Senior Aviation Test & Evaluation Leader

CNA; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Part time

Job summary

CNA is seeking a part-time on-call Sr. Aviation Test & Evaluation Expert to join its Advanced Technology Assessment division. The role involves creating and reviewing air vehicle and weapons test designs, planning, and proposing program changes to fit client needs.

Experience with Navy test ranges and test wings is preferred. Applicants must have a Master’s degree in a related field and 18+ years in military flight testing, with TS clearance being required.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, Aerospace Engineering, or related field required; Military Test Pilot School graduate preferred.
• Eighteen years of cumulative experience in military flight testing, naval aviation operations and military air system acquisitions required.
• Demonstrated expertise in organizational management of flight test organizations and conduct of flight testing; ability to derive novel flight test design from technical requirements.

Responsibilities

• Works independently at client site(s) to ensure project organizational designs, test concepts, and test plans are feasible and integrated with supporting test sites.
• Uses Navy developmental and operational test experience to facilitate integrated test program implementation.
• Advises CNA leadership and partners with project directors to support and coordinate with sponsoring organizations.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Flight test organization management

Test plan development

Stakeholder coordination

Education

Master’s degree in a related technical field

Job description

CNA is seeking a part-time on-call Sr. Aviation Test & Evaluation Expert to join its Advanced Technology Assessment division. The role involves creating and reviewing air vehicle and weapons test designs, planning, and proposing program changes to fit client needs.

Experience with Navy test ranges and test wings is preferred. Applicants must have a Master’s degree in a related field and 18+ years in military flight testing, with TS clearance being required.