Flight Test Engineer - SME with Security Clearance

Astrion; Eglin Air Force Base (FL); On-site; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Astrion seeks a Flight Test Engineer- SME for the TMAS2_96TW Contract at Eglin AFB, FL. This role supports Air Force test programs, developing and executing test strategies, ensuring safety and compliance and coordinating complex test activities.

The candidate will lead test teams, manage schedules, and interface with prime contractors and the SPO. An active SECRET clearance and extensive flight test background are required.

Qualifications

• Active SECRET clearance required.
• U.S. Citizenship required.
• 10+ years of flight test experience.
• F-16 flight test experience preferred.
• Knowledge of test and evaluation of weapon systems.

Responsibilities

• Develops and plans test strategies and test reports.
• Writes test procedures and conducts test events and reports.
• Leads test teams of engineers, data scientists, technicians, and pilots.
• Manages test schedules for multiple concurrent tests and aircraft.
• Applies fighter tactics and weapon system knowledge to test planning and reporting.
• Plans hardware and software test series and individual missions.
• Interfaces with prime contractors and government SPO on objectives, schedules and budgets.
• Coordinates aircraft modification schedules and availability of test equipment.
• Travels to defense sites and contractor facilities as needed to support tests.

Skills

Active SECRET clearance

US Citizenship

Flight test experience

F-16 flight test experience

Test and evaluation knowledge

Leadership of test teams

Education

Master's degree in mechanical/electrical/aerospace engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Overview FLIGHT TEST ENGINEER - SME LOCATION: Eglin AFB, FL JOB STATUS: Full-time

CLEARANCE: Secret CERTIFICATION: TRAVEL: as needed Astrion has an exciting opportunity for a FLIGHT TEST ENGINEER - SME for the TMAS2_96TW Contract, supporting the Air Force Division located on the EGLIN AFB, FL.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS

• Must have an Active SECRET clearance. U.S. Citizenship is required.
• Master's degree in an applicable discipline, preferably in mechanical, electrical, or aerospace engineering.
• Ten (10+) years of flight test experience is required.
• F-16 flight test experience.
• Requires knowledge of professional engineering concepts, principles, and techniques including substantive experience in the field of test and evaluation of new or modified weapon systems.
• Subject Matter Experts are typically identified as recognized Industry leaders for a given area of expertise.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS

• Experience working with Operational or Developmental Test organizations is highly desired.
• Proficiency in the use and integration of Microsoft Office applications.
• Experience with range operations, safety, scheduling, and airspace use.
• Knowledge of Eglin-based flight test processes and procedures, especially Developmental Test and Evaluation
• Flight Safety Course, Weapons School or Test Pilot School.
• Air Force or Navy Test Pilot School graduate is highly desired.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develops and plans test strategies, writes test plans, and publishes test reports using a working knowledge of military test and training range operations, flight safety, scheduling, and airspace restrictions.
• Writes test procedures, test cards, and conducts test events and writes test event reports.
• Leads test teams comprised of test engineers, data scientists, technicians, maintenance, flight schedulers, pilots, and aircrew.
• Manages test schedules for multiple lines of test and aircraft conducting concurrent operations.
• Applies a strong understanding of current fighter tactics and weapon system capabilities to test planning, execution, and reporting activities.
• Plans and programs Hardware and Software test series and individual test missions.
• Interfaces with weapon system prime contractors and the government System Program Office (SPO) regarding test objectives, schedules, budgets, and Methods of Test.
• Typically works on high-visibility or mission critical aspects of a given program.
• Coordinates aircraft modification schedules and availability of program-owned special test equipment.
• Travels to defense contractors' facilities, out-of-state test sites, and other locations for periods of time in support of various test programs.
• Must be able to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Must be able to work effectively as part of a test team, and to lead and direct the work of others.

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