Aircraft Flight Test Engineering Technician

Gauss Management Research & Engineering (GMRE Inc.); Edwards (CA); Presencial; USD 90 000 - 140 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Gauss Management Research & Engineering (GMRE Inc.) is seeking an experienced professional to provide Advisory and Assistance Services in program/project and business management for RDT&E projects supporting the 412 Test Wing Groups and Divisions at Edwards AFB, CA.

The role covers test and evaluation, logistics, cost/price analysis, QA, and C4ISR-related systems, with a focus on safety and mission effectiveness.

Qualificações

• Experience leading 5th generation fighter maintenance operations, preferably F-22.
• Advanced knowledge of aircraft tools, test equipment, TOs, schematics and technical publications.
• Working knowledge of Safety, Tool Control, FOD, Supply, HAZMAT, Quality and Security programs.

Responsabilidades

• Provide day-to-day maintenance planning and oversight for an assigned F-22 at Edwards AFB, leading aircraft production and setting maintenance priorities.
• Coordinate with multiple disciplines in a joint workforce including Military, Civil Service, Lockheed Martin, and Boeing.
• Ensure compliance with technical instructions and provide management with status updates on progress, material availability, and production risks.

Conhecimentos

5th gen fighter maintenance

aircraft tooling & publications

safety, quality & security programs

Formação académica

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in applicable discipline

Bachelor’s degree substitutions: 6 years experience

Descrição da oferta de emprego

JOB SUMMARY

The Employee shall provide Advisory and Assistance Services (A&AS) in program/project and business management of RDT&E projects for the 412 Test Wing Groups and Divisions, to include Combined Test Forces (CTFs), for various aircraft platforms, systems, and associated facilities, in accordance with governing Operating Instructions, policies, and procedures.

Job Type

Full-time

Description

The Employee shall provide Advisory and Assistance Services (A&AS) in program/project and business management of RDT&E projects for the 412 Test Wing Groups and Divisions, to include Combined Test Forces (CTFs), for various aircraft platforms, systems, and associated facilities, in accordance with governing Operating Instructions, policies, and procedures. Provides technical support, conducts data analysis, and applies knowledge of engineering technology under the direction of engineering staff. Types of tasks include test and evaluation, test support, logistics, sustainment, operations analyses, manufacturing product assurance, technical studies, and various analyses and support activities including cost/price, human factors, safety, program/system security, FMS/Arms Export, command and control, intelligence, reliability, and maintainability (R&M), quality assurance (QA), and technical and engineering capability to ensure operational safety, suitability, and effectiveness. Systems requiring support include, but are not limited to, aircraft, aerial targets, air combat training equipment, global positioning equipment, air base operability equipment, munitions, missiles, electronics, explosives, bombs, warheads, fuzes, guns, ammunition and AF Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (C4ISR) systems.

Roles And Responsibilities

• This position will provide the day-to- day maintenance planning and oversight for an assigned F-22 aircraft at Edwards AFB, CA in support of flight test operations. Lead aircraft production, provide technical assistance, and set maintenance priorities.
• Innovatively solve F22 maintenance and modification schedule requirements and overall production requirements to support developmental test to upgrade the aircraft and subsystems; work with multiple maintenance disciplines in an integrated workforce environment that consists of Military, Civil Service, Lockheed Martin, and Boeing employees.
• This position will ensure the workforce follows governing technical instructions, and local operating instructions. Provide assessment and advise to management on status of work in progress, material availability, and potential production problems to ensure that personnel, equipment, materials, and services efficiently and effectively support the flight test schedule.

Why Work for GMRE?

GMRE is a small veteran-owned company who cares about our employees. We offer health, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k), vacation, Paid Time Off (PTO), or Paid Sick Leave (PSL) based on state laws, paid holidays, and life insurance to all permanent full-time employees. GMRE’s mission is to provide high quality engineering and technical services to help our customers grow and succeed.

GMRE is an equal opportunity employer. GMRE is committed to making employment decisions based on valid requirements, without regard to age 40 and over, color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, military or veteran status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation or any other applicable status protected by state or local laws.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Requirements

REQUIRED SKILLS/ABILITIES

• Experience in leading 5th generation fighter maintenance operations, preferably on the F-22 aircraft.
• Advanced knowledge of aircraft common and special tools and test equipment, aircraft technical orders/job guides/publications and schematic diagrams, drawings, charts, and technical publications.
• Working knowledge of Safety, Tool Control, Foreign Object damage (FOD), Supply, Hazardous Material (HAZMAT), Quality, and Security programs.

Education And Experience

• Level 3 - This skill level requires 3 to 10 years of experience and a bachelor’s or master’s degree in the applicable discipline. This skill level typically performs all functional duties independently.
• Level 4 - This skill level requires over 10 years of experience and a master’s degree in the applicable discipline. This skill level typically works on high-visibility or mission critical aspects of a given program and performs all functional duties independently. This skill level may oversee the efforts of less senior staff and/or be responsible for the efforts of all staff assigned to a specific job.
• Qualification Substitutions: Bachelor's Degree - 6 years’ work experience may be substituted for a bachelor’s degree or associate degree plus 4 years’ work experience may be substituted for a bachelor’s degree. Master's Degree - 12 years’ work experience may be substituted for a master’s degree or bachelor’s degree plus 8 years work experience may be substituted for a master’s degree

Security Clearance Requirements

• Must have a minimum of an active U.S. SECRET clearance and be subject to a government security investigation.

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift to 15 pounds at times.

Travel Required

• Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position for meetings, trainings, and/or site visits.