R&D Tactical Fighter Pilot: Aircraft Innovation

Textron; California (MO); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

ATAC, a Textron Systems division, seeks a Research & Development Manager for Tactical Aircraft to lead evaluation and integration of fighter aircraft into ATAC’s fleet. The role focuses on developing technical solutions for future proposals and supporting aircraft acquisitions aligned with US Navy/Marine/ Air Force needs.

Responsibilities include evaluating aircraft, drafting proposals, managing system requirements, and coordinating with engineering, mission systems, and program management teams

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in relevant Engineering field (required)
• Master’s Degree in Engineering or Business related field (desired)
• Test Pilot School graduate (required)
• 8 years of industry and government experience in fighter aircraft mission and radar systems integration, test and evaluation (required)
• Former military service (required)
• Active Top Secret clearance (required)
• Ability to attain and maintain Special Access Program clearance requirements (required)
• Defense Acquisition University coursework in Test & Evaluation, Systems Engineering, Logistics, Acquisition, Risk Management, and/or Intellectual Property & Data Rights (required)

Responsibilities

• Research existing fighter aircraft that can cost-effectively be integrated into ATAC’s fleet.
• Assist with drafting Requests for Proposals (RFPs) to industry or foreign governments.
• Assist the Director of R&D in evaluating potential aircraft acquisitions or modernization upgrades.
• Assist the R&D Senior Manager of Tactical Mission Systems with integration of EO/IR sensors, EW equipment, AESA radars, HMCS onto ATAC aircraft.
• Assist the R&D Chief Engineer with developing and managing systems-level requirements.
• Assist the Capture Manager with proposal development and strategy.
• Assist aircraft Program Managers with requirements derivation, management, verification and validation efforts.
• Assist aircraft Program Managers with Test & Evaluation planning and execution.

Skills

Fighter aircraft experience

Adaptable to fast-paced environment

Initiative in proposal development

Strong analytical mindset

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

Master’s Degree in Engineering or Business

Test Pilot School

Tools

AESA radars

EO/IR sensors

Helmet Mounted Cueing Systems

Job description

ATAC, a Textron Systems division, seeks a Research & Development Manager for Tactical Aircraft to lead evaluation and integration of fighter aircraft into ATAC’s fleet. The role focuses on developing technical solutions for future proposals and supporting aircraft acquisitions aligned with US Navy/Marine/ Air Force needs.

Responsibilities include evaluating aircraft, drafting proposals, managing system requirements, and coordinating with engineering, mission systems, and program management teams