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Staff Central Test Authority

University of Dayton Research Institute · Layton, UT · 3 days ago
Quality AssuranceFull-time

Position Summary

The ideal candidate will assist the Reliability and Maintainability (R&M) Office to successfully accomplish test execution projects associated with munitions, legacy training aircraft, and weapon systems. Additionally, this role will support technical and programmatic functions within R&M, ensuring assigned test programs and test project tasks are technically sound with appropriate technical risk mitigation, meet or exceed performance and safety standards, and assist Program Offices in staying on-time and on-cost while reducing technical risk. Working closely with government, this position will utilize research, critical thinking, creativity, and good judgement to evaluate and inform recommendations, while keeping USAF Test Leadership advised of significant actions or challenges.

About the Role

UDRI is seeking a Central Test Authority at Hill Air Force Base (Ogden, Utah) to help further the Air Force mission and be a key part of testing legacy airframes. This role involves assisting the R&M Office in test execution projects and supporting technical and programmatic functions within the office.

Responsibilities

  • Assist in test execution projects associated with munitions, legacy training aircraft, and weapon systems
  • Support technical and programmatic functions within R&M, ensuring assigned test programs and test project tasks are technically sound with appropriate technical risk mitigation
  • Ensure test programs and tasks meet or exceed performance and safety standards
  • Aid Program Offices in staying on-time and on-cost while reducing technical risk
  • Evaluate and inform recommendations, keeping USAF Test Leadership advised of significant actions or challenges
  • Utilize research, critical thinking, creativity, and good judgement to evaluate and inform recommendations
  • Work closely with government to ensure effective evaluation and recommendation processes

Requirements

  • R2 Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Engineering Management, or related technical field
  • Minimum 5 years of experience in engineering or test program
  • Minimum 2 years of formal Test Program Experience
  • Active US Security Clearance
  • Proven track record of working directly with or advising USAF Program Offices in testing related efforts
  • Ability to work independently and with peers/Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to plan, track, and analyze test projects
  • Familiarity with USAF multiple airframes (A-10, F-16, F-22)
  • 1 year experience analyzing and interpreting Test and Evaluation guidance, informing test application and management
  • Demonstrated experience tracking schedule, managing risks and mitigation techniques, and monitoring safety of tests
  • Effective written communication skills
  • Proficiency with MS Office Suite – namely Outlook, PowerPoint, and Excel
  • Attention to detail

Qualifications

  • Minimum of 10 years of experience as an engineer or in test program
  • Minimum 6 years of formal test program experience

Preferred Qualifications

  • MS in technical or management field
  • Possess formal Test Credentials (foundational or practitioner) from DAU (WarU) or equivalent
  • Graduate of Edwards Test Pilot School (Pilot or Flight Test Engineer)
  • Possess formal Test Credentials (foundational or practitioner) from DAU (WarU) or equivalent
  • Possess formal Test Credentials (foundational or practitioner) from DAU (WarU) or equivalent
  • Possess formal Test Credentials (foundational or practitioner) from DAU (WarU) or equivalent
  • Possess formal Test Credentials (foundational or practitioner) from DAU (WarU) or equivalent
  • Possess formal Test Credentials (foundational or practitioner) from DAU (WarU) or equivalent
  • Possess formal Test Credentials (foundational or practitioner) from DAU (WarU) or equivalent
  • Possess formal Test Credentials (foundational or practitioner) from DAU (WarU) or equivalent
  • Possess formal Test Credentials (foundational or practitioner) from DAU (WarU) or equivalent
  • Possess formal Test Credentials (foundational or practitioner) from DAU (WarU) or equivalent
  • Possess formal Test Credentials (foundational or practitioner) from DAU (WarU) or equivalent
  • Possess formal Test Credentials (foundational or practitioner) from DAU (WarU) or equivalent
  • Possess formal Test Credentials (foundational or practitioner) from DAU (WarU) or equivalent
  • Possess formal Test Credentials (foundational or practitioner) from DAU (WarU) or equivalent
  • Possess formal Test Credentials (foundational or practitioner) from DAU (WarU) or equivalent
  • Possess formal Test Credentials (foundational or practitioner) from DAU (WarU) or equivalent
  • Possess formal Test Credentials (foundational or practitioner) from DAU (WarU) or equivalent
  • Possess formal Test Credentials (foundational or practitioner) from DAU (WarU) or equivalent
  • Possess formal Test Credentials (foundational or practitioner) from DAU (WarU) or equivalent
  • Possess formal Test Credentials (foundational or practitioner) from DAU (WarU) or equivalent
  • Possess formal Test Credentials (foundational or practitioner) from DAU (WarU) or equivalent
  • Possess formal Test Credentials (foundational or practitioner) from DAU (WarU) or equivalent
  • Possess formal Test Credentials (foundational or practitioner) from DAU (WarU) or equivalent
  • Possess formal Test Credentials (foundational or practitioner) from DAU (WarU) or equivalent
  • Possess formal Test Credentials (foundational or practitioner) from DAU (WarU) or equivalent
  • Possess formal Test Credentials (foundational or practitioner) from DAU (WarU) or equivalent
  • Possess formal Test Credentials (foundational or practitioner) from DAU (WarU) or equivalent
  • Possess formal Test Credentials (foundational or practitioner) from DAU (WarU) or equivalent
  • Possess formal Test Credentials (foundational or practitioner) from DAU (WarU) or equivalent
  • Possess formal Test Credentials (foundational or practitioner) from DAU (WarU) or equivalent
  • Possess formal Test Credentials (foundational or practitioner) from DAU (WarU) or equivalent
  • Possess formal Test Credentials (foundational or practitioner) from DAU (WarU) or equivalent
  • Possess formal Test Credentials (foundational or practitioner) from DAU (WarU) or equivalent
  • Possess formal Test Credentials (foundational or practitioner) from DAU (WarU) or equivalent
  • Possess formal Test Credentials (foundational or practitioner) from DAU (WarU) or equivalent
  • Possess formal Test Credentials (foundational or practitioner) from DAU (WarU) or equivalent
  • Possess formal Test Credentials (foundational or practitioner) from DAU (WarU) or equivalent
  • Possess formal Test Credentials (foundational or practitioner) from DAU (WarU) or equivalent
  • Possess formal Test Credentials (foundational or practitioner) from DAU (WarU) or equivalent
  • Possess formal Test Credentials (foundational or practitioner) from DAU (WarU) or equivalent
  • Possess formal Test Credentials (foundational or practitioner) from DAU (WarU) or equivalent
  • Possess formal Test Credentials (foundational or practitioner) from DAU (WarU) or equivalent
  • Possess formal Test Credentials (foundational or practitioner) from DAU (WarU) or equivalent
  • Possess formal Test Credentials (foundational or practitioner) from DAU (WarU) or equivalent
  • Possess formal Test Credentials (foundational or practitioner) from DAU (WarU) or equivalent
  • Possess formal Test Credentials (foundational or practitioner) from DAU (WarU) or equivalent
  • Possess formal Test Credentials (foundational or practitioner) from DAU (WarU) or equivalent
  • Possess formal Test Credentials (foundational or practitioner) from DAU (WarU) or equivalent
  • Possess formal Test Credentials (foundational or practitioner) from DAU (WarU) or equivalent
  • Possess formal Test Credentials (foundational or practitioner) from DAU (WarU) or equivalent
  • Possess formal Test Credentials (foundational or practitioner) from DAU (WarU) or equivalent
  • Possess formal Test Credentials (foundational or practitioner) from DAU (WarU) or equivalent
  • Possess formal Test Credentials (foundational or practitioner) from DAU (WarU) or equivalent
  • Possess formal Test Credentials (foundational or practitioner) from DAU (WarU) or equivalent
  • Possess formal Test Credentials (foundational or practitioner) from DAU (WarU) or equivalent
  • Possess formal Test Credentials (foundational or practitioner) from DAU (WarU) or equivalent
  • Possess formal Test Credentials (foundational or practitioner) from DAU (WarU) or equivalent
  • Possess formal Test Credentials (foundational or practitioner) from DAU (WarU) or equivalent
  • Possess formal Test Credentials (foundational or practitioner) from DAU (WarU) or equivalent
  • Possess formal Test Credentials (foundational or practitioner) from DAU (WarU) or equivalent
  • Possess formal Test Credentials (foundational or practitioner) from DAU (WarU) or equivalent
  • Possess formal Test Credentials (foundational or practitioner) from DAU (WarU) or equivalent
  • Possess formal Test Credentials (foundational or practitioner) from DAU (WarU) or equivalent
  • Possess formal Test Credentials (foundational or practitioner) from DAU (WarU) or equivalent
  • Possess formal Test Credentials (foundational or practitioner) from DAU (WarU) or equivalent
  • Possess formal Test Credentials (foundational or practitioner) from DAU (WarU) or equivalent
  • Possess formal Test Credentials (foundational or practitioner) from DAU (WarU) or equivalent
  • Possess formal Test Credentials (foundational or practitioner) from DAU (WarU) or equivalent
  • Possess formal Test Credentials (foundational or practitioner) from DAU (WarU) or equivalent
  • Possess formal Test Credentials (foundational or practitioner) from DAU (WarU) or equivalent
  • Possess formal Test Credentials (foundational or practitioner) from DAU (WarU) or equivalent
  • Possess formal Test Credentials (foundational or practitioner) from DAU (WarU) or equivalent
  • Possess formal Test Credentials (foundational or practitioner) from DAU (WarU) or equivalent
  • Possess formal Test Credentials (foundational or practitioner) from DAU (WarU) or equivalent
  • Possess formal Test Credentials (foundational or practitioner) from DAU (WarU) or equivalent
  • Possess formal Test Credentials (foundational or practitioner) from DAU (WarU) or equivalent

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