Secret-Clearance Test Engineer — Air Weapons Systems

Astrion; Eglin Air Force Base (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Astrion is seeking a Test Engineer A/G to support the 780th Test Squadron on the TMAS II contract at EGLIN AFB, FL. The role requires knowledge of airborne weapon systems and experience with developmental weapons and operational testing.

Aircrew experience is highly desired and an active Secret clearance is required. The engineer will establish test standards, review directives and data, and represent the squadron in coordination with multiple stakeholders and agencies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering and 3+ years of relevant experience; years of experience may be substituted for education per customer approval.
• Active Secret clearance with eligibility for Special Access Programs.
• Ability to communicate clearly to multiple stakeholders and resolve competing test resource requirements.
• Self-motivated to learn new systems under test and proactively meet program requirements.
• Must have strong communication skills and possess some technical writing skills.

Responsibilities

• Establishes standards for test documentation and technical reporting.
• Provides technical review of test directives, methods of test, data packages, and technical reports.
• Present test strategy, objectives, and procedures to unit leaders at safety and test boards.
• Provide technical management and engineering duties for test and evaluation across major programs.
• Develop test planning documentation for emerging weapon programs.
• Provide range of technical and administrative support to the Flight Chief.
• Represent the Squadron and AFTC at conferences with multiple commands and industry on T&E matters.

Skills

Active Secret clearance

Clear communication

Self-motivated

Team collaboration

Technical writing

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Astrion is seeking a Test Engineer A/G to support the 780th Test Squadron on the TMAS II contract at EGLIN AFB, FL. The role requires knowledge of airborne weapon systems and experience with developmental weapons and operational testing.

Aircrew experience is highly desired and an active Secret clearance is required. The engineer will establish test standards, review directives and data, and represent the squadron in coordination with multiple stakeholders and agencies.