Lead Test Engineer - VENOM (PL)
About The Position
The Lead Test Engineer leads end-to-end technical test efforts for ground and flight activities, including requirements refinement, test-objective definition, development of methods of test, execution oversight, and planning for data collection, instrumentation, and analysis. The role directs mission planning and post-mission analysis using accepted test and evaluation processes, models and simulations, hardware-in-the-loop, measurement facilities, and open-air ranges. Findings are synthesized into briefings, letter reports, and formal technical reports. The position provides senior technical advice across avionics, sensors and seekers, weapons integration, interoperability, survivability and vulnerability, electromagnetic effects, and C5ISR. It also mentors engineers and test personnel, applies relevant AFMC/AFTC flight-test policy and government processes, participates in technical and safety reviews, and represents the program to government, industry, and academic stakeholders.
Requirements
- Recognized subject-matter expert with exceptional or highly unique expertise, able to perform all functional duties independently and oversee the efforts of others as needed.
- Extensive, recent experience planning, conducting, and analyzing ground and flight integration testing for air-launched weapons, avionics/sensors, and mission systems.
- Demonstrated mastery of test documentation, including Methods of Test, data packages, letter reports, and technical reports.
- Mastery of data reduction and analysis to produce defensible conclusions.
- Proven ability to lead cross-disciplinary teams and mentor engineers and test personnel in complex T&E environments.
- Ability to obtain and maintain appropriate DoD clearances; eligibility for SAP/SCI may be required based on program needs.
Nice To Haves
- Recent Team Eglin test experience, including integration with JTTOCC and range assets.
- Familiarity with one-of-a-kind test platforms and ETTC processes.
- Experience supporting interoperability/performance assessments for new fighter software baselines, UAS T&E roadmap inputs, and TRMC initiatives.
Responsibilities
- Lead end-to-end technical efforts by refining requirements, defining test objectives, authoring methods of test, and overseeing ground and flight test execution.
- Ensure data collection plans, instrumentation needs, and analysis methods produce valid, decision-quality results.
- Direct mission planning and post-mission analysis using accepted T&E processes, models and simulations, hardware-in-the-loop, measurement facilities, and open-air ranges.
- Synthesize test findings into briefings, letter reports, and formal technical reports.
- Provide senior technical advisement on avionics, sensors and seekers, weapons integration, interoperability, survivability and vulnerability, electromagnetic effects, and C5ISR.
- Mentor engineers and test personnel.
- Apply applicable AFMC/AFTC flight-test policy and government processes during supported activities and participate in technical and safety reviews.
- Represent the program with internal stakeholders and external partners across government, industry, and academia, and communicate complex technical matters to varied audiences.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
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