Senior Principal Aviation T&E Programs Expert (Part-time)

CNA Corporation; California; On-site; USD 207,000 - 289,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Vision insurance

Paid time off

403(b) retirement plan

Job summary

CNA Corporation is hiring for a part-time on-call Sr. Aviation Test & Evaluation Expert located at NAS Pt. Mugu, California.

The role involves creating and reviewing air vehicle and weapons test designs, planning, and proposing program changes to fit client needs. The incumbent will leverage Navy test-range experience to speed test planning integration at client sites and advise leadership on E&T issues. The position requires a Master's degree in a related technical field, 18+ years of military

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, Aerospace Engineering, or related technical field; military Test Pilot School preferred.
• 18 years of cumulative experience in military flight testing, naval aviation operations and military air system acquisitions.
• Experience leading flight test organizations and coordinating test programs.
• Active Top Secret security clearance required.

Responsibilities

• Works independently at client site(s) to ensure project designs 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 coordinate with sponsoring organizations.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Flight test design

Test planning

Organizational leadership

Top Secret clearance

Education

Master's degree in engineering or related field

Job description

vision insurance, paid time off, 403(b), retirement plan

United States, California, Naval Air Station Point Mugu

Sep 04, 2026

PRIMARY PURPOSE

This position is located at NAS Pt. Mugu, California

CNA is hiring for a part-time on call Sr. Aviation Test & Evaluation Expert to join it's Advanced Technology Assessment division. This role would create and reviews air vehicle and weapons test design, planning and organizational plans and propose structural T&E program changes to better fit client organizational needs. Our Sr. Aviation T&E Programs Expert would apply experience with Navy test ranges and test wings to speed integration of test planning efforts at client sites. They would provide expert advice to Research Program Directors, Division Vice President on issues related to air system T&E.

CNA fosters an inclusive culture that values diverse backgrounds and perspectives. Our flexible and engaging work environment encourages iterative and creative collaboration at every stage of the problem solving process. Our employees are committed to helping clients develop effective solutions to better manage their programs through scientific, data-driven approaches. We are looking for creative and innovative individuals to help carry out our mission.

JOB DESCRIPTION AND/OR DUTIES

• 1. Works independently at client site(s) to ensure project organizational designs, test concepts, and test plans are feasible, technically adequate, and well-integrated with the supporting test sites.
• 2. Uses comprehensive knowledge and direct experience with Navy developmental and operational test organizations to facilitate integrated test program implementation.
• 3. Advises CNA leadership and partners with project directors to effectively support and coordinate with sponsoring organizations.
• 4. Performs other duties as assigned.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• 1. Education: Master's degree in Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, Aerospace Engineering, or related technical field required, or equivalent combination of education and/or experience. Accredited military Test Pilot School graduate strongly preferred.
• 2. Experience: Eighteen years of cumulative experience in military flight testing, naval aviation operations and military air system acquisitions required. Direct experience with both air developmental test and operational test is required. Executive leadership experience of a military flight test organization strongly preferred.
• 3. Skills: Demonstrated expertise in organizational management of flight test organizations and conduct of flight testing. Ability to derive novel flight test design from technical requirements and guide test plan creation. Capacity to coordinate test organization, acquisition program and service security stakeholder planning.
• 4. Other: Active Top Secret security clearance required.

CNA offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package, which includes health, dental, and vision insurance, life and disability insurance, and a 403(b) retirement plan with employer matching.

Additionally, we provide generous paid time off programs to promote a health work-life balance.

CNA is committed to providing equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, family medical history or genetic information, political affiliation, military service and protected veterans, or other non-merit based factors. In addition to federal legal requirements, CNA complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. These protections extend to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting and hiring practices, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training and career development programs. For more information about EEO protections, please view the EEO is the law posters here: "EEO is the Law" Poster", "EEO Poster Supplement". The pay transparency policy is available here: Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Poster. To be considered for hire, all individuals applying for positions with CNA are subject to a background investigation. For positions requiring access to classified information, U.S. citizenship is required. Individuals will also be subject to an additional government background investigation, and continued employment eligibility is contingent upon the ability to obtain and maintain an active security clearance.