C-17 Pilot Subject Matter Expert

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Your impact

Jacobs is a global technology company, delivering solutions for a more connected, sustainable world.  We test, operate, sustain, and secure critical infrastructures and weapons systems using unique technology applications and agile software development capabilities to improve mission capability and operational readiness.  Jacobs’ deep experience with advanced technology systems and our wide-ranging program support capabilities work together to make us a premier partner to aerospace and defense client locations around the world.

Job Summary:

Provides C-17 flight operations experience in support of Jacobs projects and contracts.  Applies a high level of aeronautical data experience to design, development, integration, and test of mission planning products; and to aeronautical data quality investigations.

Duties & Responsibilities: 

Work scope may include the following duties:

• Responsible for technical support to assigned Program/Project

• Interfaces with customer representatives at all levels to understand systems requirements

• Translates systems requirements to software developers and systems engineers

• Participates in evaluation and assessment of Mission Planning products

• Prepares and presents technical briefings to customer management and staff

• Investigate aeronautical data issues, analyze impacts, and develop solutions

• Plan and conduct aeronautical database load tests in lab environment and on-aircraft

• Assists in preparing proposals, project plans, quotations, white papers, and process improvements

*This list is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities.

Here's what you'll need

Education Desired/Required:

BS degree from an accredited school and eight (8) years of related experience, or a MS degree from an accredited school and at least six (6) years of related experience

Knowledge, skills & abilities:

• Experience with C-17 flight operations and mission planning

• Knowledge of C-17 flight management system

• Experience conducting airdrop operations (desired)

• Knowledge of air operations planning, including coalition operations

• Knowledge of DAFIF or similar aeronautical data specifications

Clearance:

Must be able to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret Clearance. 

Posted Salary Range: Minimum

120,000.00

Posted Salary Range: Upper

150,000.00

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to invest in you, and in the things you care about. Your health. Your well-being. Your security. Your future. Employees have access to medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance, a 401(k) plan, paid time off, and the ability to purchase company stock at a discount. Eligible employees may also enroll in a deferred compensation plan or the Executive Deferral Plan. And certain roles may be eligible for additional rewards, including merit increases, performance discretionary bonus, and stock.

The base salary range for this position is $120,000.00 to $150,000.00. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. Job posted on March 13, 2026. This position will be open for at least 3 days.

We value collaboration and believe that in-person interactions are crucial for both our culture and client delivery. We empower employees with our hybrid working policy, allowing them to split their work week between Jacobs offices/projects and remote locations enabling them to deliver their best work.

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Locations

City State Country
Nashua	New Hampshire	United States