Software and Hardware Test Support, Senior F-16 WAM (Secret) - 199

Overview At Credence, we support our clients’ mission-critical needs, powered by technology. We provide cutting‑edge solutions, including AI/ML, enterprise modernization, and advanced intelligence capabilities, to the largest defense and health federal organizations. Through partnership and trust, we increase mission success for warfighters and secure our nation for a better future. We are privately held, are repeatedly recognized as a top place to work, and have been on the Inc. 5000 Fastest Growing Private Companies list for the last 12 years. We practice servant leadership and believe that by focusing on the success of our clients, team members, and partners, we all achieve greater success. Credence has an immediate opening for a Software and Hardware Test Support at the senior level supporting the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center WAM (AFLCMC/WAM) directorate, F‑16 division at Eglin AFB, FL. F‑16 “Viper” AFLCMC/WAM is headquartered at Hill Air Force Base with units located at Wright‑Patterson Air Force Base, Tyndall Air Force Base, Eglin Air Force Base, and Davis‑Monthan Air Force Base. The F‑16 “Viper” is a multi‑role fighter jet delivering air‑to‑air, air‑to‑ground, and surveillance capabilities for the United States Air Force (USAF) and Coalition Partners. The F‑16 program has the largest Foreign Military Sales (FMS) program in U.S. history producing over 4,500 jets for 24 countries. Each F‑16 FMS case is uniquely tailored to country requirements / development / funding. Presently, FMS production orders exist through 2030. Additionally, the F‑16 program includes the Multi‑National Fighter Program (MNFP). MNFP is not a typical FMS program, but a unique, cooperative USAF and development program implemented through the FMS process under the framework of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU). MNFP began in 1975 with the countries of Belgium, Denmark, the Netherlands, and Norway; Portugal joined in 200. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the duties listed below: Assist development of test documentation such as test releases and airworthiness memorandums and shall coordinate test resource scheduling for fighter weapons systems integration test infrastructure, government Development Test and Evaluation (DT&E) and Operational Test and Evaluation (OT&E) test aircraft instrumentation, configure actions, as well as USAF and other DoD test range facilities. Will shall assist with collecting required documentation from vendors in the form of software release and safety of flight memos, aircraft and engine operating limitations, as well as aerospace equipment instructions, frequency management data, and shall coordinate any required approvals through the program office and ACC for authorization. Will assist with creating and interpreting Air Force Form 1067 (requirements document) and Temporary 2 (T‑2) modification documentation to include appropriate airworthiness disciplines and military flight release to support ground and flight testing to provide hardware and software fielding recommendations. Provide technical assistance to develop and coordinate test requirements between the prime, the program office IPT, AFTC, and any other test agency required, to include FAA certifications and approvals necessary to conduct ground or flight test. Support program management, test management and systems engineering for fighter weapons systems OFP software development, test and fielding. Will assist with development of TEMPs, master test plans, and review of weapon system Contractor and Government DT&E and OT&E test plans and reports. Will support with use of government flight test deficiency reporting systems (i.e. Joint Deficiency Reporting System) for verification of the description, severity of hazard, and recommendations to support further ground or flight test guidance from TO 00‑35D‑54, USAF Deficiency Reporting, Investigation, and Resolution. Support developmental and operational test enterprise aircraft tracking and test configuration along with coordination with AFMC on maintenance modifications. Will support ground and flight test anomaly troubleshooting and resolution for hardware, subsystems, sensors, and weapons development integration on test programs. Will support fighter weapons systems integration including weapons systems integration for air‑to‑air missiles, air to ground guided and non‑guided weapons and defensive pyrotechnics. Will support flight test programs to assess the performance of aeronautical systems, subsystems, and equipment, to include analysis of technical requirements to ensure test methods and strategies meet the needs of mission requirements. Will support various test support working groups and IPTs such as the F‑16 ITT to ensure proper support for ongoing and future test efforts. Shall support management of the F‑16 test aircraft fleet and shall coordinate with depot and other teams to enable installation of test hardware on the necessary test aircraft. Education, Requirements and Qualifications: Must have an active or current Secret security clearance verifiable in the Defense Information System for Security (DISS). Master’s or Doctoral Degree in a related field and a minimum of ten (10) years of experience in the respective technical / professional discipline being performed, at least five (5) of which must be in the DoW/DoD. Or Bachelor’s Degree in a related field and a minimum of twelve (12) years of experience in the respective technical/professional discipline being performed, five (5) of which must be in the DoW/DoD. Or Fifteen (15) years of directly related experience with proper certifications, eight (8) of which must be in the DoW/DoD. Recommend a minimum of three (3) years of experience planning or conducting military flight test programs. Recommend expertise in planning, directing, and integrating all aspects of the test and evaluation functions pertaining to the development, acquisition, and deployment of aeronautical weapons systems. Benefits Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision) Retirement Plan (401k, IRA) Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D) Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays) Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity) Short Term & Long Term Disability Training & Development #J-18808-Ljbffr Credence