Test Engineer, A/G

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

Overview

TEST ENGINEER A/G

LOCATION:Eglin AFB, FL

JOB STATUS:Full-timeCLEARANCE: Secret or higher, SAP eligible

CERTIFICATION: n/a

TRAVEL:up to 10%

Astrion has an exciting opportunity for a TEST ENGINEER A/Gto support the 780th Test Squadron on the TMAS II contract at EGLIN AFB, FL. The 780th Test Squadron is the Air Force's developmental test agency for air-to-air, air-to-surface, direct-fire, and advanced munitions. The candidate should have a working knowledge of airborne weapon systems; USAF, USN, or Marines fighter/bomber tactics and or airborne weapons employment. Prior experience in developmental weapons, and/or operational testing is highly desired. Aircrew experience is highly desired.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering and 3+ years of relevant experience; Years of experience may be substituted for education requirement, 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 be proactive to meet program requirements and take responsibility for identifying, organizing, coordinating, executing necessary tasks leading to the successful accomplishment of assigned duties.
• Must have a demonstrated ability to work as part of an integrated team.
• Must have strong communication skills and possess some technical writing skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS

• Experience in DoD weapons acquisition process.
• Flight test or Aircrew flight experience with military fighter/ Bomber aircraft.
• Test Conductor experience with military systems.
• Experience with USAF and USN fighter/bomber/attack Test, operations and weapon systems.
• Test Pilot School graduate or Fighter Weapons School (Top Gun) graduate desired.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Establishes standards for test documentation and technical reporting.
• Provides technical review of test directives, methods of test, data packages, letter reports, and technical reports.
• Present test strategy, objectives, and procedures to unit leaders at Safety Review Boards and Test Approval Boards.
• Provides technical management and accomplishes engineering duties related to the test and evaluation of major programs to include development tests, engineering evaluation tests, operational evaluation tests, and joint T&E programs on air-to-air/air-to-surface weapons.
• Develop test planning documentation for an emerging weapon program.
• Provides a range of technical and administrative support to the Flight Chief
• Represents the Squadron and AFTC at conferences and with other commands, HQ USAF, HQ USA, HQ USN, OSD, Department of Homeland Security (DHS), foreign nations, or industry on matters pertaining to the T&E of conventional weapons systems and their compatibility with various airborne, seaborne, or ground systems.
• Forecast test assets and range requirements.
• Integrate with program offices and prime contractors.
• Brief and debrief executing aircrew on mission execution and requirements.
• Act a Test Conductor during Test mission execution.

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