Senior Flight Test Manager
Core
Senior Flight Test Manager supporting the Air Force Research Laboratory's Autonomous Air Refueling research effort, managing flight test processes, vendor plans, and data analysis for complex defense systems.
Role type
Senior IC flight test manager (acquisition & test)
Builds
Flight test programs for autonomous air refueling and Collaborative Combat Aircraft platforms
Domain
Defense / National Security / Aerospace
Required skills
Flight test program management, vendor test plan evaluation, flight test data analysis, safety risk mitigation, military contracting navigation, system requirements verification, stakeholder liaison, technical briefing, project scheduling, configuration management
Preferred skills
Autonomous systems testing, Collaborative Combat Aircraft architecture, Air to Air Refueling T&E, prototyping and experimentation, software integration testing
Technologies
Model based systems engineering, risk management tools, requirements management tools, project scheduling tools, software backlog management tools
Responsibilities
Coordinate with vendors and test organizations to develop detailed test plans and monitor execution; Manage planning, coordination, and execution of complex flight test programs for various aircraft platforms; Perform in-depth analysis of flight test data to evaluate system functionality; Ensure compliance with safety standards and program guidelines such as AFRL Manual 99-103; Identify potential safety risks and develop mitigation strategies.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
