Manages the design, development, and testing of a variety of power plants, aircraft, missiles, and parts. Directs establishment of structural specifications, performance of stress analysis, and performance testing. Responsible for coordinating subordinate employee recruitment, selection and training, performance assessment, work assignments, salary, and recognition/disciplinary actions.
Responsible for the management of resources required to safely and effectively plan and execute F-22 flight and ground test missions. These resources include developmental & operational test aircraft, Flight Test Engineers (FTEs), Discipline Engineers (DEs), and mission planners. Performs Full Spectrum Leadership duties and EVMS CAM Support as required and ensures FTE Test Directors and Test Conductors are qualified and maintain performance and currency levels established by the Squadron/Combined Test Force (CTF). Ensures testing is accomplished within Program Schedule constraints as well as F-22 program and local operating procedures. Ensures test aircraft are correctly modified and instrumented in advance of test execution of approved Test Execution Packages. Participates in technical and test planning meetings to include flight test readiness review boards, Test Execution Package reviews, flight clearance reviews and Aircraft Operating Limits reviews. Performs regular Integrated Product Team (IPT) and inter-site coordination. Ensures accurate and timely reporting of F-22 flight test program status and results. Responsible for coordinating subordinate employee recruitment, selection and training, performance assessment, employee recognition, disciplinary actions, work assignments and salary.
DE direct reports will include but may not be limited to: Utilities & Subsystems (Fuel, Hydraulics, EPS, LGS, LSS, PTMS), Flight Control Systems (FLCS), Propulsion Integration, Flight Sciences, Other Mission Systems, Sensors & EW Weapons, Systems Integration, Flying Qualities, Loads, CNI, OMS.
The successful candidate will direct their teams through the operational support of the developmental test fleet of F-22 aircraft at Edwards AFB, or other sites as required, on the flight line and in the mission control room. This position requires frequent communication across the enterprise to conduct RCCA of vehicle systems issues, support and coordinate test fleet modifications, Weight and Balance activities, ground test events, and Electromagnetic Compatibility testing.
Fully staffed, the candidate will manage the workflow of and provide leadership to an array of test discipline engineers and test ops engineers, leading a multi-functional team of approximately 14 to 19 engineers.
A level 5 employee Typically has 14 - 20 years of professional experience.
