Mission Systems Test & Evaluation Engineer/Scientist

Naval Air Warfare Center Training Systems Division (NAWCTSD); Ridgecrest (CA); On-site; USD 147,000 - 197,000; Full time

Job summary

Naval Air Warfare Center Training Systems Division (NAWCTSD) China Lake seeks an Interdisciplinary Engineer/Scientist in the Mission Systems Test & Evaluation Division to lead test and evaluation activities for advanced mission systems.

The role includes directing test plans, conducting tests, analyzing data, and reporting results, while collaborating with IPT leadership to align objectives with national defense strategies and enterprise-wide directives.

Responsibilities

• You will manage Test and Evaluation efforts such as identification of critical program test elements, translating engineering test requirements into test plans, conducting of tests, engineering analysis of test data, and reporting of test results.
• You will serve as the principal engineering authority and strategic POC for integration, test, and evaluation of F/A-XX mission systems at NAWCWD in support of the NGAD Family of Systems IPT and PMA-230.
• You will work directly with the IPT and executive leadership to implement and steer necessary changes to IPT Vision and Strategies within the national Test and Evaluation organization.
• You will serve as the NAWCWD/IPT spokesperson on national committees, collaborating with DoD and Test and Evaluation leadership to align mission objectives with enterprise-wide directives and national security strategies.
• You will chair major program milestone events, technical reviews, and system engineering technical reviews (SETR).
• Formulate and approve highly novel Test and Evaluation methodologies, policies, and strategies to shape national goals where preceding guidelines do not exist.
• You will provide authoritative, final technical guidance to the PMA/IPT in the areas of test acquisition processes, data requirements, testing procedures, and complex ranges and facilities utilization.
• You will be responsible to the PMA and IPT for strategic-level and program planning, execution, reporting, multi-million dollar test budget formulation, and the comprehensive management of resources for mission system test programs.

Job description

Naval Air Warfare Center Training Systems Division (NAWCTSD) China Lake seeks an Interdisciplinary Engineer/Scientist in the Mission Systems Test & Evaluation Division to lead test and evaluation activities for advanced mission systems.

The role includes directing test plans, conducting tests, analyzing data, and reporting results, while collaborating with IPT leadership to align objectives with national defense strategies and enterprise-wide directives.