Operational Flight Test Engineer

Company: Frontier Technology Inc.
Location: Yuma
Posted on: February 3, 2020

Job Description:

Frontier Technology, Inc. is seeking a full-time UAS Operational Test Engineer/Analyst to join our team of qualified, talented, and diverse individuals in Yuma, AZ.

• This position is responsible for providing UAS System Engineering expertise in support of testing and evaluations for the Department of the Navy's Commander, Operational Test and Evaluation Force.
• The candidate will provide operational test subject matter expertise and guidance while functioning as an expert in support of US Government test activities.
• Ensure visibility, traceability and control of testing procedures
• Work with the Operational Test Director (OTD) to ensure the developed test plan and ensuing reports meet all COMOPTEVFOR, DOT&E and Joint testing requirements across all USMC Type/Model/Series aircraft
• Provide support for:
  • Program documentation Additional documentation as required
  • Test and Evaluation Master Plan (TEMP) updates
  • Operational Test (OT) and Integrated Test (IT) Plans and Reports
  • Verification Correction of Deficiencies (VCD) related documentation
    • Ensure coordination of inputs to execute a safe, and operationally realistic test event(s)
    • Ensure the timely delivery of documents in preparation of and after test events
    • Bring knowledge of the IEF and Mission Based Test Design in creating an operationally realistic test plan, as well as concepts of Integrated DT/OT testing, Multi-service T&E and Joint T&E
    • Support the OTD in preparations for and execution of Operational Test Readiness Reviews for the various stages of testing
    • Assist the OTD in test design, execution and reporting
      • Minimum of 6 years of experience in planning and organizing work tasks, developing test plans, collecting data, and performing reconstruction and analysis for the test and evaluation or tactical operations related efforts
      • Minimum of 3 years of experience with DoD/DoN instructions and policies with respect to Test and Evaluation, including ORD/CDD/CPD, TEMP and Test Plan development and approval, Operational Assessment management, and IOT&E/OT&E/FOT&E management
      • Broad base of knowledge and understanding of historical test techniques and procedures used within DoD
      • Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Mathematics, Computer Science or related fieldPrefer a working knowledge of Department of Defense mission, activities
      • Must be a U.S. Citizen with a current DOD government Secret security clearance
      • Prefer a working knowledge of Department of Defense mission, activities and terms
      • Working knowledge of the DoD 5000 series, OPNAVINST 5000.42 series, as well as SECNAVINST 5000 series instructions
      • Demonstrated ability to interact effectively with members of a diverse military and civilian team
      • Oral and written communications skills required
        • Highly proficient in desktop computer applications e.g. Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPointand terms

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