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HII · 2 months ago

Sr. Air Combat Systems Test Engineer

Nellis AFB, NV

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$120K/yr - $170K/yr

9+ years exp

HII's Mission Technologies Division is seeking a Senior Air Combat Systems Test Engineer to work on a team executing integration efforts on the Modeling, Simulation, and Training environment at the Joint Integrated Test and Training Center – Nellis. This position involves managing test teams and supporting the U.S. Air Force Warfare Center's training systems.

Health CarePublic Safety

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Daily managing of test teams in support of 31st Combat Training Squadron’s Joint Simulation Environment (JSE) training systems located at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada

Support the JSE engineering group on prioritizing and executing test objectives required for operational readiness of various flight simulator platforms with associated mission debrief systems

Plan, execute, analyze, and report component and system-level testing on JSE software, electrical, and mechanical components to sustain JSE Man-in-the-loop (MITL) training devices with special focus on maintaining highest levels effectiveness and reliability standards

Collect, maintain, and analyze simulated weapons system test data for reports and documentation

Recommend changes and updates to flight simulators and support equipment as required

Perform required readiness checks on flight simulation equipment and instruments

Conduct and document preventative maintenance tests and checks required for simulator and support equipment

Assist in troubleshooting, testing, and documentation of malfunctions of simulators and mission debrief equipment

Assist with installation and check-out of simulator and support equipment modifications

Develop, modify, and utilize engineering drawings/designs, test cards, and test tools

Apply comprehensive knowledge to solve complex problems by interpreting technical manuals or similar documents

Support real-time simulation development and Software-in-the-Loop and Hardware-in-the-Loop testing

Support peer reviews of simulation models, analysis tools, and other software modules as required

Develop test methods and implement simulation software test tools, methods, and other automated test scripts as required

Facilitate rapid resolution of identified issues that impact operations thorough communication with task leads, program management, and other leadership as required

Collaborate daily with System Administrators, Field Technicians/Engineers, and customer engineering and program management teams

Support development of simulation and analysis related data briefings and deliverables to engineering teams, program manager, and government customers as required

Create test procedures and test reports from collected test data to identify issues and submit deficiency reports (DRs) to relevant SMEs to find solutions and future improvements

Perform other engineering test duties as required

Qualification

ModelingSimulationTest MethodologiesData AnalysisFlight SimulationDoD ClearanceEngineering DrawingsProgramming LanguagesProblem SolvingCommunication SkillsTeam CollaborationDocumentation Skills

Required

9 year relevant experience with Bachelors in related field; 7 years relevant experience with Master in related field; 4 years' experience with PhD or Juris Doctorate in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 13 year relevant experience

Knowledge and/or experience with DoD test methodologies and data analysis, such as Design of Experiments (DOE)

Eligible candidates must have management and/or mentoring experience

Must have strong communication, computer, documentation, presentation, and interpersonal skills, ability to work independently and as part of a team; able to perform complex tasks in one or more engineering areas to provide solutions to a range of complex problems

Must have had an Active DOD Top Secret clearance within the last 24 months

Ability to obtain and maintain DoD TS/SCI and relevant SAP/SAR Clearance

Success in position requires consistent display of the following key abilities: Initiative and strong work ethic to work independently, or with a team, or solve challenging problems in a development and prototyping environment

Rapid and effective problem solving: identify issues, analyze and interpret data and develop innovative solutions to a variety of complex problems

Excellent communication skills to document, develop, and present technical issues so that stakeholders across the organization readily understand the content and their related actions

Schedule performance: influencing and collaborating across the organization to result in contract schedule success