Flight Test Planning & Training Specialist

Iron Will Ventures; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Iron Will Ventures, Inc. seeks a Flight Test Operations and Training professional in Huntsville, AL to support planning, execution, and evaluation of complex flight test missions involving missile defense, hypersonic systems, and other advanced defense technologies.

The role collaborates with government and industry teams to ensure mission readiness, develop training programs, and continuously improve flight test processes through rigorous analysis and documentation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related technical discipline.
• 5+ years of relevant experience supporting flight test operations or defense programs.
• Experience supporting complex Department of War test and evaluation activities.
• Familiarity with flight test planning and mission execution procedures.
• Experience developing training curricula and mission readiness activities.
• Ability to analyze technical documentation and identify risks.
• Experience coordinating across government and contractor teams.
• Strong written and verbal communication and briefing skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• US citizenship and an active Secret clearance.

Responsibilities

• Support planning, coordination, execution, and evaluation of complex flight test missions.
• Analyze flight test requirements, mission objectives, test configurations, and constraints to support readiness.
• Review and assess test plans, mission procedures, launch criteria, and other documentation.
• Develop and evaluate nominal and off-nominal test scenarios to identify risks and improve readiness.
• Support development, coordination, and execution of flight test training programs, rehearsals, and certifications.
• Assist in evaluating mission execution team readiness and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Coordinate with government program offices, test organizations, range personnel, technical teams, and stakeholders.
• Support mission readiness reviews, operational assessments, and test execution preparations.
• Develop and refine flight test processes, procedures, checklists, training materials, and operational standards.
• Analyze lessons learned and recommend improvements to planning and execution.
• Prepare technical reports, briefings, and documents for leadership and stakeholders.
• Support multiple concurrent flight test activities while maintaining schedules and priorities.

Skills

Flight test operations

Operational analysis

Test & evaluation

Training development

Communication

Active Secret clearance

Multitasking

US citizenship

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related discipline

Job description

Iron Will Ventures, Inc. seeks a Flight Test Operations and Training professional in Huntsville, AL to support planning, execution, and evaluation of complex flight test missions involving missile defense, hypersonic systems, and other advanced defense technologies.

The role collaborates with government and industry teams to ensure mission readiness, develop training programs, and continuously improve flight test processes through rigorous analysis and documentation.