Airborne Test Engineer - Air-to-Surface (PL)

Key Responsibilities

• Provide engineering expertise for the test and evaluation of air-launched (air-to-surface) weapons and associated equipment.
• Mentor and provide test management guidance to other team members as applicable.
• Obtain and maintain test conductor qualification in accordance with applicable operational instructions.
• Advise leadership on significant issues and problems related to test work accomplishment.
• Support execution of developmental, engineering, operational, and joint test and evaluation programs for air-to-surface/air-to-air weapons, aircraft fire control, and avionics integration.
• Apply knowledge of engineering sciences, mathematics, and test techniques to all phases of test planning and execution.
• Provide recommendations and advice to less experienced engineers and test personnel.
• Develop, prepare, and review test documentation, including Data Plans, Methods of Test (MOT), Test Cards, and Post Test Reports, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
• Represent the organization at conferences and with other commands, agencies, and industry on matters related to T&E of conventional weapons systems and their compatibility with airborne, seaborne, or ground systems.
• Serve as technical expert on aircraft-weapon system integration for industry, academia, and government agencies.
• Provide technical guidance to systems engineers to ensure program objectives are met.
• Use the munitions test process and a variety of test facilities (models/simulations, hardware-in-the-loop, open air) to test all aspects of system operation.
• Plan, conduct, analyze, and report on live fire and captive carry flight evaluations of air-launched munitions and related avionics systems.
• Develop techniques, procedures, and methods for conducting and reporting on assigned test projects.
• Establish standards for test documentation and technical reporting.
• Provide technical review of test directives, methods of test, data packages, letter reports, and technical reports.

• Provide technical management and accomplish engineering duties for major programs, including all phases of test and evaluation.

• Provide technical and administrative support to leadership.

Education and Experience Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Physics, or a related technical field.
• At least 3 years of relevant experience in airborne test engineering, weapons systems, or flight test operations.
• Experience with air-to-air weapons, munitions, or aircraft systems is highly desirable.
• US Citizen
• Active Secret clearance