Sr. Air Combat Systems Test Engineer

2 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants This range is provided by HII. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more. Base pay range $120,000.00/yr - $170,000.00/yr Position Details Requisition Number: 25982 Required Travel: 0 - 10% Employment Type: Full Time / Salaried / Exempt Anticipated Salary Range: $120,000.00 - $170,000.00 Security Clearance: Top Secret Level of Experience: Senior Mission Technologies Division Overview Our team of more than 7,000 professionals worldwide delivers all-domain expertise and advanced technologies in service of mission partners across the globe. Mission Technologies is leading the next evolution of national defense — the data evolution — by accelerating a breadth of national security solutions for government and commercial customers. Our capabilities range from C5ISR, AI and Big Data, cyber operations and synthetic training environments to fleet sustainment, environmental remediation and the largest family of unmanned underwater vehicles in every class. Job Description HII Mission Technologies Division is seeking a Senior Air Combat Systems Test Engineer to work on a team executing integration efforts on the Modeling, Simulation, and Training environment at the Joint Integrated Test and Training Center – Nellis (JITTC‑N), Nellis AFB, NV to support the U.S. Air Force Warfare Center, Joint Simulation Environment (JSE) team. This position is part of a team that provides on‑site Modeling and Simulation (M&S) support to establish and deliver high‑end Advanced Tactics, Training, and Test capability for Government personnel operating under USAFWC/ACC. What You Will Do Daily managing of test teams in support of 31st Combat Training Squadron's Joint Simulation Environment (JSE) training systems located at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada. Support the JSE engineering group on prioritizing and executing test objectives required for operational readiness of various flight simulator platforms with associated mission debrief systems. Plan, execute, analyze, and report component and system‑level testing on JSE software, electrical, and mechanical components to sustain JSE Man‑in‑the‑loop (MITL) training devices with special focus on maintaining highest levels of effectiveness and reliability standards. Collect, maintain, and analyze simulated weapons system test data for reports and documentation. Recommend changes and updates to flight simulators and support equipment as required. Perform required readiness checks on flight simulation equipment and instruments. Conduct and document preventative maintenance tests and checks required for simulator and support equipment. Assist in troubleshooting, testing, and documentation of malfunctions of simulators and mission debrief equipment. Assist with installation and check‑out of simulator and support equipment modifications. Develop, modify, and utilize engineering drawings/designs, test cards, and test tools. Apply comprehensive knowledge to solve complex problems by interpreting technical manuals or similar documents. Support real‑time simulation development and Software‑in‑the‑Loop and Hardware‑in‑the‑Loop testing. Support peer reviews of simulation models, analysis tools, and other software modules as required. Develop test methods and implement simulation software test tools, methods, and other automated test scripts as required. Facilitate rapid resolution of identified issues that impact operations through communication with task leads, program management, and other leadership as required. Collaborate daily with System Administrators, Field Technicians/Engineers, and customer engineering and program management teams. Support development of simulation and analysis related data briefings and deliverables to engineering teams, program manager, and government customers as required. Create test procedures and test reports from collected test data to identify issues and submit deficiency reports (DRs) to relevant SMEs to find solutions and future improvements. Perform other engineering test duties as required. What You Must Have 9 years relevant experience with a Bachelor’s in a related field; 7 years relevant experience with a Master’s in a related field; 4 years experience with a PhD or Juris Doctorate in a related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 13 years relevant experience. Knowledge and/or experience with DoD test methodologies and data analysis, such as Design of Experiments (DOE). Eligible candidates must have management and/or mentoring experience. Must have strong communication, computer, documentation, presentation, and interpersonal skills, ability to work independently and as part of a team; able to perform complex tasks in one or more engineering areas to provide solutions to a range of complex problems. Must have had an Active DoD Top Secret clearance within the last 24 months. Ability to obtain and maintain DoD TS/SCI and relevant SAP/SAR clearance. Success in position requires consistent display of the following key abilities: initiative and strong work ethic; rapid and effective problem solving; excellent communication skills; schedule performance influencing and collaborating across the organization to result in contract schedule success. Preferred Requirements Experience as a weapon system Test Director or Test Conductor is highly desired. Experience with Air Force's 5th Generation mission systems is highly desired. Experience as Flight Test Pilot, Engineer, or Weapons School SME is highly desired. Demonstrated skills and experience with military aviation hardware and software development, integration, testing, and sustainment is highly desired. Experience with Man‑In‑The‑Loop (MITL) military flight simulators is desired. Knowledge and/or experience in programming languages in the Red Hat Linux environments, such as C and C++, is desired. Candidates with math, science, engineering, or equivalent technical degree is desired. Physical Requirements Office, industrial, or shipboard environment. Capable of climbing ladders and tolerating confined spaces and extreme temperature variances. Lifting and moving materials may be required. Benefits HII is more than a job – it's an opportunity to build a new future. We offer competitive benefits such as best‑in‑class medical, dental and vision plan choices; wellness resources; employee assistance programs; savings plan options (401(k)); financial planning tools; life insurance; employee discounts; paid holidays and paid time off; tuition reimbursement; as well as early childhood and post‑secondary education scholarships. Bonus or other non‑recurrent compensation is occasionally offered for qualified positions, and if applicable to this role will be addressed by the recruiter at the screening phase of application. Why HII We build the world's most powerful, survivable naval ships and defense technology solutions that safeguard our seas, sky, land, space and cyber. Our workforce includes skilled tradespeople; artificial intelligence, machine learning (AI/ML) experts; engineers; technologists; scientists; logistics experts; and business administration professionals. Recognized as one of America's top large company employers, HII is a values‑and‑ethics‑driven organization that puts people's safety and well‑being first. Regardless of your role or where you serve, at HII, you'll find a supportive and welcoming environment, competitive benefits, and valuable educational and training programs for continual career growth at every stage of your career. Together we are working to ensure a future where everyone can be free and thrive. Equal Employment Opportunity All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, physical or mental disability, age, veteran status or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law. Reasonable Accommodations If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an e‑mail to and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Reasonable accommodations are considered on a case‑by‑case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address. Additionally, you may also call 1‑844‑849‑8463 for assistance. Press #3 for HII Mission Technologies. #J-18808-Ljbffr