Flight Test Engineer

Flight Test Engineer

This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Acq Demo Engineering and Technical Management to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. As a Flight Test Engineer at the NH-0801-4 broadband level, some of your typical work assignments may include:

• Lead a team of more than 100 internal and external stakeholders at the Forward Staging Area (FSA) to execute complex target operations supporting C-17 Air-Launched Target missions.
• Manage target lifecycle integration-from target missionization and component-level testing through launch execution-including proactive identification and resolution of nonconformances to meet Program Office Integrated Master Test Plan commitments.
• Develop and implement risk-reduction approaches for launch operations, leveraging real-time operational decision-making, crew training, guidance, and certification programs to strengthen readiness, minimize mission risk, and ensure successful execution of C-17 Air-Launched Target missions.
• Oversee target activities to meet Best Estimated Test Dates (BETDs) through budget execution and management of Support Agreements, Statements of Work, and Task Orders.
• Serve as the primary Program Office point of contact and executive subject-matter expert, resolving priority conflicts among Department of War and industry stakeholders.