VENOM Lead Test Engineer

GMRE•Eglin Air Force Base, FL

10d

About The Position

The VENOM Lead Test Engineer provides subject-matter-expert advice and assistance to 40 FLTS Test Engineers throughout all phases of test activities to meet customer requirements. The role advises management, test engineers, aircrew, and teammates on system performance requirements, test objectives and plans, run cards and scripts, data collection and analysis, and test conclusions and reporting. It supports developmental testing of air-to-air and air-to-ground weapons systems, unique test platforms, fighter aircraft, and UAS in a special-program environment. The position supports technical and engineering integration, test planning and execution, mission planning, instrumentation and test-support coordination, safety and technical reviews, range-resource deconfliction, briefings, post-mission debriefs, data reduction and analysis, reporting, and follow-on recommendations. It also monitors contractor and subcontractor test progress, contributes to interoperability and performance analysis, supports secure IT systems, and assists with development of the TRMC UAS T&E Roadmap. The position requires an active U.S. TS/SCI clearance, a valid driver’s license, and the ability to pass a background check for access to the work location. Occasional travel is expected. GMRE offers benefits to permanent full-time employees.

Requirements

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
Excellent time-management skills and a demonstrated ability to meet deadlines.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Strong supervisory and leadership skills.
Ability to prioritize tasks and delegate when appropriate.
Ability to function in a fast-paced and sometimes stressful environment.
Ability to maintain regular attendance and punctuality.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
Ability to work flexible hours and respond on short notice as needed.
Ability to maintain a professional appearance.
Active U.S. TS/SCI clearance and eligibility to undergo a government security investigation.
Valid driver’s license; driving or renting a car for company business is expected with some frequency.
Ability to pass a background check to obtain access to the installation bases where work is performed.
Ability to sit for prolonged periods while working at a computer and lift up to 15 pounds at times.
Operator-based or other suitable experience on the F-15C/E, F-16C/D, A-10, or another fighter aircraft is needed to support a portion of the requirements.

Nice To Haves

U.S. Air Force Test Pilot School (TPS) Graduate Flight Training is highly desired.

Responsibilities

Provide expert technical, engineering, integration, and test-planning assistance, including customer meetings, reviews of prior test activities, development and review of MOTs and TDs, coordination of support equipment and instrumentation, facilitation of technical and safety reviews, and obtaining final test approval.
Advise on local test organizations and ground and flight test processes, procedures, safety, and environmental planning and execution.
Support developmental testing of air-to-air and air-to-ground weapons systems in a special-program environment and testing involving unique test platforms, ranges, airspace, and test facilities.
Participate in on-site and off-site programmatic and technical interchange meetings, identifying actions that contribute to test planning, execution, reporting, and briefings.
Provide expert knowledge and advice concerning fighter aircraft systems, UAS, flight operations, security guidance, data-processing software, and USAF policies to 40 FLTS government personnel.
Provide technical recommendations and subject-matter-expert-level briefings to test teams, leadership, customers, higher headquarters, and other internal and external audiences.
Schedule test activities using designated software, processes, and timelines.
Assist with complex test efforts, test design, satisfactory/unsatisfactory performance criteria, mission run cards, test-team briefings, and mission execution as a Test Conductor/Instructor.
Deconflict range resources and coordinate with JTTOCC and SOF; conduct post-mission debriefs; submit required reports; and apply DOE and other statistical tools to substantiate results and recommendations.
Verify that test-equipment hardware and software configurations meet mission data and security requirements for each sortie, and deconflict aircraft and stores.
Plan test and training missions using designated mission-planning software and prepare associated hardware.
Reduce and analyze post-mission data; compare data with truth sources or predictions; document data-reduction issues; investigate discrepancies; and develop findings, conclusions, data packages, letter reports, or technical reports.
Participate in working groups and technical reviews and make recommendations on technical matters and decisions.
Prepare and present technical briefings and studies to 40 FLTS and other appropriate management levels.
Observe contractor and subcontractor test progress, identify potential problem areas, and recommend resolutions to 40 FLTS.
Review and edit test plans and reports, including preparing materials for and uploading them to the Defense Technical Information Center.
Develop and execute data-acquisition methods, organize test data, and conduct initial reviews for accuracy and sufficiency.
Analyze systems interoperability and performance, evaluate new system software and updates, and work with systems-analysis, performance-measurement, and prediction models.
Advise and assist with preparation of Class-II modification requests for test support.
Maintain configuration and operation of secure IT systems for flight-line pre- and post-mission requirements.
Assist with development of the TRMC UAS T&E Roadmap, applying knowledge of UAS test needs and existing MRTFB test capabilities.
Maintain regular attendance and punctuality, work flexible hours, and respond on short notice as needed.
Travel occasionally for meetings, training, and/or site visits.