Flight Test Engineer - SME

AstrionEglin Air Force Base, FL
Onsite

About The Position

Astrion has an exciting opportunity for a FLIGHT TEST ENGINEER - SME for the TMAS2_96TW Contract, supporting the Air Force Division located on the EGLIN AFB, FL.

Requirements

  • Must have an Active SECRET clearance
  • Master's degree in an applicable discipline, preferably in mechanical, electrical, or aerospace engineering.
  • Ten (10+) years of flight test experience is required.
  • Requires knowledge of professional engineering concepts, principles, and techniques including substantive experience in the field of test and evaluation of new or modified weapon systems.
  • Subject Matter Experts are typically identified as recognized Industry leaders for a given area of expertise.

Nice To Haves

  • Experience working with Operational or Developmental Test organizations is highly desired.
  • Proficiency in the use and integration of Microsoft Office applications.
  • Experience with range operations, safety, scheduling, and airspace use.
  • Knowledge of Eglin-based flight test processes and procedures, especially Developmental Test and Evaluation
  • Flight Safety Course, Weapons School or Test Pilot School.

Responsibilities

  • Develops and plans test strategies, writes test plans, and publishes test reports using a working knowledge of military test and training range operations, flight safety, scheduling, and airspace restrictions.
  • Writes test procedures, test cards, and conducts test events and writes test event reports.
  • Leads test teams comprised of test engineers, data scientists, technicians, maintenance, flight schedulers, pilots, and aircrew.
  • Manages test schedules for multiple lines of test and aircraft conducting concurrent operations.
  • Applies a strong understanding of current fighter tactics and weapon system capabilities to test planning, execution, and reporting activities.
  • Plans and programs Hardware and Software test series and individual test missions.
  • Interfaces with weapon system prime contractors and the government System Program Office (SPO) regarding test objectives, schedules, budgets, and Methods of Test.
  • Typically works on high-visibility or mission critical aspects of a given program.
  • Coordinates aircraft modification schedules and availability of program-owned special test equipment.
  • Travels to defense contractors’ facilities, out-of-state test sites, and other locations for periods of time in support of various test programs.
  • Must be able to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
  • Must be able to work effectively as part of a test team, and to lead and direct the work of others.
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