Director, Program Test & Evaluation Engineering - Advanced Effects
Core
Lead Test & Evaluation Engineering for developmental aircraft, payload integration, and weapon/missile systems, managing flight operations and test range activities.
Role type
Director, Test & Evaluation Engineering (Defense Systems)
Builds
UAS and weapon systems via full system-level development, production acceptance, and sub-component qualification testing
Domain
Defense technology, aerospace, missile systems, unmanned aerial systems (UAS)
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
developmental test leadership, flight test engineering, test range management, system engineering, DoD program processes, safety equipment requirements, ground/ship-based launch systems integration, suspension/arming/release equipment expertise, military missile system airworthiness certification
Preferred skills
supersonic/hypersonic vehicle design and propulsion flight testing, solid/liquid rocket propellant engine testing, software development (Go, Java, C++, Python, JavaScript), Linux-based systems, Flight Safety Systems (FSS) compliance, Flight Termination System (FTS) integration, COTS Small UAS autopilot software, weapon/tactical datalinks, multi-stage rocket system integration, sub-orbital rocket launches, high-speed air-breathing propulsion testing
Technologies
Go, Java, C++, Python, JavaScript, Linux
Responsibilities
Lead diverse test engineering and maintenance personnel across multiple UAS and weapon systems; Develop and execute T&E strategies for integration, planning, execution, and operations; Manage and guide technical efforts of flight test engineers and control room personnel; Oversee all test and integration efforts at system and subsystem levels; Interface with program leadership and manage resource constraints; Direct engineering activities including team building, execution, process, and technical oversight; Plan, execute, and report on lab, ground, and flight tests; Work with FAA and Military certifying agencies to establish test range COAs or requirements
Seniority
Director, strategic leadership with hands-on technical oversight