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Credence · 6 hours ago

Software and Hardware Tester, Senior F-16 WAM (Secret)

Hill Air Force Base, UT

Contract

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

10+ years exp

Credence is a technology-focused company supporting mission-critical needs for defense and health federal organizations. They are seeking a Senior Software and Hardware Tester to support the F-16 division at Hill AFB, primarily responsible for test documentation, coordination, and technical assistance for fighter weapons systems integration and testing.

GovTechInformation TechnologySoftware

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Assist development of test documentation such as test releases and airworthiness memorandums and shall coordinate test resource scheduling for fighter weapons systems integration test infrastructure, government Development Test and Evaluation (DT&E) and Operational Test and Evaluation (OT&E) test aircraft instrumentation, configure actions, as well as USAF and other DoD test range facilities

Assist with collecting required documentation from vendors in the form of software release and safety of flight memos, aircraft and engine operating limitations, as well as aerospace equipment instructions, frequency management data, and shall coordinate any required approvals through the program office and ACC for authorization

Assist with creating and interpreting Air Force Form 1067 (requirements document) and Temporary 2 (T-2) modification documentation to include appropriate airworthiness disciplines and military flight release to support ground and flight testing to provide hardware and software fielding recommendations

Provide technical assistance to develop and coordinate test requirements between the prime Contractor, the program office IPT, AFTC, and any other test agency required, to include FAA certifications and approvals necessary to conduct ground or flight test

Support program management, test management and systems engineering for fighter weapons systems OFP software development, test and fielding

Assist with development of TEMPs, master test plans, and review of weapon system Contractor and Government DT&E and OT&E test plans and reports

Support with use of government flight test deficiency reporting systems (i.e. Joint Deficiency Reporting System) for verification of the description, severity of hazard, and recommendations to support further ground or flight test guidance from TO 00-35D-54, •USAF Deficiency Reporting, Investigation, and Resolution•

Support developmental and operational test enterprise aircraft tracking and test configuration along with coordination to AFMC on maintenance modifications

Support ground and flight test anomaly troubleshooting and resolution for hardware, subsystems, sensors, and weapons development integration on test programs

Support fighter weapons systems integration including weapons systems integration for air to air missiles, air to ground guided and non-guided weapons and defensive pyrotechnics

Support flight test programs to assess the performance of aeronautical systems, subsystems, and equipment, to include analysis of technical requirements to ensure test methods and strategies meet the needs of mission requirements

Support various test support working groups and IPTs such as the F-16 ITT to ensure proper support for ongoing and future test efforts

Support management of the F-16 test aircraft fleet and shall coordinate with depot and other Contractor teams to enable installation of test hardware on the necessary test aircraft

Qualification

Military flight test programsTestEvaluation functionsAeronautical weapons systemsDoD experienceTest documentation developmentTechnical assistanceCoordination skillsProblem-solving skills

Required

Must have at least an active secret clearance

Master's or Doctoral Degree in a related field and a minimum of 10 ten years of experience in the respective technical / professional discipline being performed, at least five of which must be in the DoD

Bachelor's Degree in a related field and a minimum of 12 years of experience in the respective technical/professional discipline being performed, five of which must be in the DoD

Fifteen years of directly related experience with proper certifications, eight of which must be in the DoD

Minimum of three years of experience planning or conducting military flight test programs

Expertise in planning, directing, and integrating all aspects of the test and evaluation functions pertaining to the development, acquisition, and deployment of aeronautical weapons systems

Benefits

Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)

Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)

Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)

Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)

Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)

Short Term & Long Term Disability

Training & Development

Company

Credence

Credence provides innovative technology, health, engineering, and management solutions to support mission-critical programs for Federal government customers.

Founded in 2005

Vienna, Virginia, USA

1001-5000 employees