Hypersonic Systems Test Director — Lead & Innovate

Air Force Test Center; Tullahoma (TN); Hybrid; USD 126,000 - 192,000; Full time

Job summary

Air Force Test Center at Arnold AFB, TN seeks a Supervisory General Engineer to direct the 715th Test Squadron, Hypersonic Systems Test, overseeing ground and flight test programs for hypersonics. The role leads a large team of government and contractor personnel, manages test planning and execution, and partners with AFRL and other agencies to advance hypersonic technology.

Salary for 2026 ranges from 125,776 to 192,331 with situational telework and up to 25% travel; recruitment/relocation

Qualifications

• ABET-accredited bachelor’s degree in aerospace, mechanical, or closely related field.
• Security clearance required.
• APDP certification or ability to obtain within grace period.
• Willingness to travel up to 25%.

Responsibilities

• Lead a 180-member government/contractor squad supporting hypersonic test and evaluation through development, ground and flight test, and analysis.
• Oversee test planning, execution, and reporting for facilities and test units.
• Coordinate with Participating Test Organizations (PTOs) and agencies to integrate hypersonic testing needs.
• Provide expert engineering guidance to management on objectives and programs.

Skills

Supervisory leadership

Leadership

Strategic engagement

Hypersonics knowledge

Education

ABET engineering degree

Job description

Air Force Test Center at Arnold AFB, TN seeks a Supervisory General Engineer to direct the 715th Test Squadron, Hypersonic Systems Test, overseeing ground and flight test programs for hypersonics. The role leads a large team of government and contractor personnel, manages test planning and execution, and partners with AFRL and other agencies to advance hypersonic technology.

Salary for 2026 ranges from 125,776 to 192,331 with situational telework and up to 25% travel; recruitment/relocation