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Description:
Job Title: F-18 Pilot Test Director
Job Code: AS[redacted]
Job Location:Arlington, Texas
[redacted] is seeking an experienced Test Director (This is not a Director level position, this position is in the Systems Engineering department) to provide technical expertise for the testing, verification, and validation total training systems solutions used in military flight and maintenance training systems.
Essential Functions:
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, USAF, USN 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
Naval Flight Officer experience in the EA-18G as Pilot or EWO
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
6+ years of related experience
Secret Clearance
Preferred Additional Skills:
Bachelor\'s degree or equivalent in business, Computer Science, or Engineering degree
Weapons School or Strike Fighter Tactics Instructor experience a plus
Prefer 6+ years of 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