F-16 Flight Test Director & Simulation Lead

CAE USA; Arlington (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Work-life balance

Professional development

Advancement opportunities

Job summary

CAE USA in Arlington, Texas seeks a Test Director to lead testing and evaluation of military flight simulation systems, ensuring program requirements are verified and validated prior to customer acceptance.

You will manage integration, test planning, and execution, collaborate with SMEs and customers, and travel as needed; DoD clearance a plus. The role offers a challenging path in defense and security training technology.

Qualifications

• Experience testing military flight simulation systems.
• Ability to lead a cross-functional test team.
• Strong communication with customer users and SMEs.

Responsibilities

• Participate in all phases of system design, including requirements definition.
• Lead test efforts: system tests, acceptance tests, configuration, scheduling, and customer interface.
• Write test plans, conduct tests, document results, and manage discrepancy resolution.
• Manage hardware and software system integration.
• Monitor testing costs, schedule and technical issues.
• Coordinate with customers and end users.

Skills

Pilot experience (F-16 Block 40/50)

Team leadership

Excellent communication

Security clearance awareness

Willingness to travel

Education

Bachelor's degree in business, Computer Science, or Engineering

Weapons School or Strike Fighter Tactics Instructor experience

Job description

CAE USA in Arlington, Texas seeks a Test Director to lead testing and evaluation of military flight simulation systems, ensuring program requirements are verified and validated prior to customer acceptance.

You will manage integration, test planning, and execution, collaborate with SMEs and customers, and travel as needed; DoD clearance a plus. The role offers a challenging path in defense and security training technology.