Flight Test Instrumentation Operations Manager

DCS Corporation; Ridgecrest (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

DCS Corporation in Ridgecrest, CA seeks a working supervisor to lead the Flight Test Support (Instrumentation) Engineering Team, directing day-to-day technical activities to support the Advanced Weapons Laboratory IPT for the government customer. You will develop, mentor, and coordinate staff to meet mission requirements and ensure compliance with safety, security, and quality standards.

Responsibilities include managing task order work, staffing, flight test asset coordination, and providing

Qualifications

• U.S. Citizenship required.
• BS/BA Degree or 14+ years of Aircraft Instrumentation experience in lieu of degree.
• Candidate must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.
• Experience with Naval Aviation regulatory requirements (COMNAVAIRFORINST 4790.2, NAVAIR 3710.1G) preferred.
• Experience leading multiple flight/instrumentation operations under time pressure.

Responsibilities

• Manage all Task Order direct work and staff allocation decisions.
• Supervise technical staff, hire staff, and assign staff within Operations to meet flight test needs.
• Ensure safety, security, and quality compliance per regulations.
• Lead and coordinate flight test assets and instrumentation tasks.
• Provide advisory support to government and contractor stakeholders on instrumentation issues.
• Coordinate with Managers and IPT leads for seamless customer support.
• Generate and deconflict flight schedules; train staff on flight scheduling.

Skills

Team leadership

Regulatory compliance

Naval aviation knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

AMPSS system

Job description

DCS Corporation in Ridgecrest, CA seeks a working supervisor to lead the Flight Test Support (Instrumentation) Engineering Team, directing day-to-day technical activities to support the Advanced Weapons Laboratory IPT for the government customer. You will develop, mentor, and coordinate staff to meet mission requirements and ensure compliance with safety, security, and quality standards.

Responsibilities include managing task order work, staffing, flight test asset coordination, and providing