SOF Airborne Staff Test Engineer (Contingent) at Kihomac in Tucson, Arizona

Job Description:

Description



Coordinate and lead airborne test and integration activities related to Special Operations Forces aircraft Perform technical planning, subsystem integration, verification and validation, risk analyses, and supportability and effectiveness analyses for major subsystems or components Apply intensive and diverse knowledge to resolve complex design issues that have a significant impact to the program or task area Perform analyses for one or more subsystems to include concept, design, fabrication, test, integration, installation, operation, maintenance and disposal Other duties as assigned This position is contingent upon contract award.



Requirements



Education/Training:

• Bachelor's Degree in relevant engineering or science discipline required

• Master's Degree preferred

• 12+ years of professional experience in the required task area
• Minimum of 10 years experience in airborne test and system integration across multiple fixed-wing and/or rotary-wing and other airborne platforms
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in field test management, cost estimation, risk factor identification, and mitigation

• Minimum of 5 years of experience with 14 CFR Part 145 Repair Station Air Agency certification processes.
• Minimum of 5 years experience supporting SOCOM-related programs

• Must be a US citizen
• Active Top Secret clearance with ability to obtain access to SAR programs required

• Able to occasionally reach with hands and arms
• Prolonged periods of computer screen use, while sitting or standing at a desk
• Adhere to safety protocols when in work areas requiring use of PPE (e.g. eyewear, gloves, masks, hearing protection, steel toed shoes, etc.)
• Able to safely lift and carry up to 20 pounds at a time