Test Director Widebody C-17 Pilot - Requisition ID 094715 USA-Texas-Arlington Description Description Link Training & Simulation is seeking an experienced Test Director to provide technical expertise for the testing, verification, and validation total training systems solutions used in military flight and maintenance training systems. Responsibilities Participate in all phases of system design, including requirements definition Subject Matter Experts (SME) for their application Manages Hardware & software system integration Conducts mission environment testing Lead all test effort; system tests, acceptance tests, configuration, scheduling, and customer interface Write test plans, conduct tests, document results, and ensure discrepancy resolution Manages discrepancy review boards Monitor and control testing aspects of the program for cost, schedule and technical issues Qualifications Excellent verbal and written communication skills (customer, users, US Air Force SMEs) Good analytical skills Experience interfacing with customers and end users Ability to explain technical concerns to customer Ability to lead a team of engineers Self-motivated to address, evaluate, and if necessary, correct testing concerns Knowledge of aircraft systems and the associated environment Organizational skills and integrity to run a rigorous test program while holding to the contractual requirements Pilot experience, or knowledge of aircraft systems and the associated environment on C-17 wide body platform (current Guard or Reserve experience a plus) Ability to work weekends and off-shifts as required Ability to travel to site for installs and upgrades Additional Desired Qualifications and Experience Bachelor\'s degree or equivalent in business, Computer Science, or Engineering degree Aviation industry experience Experience in use of simulation training devices and products Test experience Demonstrated experience developing long-term business relationships with the customer or end user community L3 Link Simulation & Training is a world leader in providing platform operators and maintainers with total training solutions that improve training effectiveness and efficiency and lower life-cycle costs in a secure cyber environment. L3 Link’s innovative solutions provide a full spectrum of state-of-the-art training technologies, including high-fidelity immersive simulations, as well as distributed academic and interactive courseware. The company, headquartered in Arlington, Texas, has delivered military and commercial training systems to customer locations throughout North America, Europe, Asia, the Middle East and the Pacific Rim. Headquartered in New York City, L3 employs approximately 38,000 people worldwide and is a leading provider of a broad range of communication and electronic systems and products used on military and commercial platforms. L3 is also a prime contractor in aerospace systems. Equal Opportunity Employer – minorities / females / veterans / individuals with disabilities / sexual orientation / gender identity