What are the responsibilities and job description for the F-16 Senior Flight Test - Principal (SME) position at Sumaria Systems LLC?
Job Description:
This position requires a test manager to assist the Government with oversight and management of flight test operations for an aviation program. including providing support in project management, research, contracting, finance, development, production, and lifecycle sustainment efforts.
Assists the Flight Test Chief to ensure project goals are met within stated need dates and budgets for these activities are approved and funding identified/received. Duties include drafting and reviewing test plans and safety packages, planning and scheduling of test assets and criteria, conducting flight and ground testing through configuration control and troubleshooting, reviewing and drafting documentation support for test reports, and interfacing with customers to ensure proper prioritization and de-confliction of test activities. Position requires the application of knowledge and experience in flight test and engineering along with policies and procedures to Air Force systems, subsystems, and equipment lifecycle activities.
Responsible for integration, communication, coordination, scheduling, organization, and planning to technical test efforts and liaison between government organizations, contractor, sub-contractor, and customers.
This position shall require candidate to obtain Special Access Program access in order to perform the full spectrum of responsibilities.
Required Skills/Education:
Candidate must possesses the advanced knowledge, experience and recognized ability to be considered an expert in their technical/professional field, possess the ability to perform tasks and oversee the efforts of junior and journeyman personnel within the technical/professional discipline. Will demonstrate advanced knowledge of their technical/professional discipline as well as possess a comprehensive understanding and ability to apply associated standards, procedures and practices in their area of expertise. (Program Office, Enterprise and Staff Level Support interface)
Functionally Aligned Minimum Recommended Education and Experience:
Masters or Doctoral Degree in a related field and a minimum of 20 years of experience in the respective technical / professional discipline being performed, at least 12 of which must be in the DoD
OR, Bachelors Degree in a related field and a minimum of 25 years of experience in the respective technical/professional discipline being performed, at least 15 years of which must be in the DoD
OR, a minimum of 30 years of directly related experience with proper certifications as described in the PWS labor
Travel: Yes
Security Clearance Required: Top Secret
Position Type: Full Time
Work Location: Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio
Top salaries paid for qualified candidates.
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Sumaria is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, or Vietnam era, or other eligible veteran status, or any other protected factor.
Sumaria Systems, Inc. (Sumaria) is a market leader in Professional Services, Engineering, and Information Technology has been a trusted partner to U. S. Department of Defense communities for more than 30 years. With expertise to lead, insight to deliver and commitment to succeed; we staff each mission with a carefully selected team of seasoned professionals. Headquartered in Peabody, MA, with operating locations in Alabama, Colorado, Georgia, Illinois, Ohio, Oklahoma, Utah, and Virginia.
