Develop, prepare, and coordinate comprehensive Program Integrated Test Plans (ITP), detailed Test & Evaluation (T&E) plans, and associated documentation including requirements traceability, verification metrics, and program requirements
Lead the development and standardization of test methods, procedures, and processes to ensure repeatability, productivity, and continuous improvement through lessons learned
Integrate BT&E capabilities and resources with other IPTs, Systems Engineering, government stakeholders, industry partners, suppliers, and customers to ensure seamless test execution and alignment with program objectives
Conduct testability assessments of engineering requirements and oversee disciplined cost, schedule, and configuration management to meet program baselines and commitments
Manage the Test Program baseline, participate in change management, and ensure synchronization of organization, work statements, schedules, costs, and RIO
Lead proposal efforts including development of technical and cost volumes, program execution plans, and basis of estimates (BOE), and support contract negotiations
Serve as a Test Mission Assurance Readiness Review board member and support various program reviews such as Critical Design Review, Test Readiness Review, Flight Readiness Review, Operational Test Readiness Review, Non-Advocate Reviews, and Program Management Reviews
Oversee test data analysis, processing, calibration, and validation; approve test data prior to customer delivery; and guide the design of test hardware, software, and systems to meet test requirements
Coordinate cross-functional teams to establish teaming plans, support agreements, and first-time quality processes that underpin successful T&E outcomes
Manage test modification kits for test aircraft from requirements development through delivery at modification sites
Analyze and verify staffing forecasts and lead internal BT&E Program Management Reviews
Facilitate strategic analysis, industry assessments, capital investments, and technology review boards to optimize test execution strategies
Train and mentor team members, ensuring calibration system readiness and data validity, while working under minimal direction

Requirements

Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited course of study in engineering, engineering technology (includes manufacturing engineering technology), chemistry, physics, mathematics, data science, or computer science
2+ years of experience supporting a military flight test program
3+ years of experience with system assembly, integration & test, including requirements traceability culminating in requirements validation & verification
1+ years of experience estimating costs and developing schedules meeting EVM requirements

Benefits

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Hard Skills & Tools

Test PlansTest & Evaluation (T&E)Requirements TraceabilityVerification MetricsCost ManagementSchedule ManagementConfiguration ManagementData AnalysisCalibrationRequirements Validation

Soft Skills

LeadershipTeam CoordinationMentoringStrategic AnalysisCommunicationContinuous ImprovementProblem SolvingCollaborationNegotiationAdaptability

Certifications

Bachelor of Science in EngineeringBachelor of Science in Engineering TechnologyBachelor of Science in ChemistryBachelor of Science in PhysicsBachelor of Science in MathematicsBachelor of Science in Data ScienceBachelor of Science in Computer Science