Senior Test Engineer - Airborne Weapons & T&E (Secret)

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

Job summary

Astrion is seeking a TEST ENGINEER A/A to support the 780th Test Squadron on the TMAS II contract at EGLIN AFB, FL. The candidate should have a working knowledge of airborne weapon systems and air-to-air/air-to-surface weapons testing.

Required is a master’s degree in engineering with 10+ years of relevant experience and an active Secret clearance. Strong communication, technical writing, and MS Office skills are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in engineering with 10+ years of relevant experience or equivalent education/experience.
• Active Secret clearance with eligibility for SAP.
• Ability to communicate clearly with multiple stakeholders and resolve competing test resource requirements.
• Self-motivated to learn new test systems and take responsibility for assignments.

Responsibilities

• Establish standards for test documentation and technical reporting.
• Provide technical review of test directives, methods, data packages and reports.
• Present test strategy and procedures to leadership and boards.
• Manage engineering duties for development, evaluation and operational tests of major programs.
• Develop test planning for emerging weapon programs.
• Provide support to the Flight Chief and coordinate with program offices and contractors.
• Brief and debrief aircrew on mission execution and requirements; act as Test Conductor during missions.

Skills

Active Secret clearance

Strong communication

Technical writing

Self-motivated

Team player

Able to coordinate tasks

Education

Master's degree in engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Astrion is seeking a TEST ENGINEER A/A to support the 780th Test Squadron on the TMAS II contract at EGLIN AFB, FL. The candidate should have a working knowledge of airborne weapon systems and air-to-air/air-to-surface weapons testing.

Required is a master’s degree in engineering with 10+ years of relevant experience and an active Secret clearance. Strong communication, technical writing, and MS Office skills are essential for success in this role.