Flight Test Operations and Training

Iron Will Ventures•Huntsville, AL

About The Position

Iron Will Ventures, Inc. is seeking a Flight Test Operations and Training professional to support the planning, preparation, execution, and evaluation of complex flight test missions involving missile defense, hypersonic systems, and other advanced defense technologies. The role works alongside government and industry teams on mission readiness, test execution planning, operational assessments, training, and continuous improvement of flight test processes. It requires strong analytical and organizational skills, an understanding of flight test operations, and the ability to coordinate across technical and operational organizations. Iron Will Ventures is a mission-focused defense company supporting the Department of War and its industry partners in advancing national security capabilities. Its work includes advanced testing, technical analysis, and support for hypersonic, missile defense, and other critical technologies. The company states that it is an equal opportunity employer.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in engineering, mathematics, operations research, computer science, or a related technical discipline; equivalent relevant experience may be considered.
At least 5 years of relevant experience supporting flight test operations, test and evaluation, mission planning, operational analysis, training, or related defense programs.
Experience supporting complex Department of War test and evaluation activities.
Familiarity with flight test planning, mission execution procedures, operational requirements, and test readiness processes.
Experience developing, coordinating, or supporting technical training, operational rehearsals, or mission readiness activities.
Ability to analyze technical documentation, identify operational risks, and develop recommendations.
Experience coordinating across multidisciplinary government and contractor teams.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including preparation of technical documentation and leadership briefings.
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, mission-focused environment.
U.S. citizenship and an active Secret security clearance.

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting missile defense, hypersonic, ballistic missile, or other advanced weapons system flight testing.
Familiarity with Missile Defense Agency, military service, or other Department of War flight test organizations.
Experience supporting mission control operations, test director activities, or mission execution teams.
Experience developing and evaluating nominal and off-nominal mission execution scenarios.
Knowledge of launch commit criteria, test constraints, mission execution checklists, and test readiness assessments.
Experience developing training curricula, conducting mission rehearsals, evaluating personnel readiness, or supporting certification programs.
Familiarity with test resource coordination, instrumentation, sensors, and range operations.
Knowledge of flight test lessons learned processes, test standardization, and operational process improvement.
DAWIA certification in Test and Evaluation or related acquisition disciplines.

Responsibilities

Support the planning, coordination, execution, and evaluation of complex flight test missions.
Analyze flight test requirements, mission objectives, test configurations, and operational constraints to support mission readiness.
Review and assess test plans, mission execution procedures, launch commit criteria, and other flight test documentation.
Develop and evaluate nominal and off-nominal test scenarios to identify mission risks and improve operational preparedness.
Support the development, coordination, and execution of flight test training programs, mission rehearsals, and certification activities.
Assist in evaluating mission execution team readiness and identifying opportunities to improve operational performance.
Coordinate with government program offices, test organizations, range personnel, technical teams, and mission stakeholders.
Support mission readiness reviews, operational assessments, and test execution preparations.
Develop and refine flight test processes, procedures, checklists, training materials, and operational standards.
Analyze flight test lessons learned and recommend improvements to mission planning, execution, and operational effectiveness.
Prepare technical reports, briefings, assessments, and other documentation for program leadership and mission stakeholders.
Support multiple concurrent flight test activities while maintaining schedules, deliverables, and mission priorities.