (PDF or Word) *

Questions

Answer from your own experience. A few sentences each is plenty; be specific and tell us what you did yourself.

Precision Federal was founded on Christian values. Our faith in God shapes how we work: many of us openly share our personal faith, share our lives together, and pray for one another. We’re building a close-knit community where we truly care about each other. Taking part is always voluntary, and people of every faith and background are welcome. As we get to know you, you’re always welcome to share your own faith with us.

1. Cover letter. In your own words, tell us about yourself: what guides you (for many of us here, that’s our faith in God), your background, and why this role interests you. *

2. Describe the store separation, trajectory, loads or flutter project most like this role: the aircraft and store, the analysis you ran or reviewed, how you validated it against wind tunnel or flight test data, a problem you caught, your role, and the result. *

Availability

Pay for this role: $45–$100 an hour, set by your experience.

Hours per week you could give on an awarded contract (all part-time, up to 30) *

If you are named and we win, will you be able to start within a few weeks? *

May we name you on proposals for this role, and if we win, will you do the work at the rate we agree on? *

I agree to the Applicant Terms. *

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