Manager Test Pilot Engineering 2

About the role

The role involves leading a team of test pilots, flight test engineers, and flight support personnel executing ground and flight test activities in accordance with sector and company test and evaluation processes. The position requires ensuring safe, disciplined, and compliant execution of developmental and operational test events in alignment with airworthiness, range, and customer requirements.

Responsibilities

• Plan, brief, execute, and debrief flight and ground test events in accordance with approved test plans and safety processes.
• Ensure rigorous documentation of test results, pilot flight reports, quick-look reports, and formal test reports; track and help resolve discrepancies.
• Mentor and develop test pilots and flight test engineers; enforce standards for test discipline, professionalism, and safety.
• Interface with customer test organizations and range authorities regarding test objectives, profiles, and safety constraints.
• Support proposals and new business by providing test pilot engineering inputs to cost, schedule, and risk assessments.

Requirements

• A minimum of 9 years of Engineering experience with a Bachelors degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (7 years w/ Masters).
• An active DoD Secret clearance or ability to obtain and maintain, as required by program.
• Knowledge of Earned Value Management.
• Prior test pilot / experimental / developmental test experience or military pilot experience.
• Demonstrated experience leading flight or ground test activities, including planning, hazard analysis, and risk mitigation.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for customer and internal leadership engagements.
• Demonstrated leadership experience (e.g., leading crews, teams, or projects).