Senior Test Engineer A-G

JOB SUMMARY

The Senior Test Engineer A-G shall provide services as Test Engineer for a major test flight within the 780 TS with the responsibility to provide professional engineering expertise related to test and evaluation of weapon systems and equipment. Also, the Test Engineer shall provide test management mentoring expertise to other members of the squadron where applicable.

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provides advice to the 780 TS Flight Chief of significant issues and problems related to work accomplishment.
• Shall obtain and maintain SAP access, as required.
• Major test and evaluation program areas include developmental tests, engineering and evaluation tests, operational evaluation tests, and joint test evaluation programs pertaining to air-to-air/air-to-surface weapons, and aircraft fire control and avionics integration tests
• Applies knowledge of the physical and engineering sciences and mathematics, principals and techniques, and practices of engineering. Provides testing advice and recommendations to less experienced engineers and test personnel
• Responsible for development, preparation, and review of various test documentation, including Data Plans, MOT, Test Cards and Post Test Reports ensuring accuracy and completeness.
• Major test and evaluation program areas include developmental tests, engineering and evaluation tests, operational evaluation tests, and joint test evaluation programs pertaining to weapons, and aircraft fire control and avionics integration tests
• Advice and assistance planning, designing, provisioning, executing, and reporting on conventional munitions systems test programs to include, but is not limited to, sled testing, warhead arena testing, gun and ammunition testing, Hellfire missile, hazard classification, insensitive munitions, and environmental testing.
• Establishes standards for test documentation and technical reporting.
• Provides technical review of test directives, methods of test, data packages, letter reports, and technical reports.
• Provides technical management and accomplishes engineering duties related to the test and evaluation of major programs to include development tests, engineering evaluation tests, operational evaluation tests, and joint T&E programs on weapon systems.
• Provides a range of technical and administrative support to the Flight Chief.
• Represents the Squadron and AFTC at conferences and with other commands, HQ USAF, HQ USA, HQ USN, OSD, DHS, foreign nations, or industry on matters pertaining to the T&E of conventional weapons systems and their compatibility with various airborne, seaborne, or ground systems.

WHY WORK FOR GMRE?

GMRE is a small veteran-owned company who cares about our employees. We offer health, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k), vacation, Paid Time Off (PTO), or Paid Sick Leave (PSL) based on state laws, paid holidays, and life insurance to all permanent full-time employees. GMRE’s mission is to provide high quality engineering and technical services to help our customers grow and succeed.

GMRE is an equal opportunity employer. GMRE is committed to making employment decisions based on valid requirements, without regard to age 40 and over, color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, military or veteran status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation or any other applicable status protected by state or local laws.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.