Staff Central Test Authority

University of Dayton•Layton, UT

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The Central Test Authority will assist the Reliability and Maintainability (R&M) Office to successfully accomplish test execution projects associated with munitions, legacy training aircraft, and weapon systems. This role will support technical and programmatic functions within R&M, ensuring assigned test programs and test project tasks are technically sound with appropriate technical risk mitigation, meet or exceed performance and safety standards, and assist Program Offices in staying on-time and on-cost while reducing technical risk. Working closely with government, this position will utilize research, critical thinking, creativity, and good judgment to evaluate and inform recommendations, while keeping USAF Test Leadership advised of significant actions or challenges.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Engineering Management, or related technical field.
Minimum 5 years of experience in engineering or test program
2 years of formal Test Program Experience
Active US Security Clearance
Proven track record of working directly with or advising USAF Program Offices in testing related efforts.
Ability to work independently and with peers/Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to plan, track, and analyze test projects
Familiarity with USAF multiple airframes (A-10, F-16, F-22)
1 year experience analyzing and interpreting Test and Evaluation guidance, informing test application and management
Demonstrated experience tracking schedule, managing risks and mitigation techniques, and monitoring safety of tests
Effective written communication skills
Proficiency with MS Office Suite – namely Outlook, PowerPoint, and Excel
Attention to detail.
Must be a U.S. Citizen.
Minimum of 10 years of experience as an engineer or in test program (R3)
Minimum 6 years of formal test program experience (R3)

Nice To Haves

MS in technical or management field
Possess formal Test Credentials (foundational or practitioner) from DAU (WarU) or equivalent
Graduate of Edwards Test Pilot School (Pilot or Flight Test Engineer)
Demonstrated experience with multiple AF airframes (prefer A-10, F-16, F-22, Munitions).
Self motivated & organized with ability to work effectively with minimal supervision
Demonstrated successful collaboration within a multi disciplinary team
Demonstrated problem solving and time management skills.
Demonstrated customer focus and record of customer satisfaction
Ability to create and maintain focus out of ambiguity
Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt Certification
Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification

Responsibilities

Assist Reliability and Maintainability (R&M) Office to successfully accomplish test execution projects associated with munitions, legacy training aircraft, and weapon systems.
Support technical and programmatic functions within R&M.
Ensure assigned test programs and test project tasks are technically sound with appropriate technical risk mitigation.
Ensure test programs meet or exceed performance and safety standards.
Assist Program Offices in staying on-time and on-cost while reducing technical risk.
Utilize research, critical thinking, creativity, and good judgment to evaluate and inform recommendations.
Keep USAF Test Leadership advised of significant actions or challenges.
Plan, track, and analyze test projects.
Analyze and interpret Test and Evaluation guidance, informing test application and management.
Track schedule, manage risks and mitigation techniques, and monitor safety of tests.
Communicate effectively in writing.
Proficiency with MS Office Suite – namely Outlook, PowerPoint, and Excel.
Attention to detail.