Test Engineer, A/A (Aerospace)

Location: Eglin Air Force Base, Florida, United States; onsite

Company

hirify.global supports the 780th Test Squadron on the TMAS II contract, focused on developmental and operational testing of airborne weapon systems.

What you will do

• Develop test planning documentation and establish standards for test documentation and technical reporting.
• Review test directives, test methods, data packages, letter reports, and technical reports.
• Present test strategies, objectives, and procedures at Safety Review Boards and Test Approval Boards.
• Provide engineering and technical management support for developmental, engineering evaluation, operational evaluation, and joint test and evaluation programs.
• Forecast test assets and range requirements, coordinate with program offices and prime contractors, and represent the squadron at relevant technical meetings.
• Brief and debrief aircrew and serve as Test Conductor during test mission execution.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in engineering and 10+ years of relevant experience; experience may substitute for the education requirement.
• Active Secret clearance with eligibility for Special Access Programs is required.
• Working knowledge of airborne weapon systems and U.S. military fighter or bomber tactics and airborne weapons employment.
• Ability to communicate clearly with multiple stakeholders, resolve competing test-resource requirements, and work as part of an integrated team.
• Strong communication and technical writing skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.

Nice to have

• Experience with the DoD weapons acquisition process.
• Military fighter or bomber flight-test or aircrew experience.
• Test Conductor experience with military systems.
• Experience with USAF and USN fighter, bomber, or attack test and weapons systems.
• Test Pilot School or Fighter Weapons School graduation.

Culture & Benefits

• Full-time position supporting a U.S. Air Force developmental test squadron.
• Travel of up to 10%.
• Work involves coordination with military commands, government organizations, foreign nations, and industry partners.