Flight Test Mission Engineer
Core
Support mission operations, planning, coordination, execution tracking, and delivery of objectives for autonomous rafts, UAS, and camera systems in defense applications.
Role type
Mission Execution Engineer (Defense Technologies)
Builds
Mission support assets and operational readiness for Strategic Deterrence programs
Domain
Defense Technologies / Weapon Technologies
Deliverable
client delivery
Required skills
mechanical-electrical system design, fabrication, testing, troubleshooting, mission planning, coordination across disciplines, decision support, risk assessment, process improvement, budgeting, resource allocation
Preferred skills
PMP Certification, leading cross-functional teams, mentoring personnel, developing repeatable processes
Technologies
autonomous rafts, UAS, camera systems, communications systems
Responsibilities
Support mission operations multiple times per year with travel; coordinate across LIDSS disciplines; serve as decision support and escalation point during missions; provide mission readiness assessments; partner with Field Lead on equipment logistics; ensure timely delivery of data review packages and reports; identify process improvements and advocate for funding
Seniority
Mid-to-Senior level (TSS.3/TSS.4), hands-on IC with program management capabilities
