Test Engineer - Flight Testing

JRC Careers • District of Columbia, United States, DC

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About The Position

JRC is hiring a Test Engineer to serve as a technical leader and advisor to its Navy customer, supporting the planning, coordination, and execution of Submarine Launched Ballistic Missile (SLBM) test activities. The role supports flight test instrumentation, spectrum management, systems integration, and acquisition activities in coordination with government stakeholders, industry partners, and national test range organizations.

The engineer will lead technical and management services for the Flight Test Instrumentation Unit of PAESSP, support frequency management and spectrum allocation, manage special engineering test controls and configuration changes, and represent PAESSP with national test range stakeholders. The position also supports coordination across PAESSP branches and field activities, industry partners, and flight test working groups, and develops and presents briefings and other products for senior leaders.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, such as Mechanical, Aerospace, Electrical, Systems, or a related discipline.
• At least 7 years of experience in defense system engineering.
• Demonstrated experience in missile systems design, integration, and verification.
• Knowledge of missile or weapon system testing.
• Knowledge of DoD 5000-series acquisition policies, including DoDI 5000.88 and 5000.02.
• Strong communication skills and ability to interface with DoW/DoD, Service PAEs, and industry partners.
• Active or recently adjudicated Top Secret clearance.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in Systems Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field.
• DAWIA Advanced Certification in Engineering or Program Management.
• Two years in a technical leadership role on a major defense acquisition program.
• Prior service aboard submarines and experience with flight testing.
• Management experience.
• High-quality communication and presentation dexterity.
• Process improvement certification (Black Belt).
• Experience supporting nuclear-capable or strategic missile programs.
• Experience with Spectrum XXI.

Responsibilities

• Serve as JRC’s Lead Engineer, providing management and technical services to the Flight Test Instrumentation Unit of PAESSP to meet SLBM test needs.
• Coordinate PAESSP frequency management and spectrum allocation for the Trident Missile and other acquisition priorities with JRC’s Spectrum Manager.
• Manage PAESSP’s Special Engineering Test process, including policy, controls, procedures, configuration control, and accounting for changes from the baseline related to flight test instrumentation experiments or instrumentation not yet incorporated into the baseline configuration.
• Represent PAESSP with National Test Range stakeholders and advocate for resources to support SLBM testing requirements.
• Coordinate with other PAESSP branches, PAESSP field activities, and industry partners on Flight Test Instrumentation Unit objectives, including inter-branch coordination, working groups, systems readiness tests, risk reviews, equipment refresh integrated product teams, and flight test planning and preparation.
• Develop leadership-level briefings, papers, and other products, and present briefings and products to senior leaders.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package.
• Employee benefits program supporting team members’ well-being and success.
• Opportunity to contribute to high-profile Department of Defense programs and make a positive impact.
• Collaborative work environment emphasizing teamwork, creativity, and innovation.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior