MQ-4 Triton Fleet Release Lead with Security Clearance

Tekla Research, Inc.; Patuxent Highland (MD); On-site; USD 150,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental & Vision

Retirement 401K

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Tekla Research, Inc. in Patuxent River, MD seeks a MQ-4 Triton Fleet Release Lead with a Master's degree and a SECRET clearance to coordinate fleet test and evaluation efforts. The role requires deep NAVAIR/NAWCAD engineering experience and leadership of an integrated test team.

The position emphasizes collaboration with government, contractor, and fleet stakeholders on upgrades to the MQ-4C Triton. Salary ranges from $150,000 to $180,000 per year, with standard benefits.

Qualifications

• Minimum of at least 6 years of NAVAIR or NAWCAD engineering experience.
• Three Years Of Experience Performing The Foregoing Engineering Functions.
• At least 3 years of the total experience shall have consisted of performing engineering functions with respect to support, research or development of mechanical, electrical, or aerospace systems plus experience in requirements development, test planning, coordinating and executing test and evaluation activities, analysis of data products, and presentation and documentation of system performance results. Three years experience on high-visibility or mission critical aspects of a given program.
• Three year's experience overseeing the efforts of less senior staff and be responsible for the efforts of all staff assigned to a specific job. more senior positions performing functional duties of a similar position.
• The Masters' degree may be waived to a Bachelor's degree with six additional years of NAVAIR, NAWCAD engineering experience.
• Integrated Test Team leadership and coordination
• Collaboration between government, contractor, and fleet stakeholders in support of a large program
• Large unmanned aircraft experience

Responsibilities

• Directly responsible for coordinating all aspects of MQ-4 Triton Fleet Release test and evaluation in support of fleet deployment.
• Collaborate between MQ-4 Integrated Test Team, PMA-262, Northrop Grumman, and external vendors to coordinate schedules, resources, requirements, staffing, and capabilities in upcoming upgrades to the MQ-4C Triton.
• Setup and run coordination meetings, create schedules, track required resources and determine test team priorities.
• Addresses scientific, engineering or business objectives and interfaces with project teams to address project objectives. Benefits: Medical, Dental, & Vision Plan, short- and long-term disability, accidental death & dismemberment, 401K retirement & matching, Tuition assistance program, direct deposit, leave package and 11 paid federal holidays. Salary: The projected salary range for this position is $150,000-$180,000; however, this is not a guarantee of salary.
• Salary will be set based on experience and contractual requirements

Skills

Leadership

Test coordination

Requirements development

Stakeholder collaboration

Unmanned aircraft experience

Education

Master's degree

Job description

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  NAS Patuxent River, MD Must be U.S. Citizen Clearance Required: SECRET Education: Master's degree (MS) in an Engineering or related technical field discipline, or computer science, information systems management, mathematics, operations research, or statistics from an accredited college or university.

  
  

MQ-4 Triton Fleet Release Lead

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  NAS Patuxent River, MD Must be U.S. Citizen Clearance Required: SECRET Education: Master's degree (MS) in an Engineering or related technical field discipline, or computer science, information systems management, mathematics, operations research, or statistics from an accredited college or university.

  
  

Experience

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  Minimum of at least 6 years of NAVAIR or NAWCAD engineering experience.

  
  

Three Years Of Experience Performing The Foregoing Engineering Functions.

Alternatively, at least 10 years experience applying knowledge of analytical methodologies, management principles, hardware and software systems structures and operation, and aircraft systems or requirements to solve project problems.

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  At least 3 years of the total experience shall have consisted of performing engineering functions with respect to support, research or development of mechanical, electrical, or aerospace systems plus experience in requirements development, test planning, coordinating and executing test and evaluation activities, analysis of data products, and presentation and documentation of system performance results. Three years experience on high-visibility or mission critical aspects of a given program.

  
  


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  Three year's experience overseeing the efforts of less senior staff and be responsible for the efforts of all staff assigned to a specific job. more senior positions performing functional duties of a similar position.

  
  

A journeyman employee level person typically performs all functional duties independently.

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  The Masters' degree may be waived to a Bachelor's degree with six additional years of NAVAIR, NAWCAD engineering experience. Desired Experience

  
  


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  Integrated Test Team leadership and coordination

  
  


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  Collaboration between government, contractor, and fleet stakeholders in support of a large program

  
  


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  Large unmanned aircraft experience

  
  

Position Description

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  Directly responsible for coordinating all aspects of MQ-4 Triton Fleet Release test and evaluation in support of fleet deployment.

  
  


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  Collaborate between MQ-4 Integrated Test Team, PMA-262, Northrop Grumman, and external vendors to coordinate schedules, resources, requirements, staffing, and capabilities in upcoming upgrades to the MQ-4C Triton.

  
  


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  Setup and run coordination meetings, create schedules, track required resources and determine test team priorities.

  
  


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  Addresses scientific, engineering or business objectives and interfaces with project teams to address project objectives. Benefits: Medical, Dental, & Vision Plan, short- and long-term disability, accidental death & dismemberment, 401K retirement & matching, Tuition assistance program, direct deposit, leave package and 11 paid federal holidays. Salary: The projected salary range for this position is $150,000-$180,000; however, this is not a guarantee of salary.

  
  


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  Salary will be set based on experience and contractual requirements