Project Engineer

Provides management, technical assistance, engineering and logistics support services to US Air Force Program Managers and project engineers during the design, integration, testing, maintenance, logistics support, and field service support on special purpose aircraft and ground mission systems in direct support to USG agencies.

* Reviews, analyses, evaluates and makes recommendations on developmental and sustainment issues related to information technology systems with specific emphasis on specialized classified capabilities.
* Conducts flight tests on developmental, functional, structural and system modification including major aircraft modifications
* Conducts T&E for aircraft and mission systems
* Monitors technology, analyzes proposals, and evaluates concepts to determine technical feasibility and military applicability of mission systems.
* Primary technical point of contact for fielded aircraft, ground systems, subsystems and aircraft/ground related mission systems.
* Maintains currency and qualification requirements as a test director in the assigned aircraft
* Advises PMO in the transformation of operational command mission requirements into technical specifications and contractor statements of work
* Validates technical specifications for systems/hardware/software against contract requirements
* Conducts preliminary and advance technical design studies supporting the preparation of engineering proposals and the establishment of systems architecture and design.
* Manages technical aspects of flight testing for mission systems on special-purpose aircraft.
* Manages emergency orders/quick reaction contracts to remedy time critical issues as they arise from urgent user requirements.
* Plan/create/execute test plans and mission system testing profiles.
* Prepare and review contractor bids and future Program investments. Works with industry partners on producing a COA document to aid Gov't PMO in the decision process.
* Develop and review ISR related ground and aircraft time compliance technical orders
* Review and validate user manuals and technical orders, electrical and mechanical engineering designs and makes recommendations for changes.
* Travel to Operating Locations, vendor locations to evaluate mission systems, products and development efforts.
* Travels to support installation and training of QRC and related products.
* Develops test and installation plans for emerging QRCs.
* Perform life cycle management duties for powered and un-powered aircraft and ground generation support equipment.

A minimum of 5 years of related experience with a Bachelor*s degree, 3 years with a Master*s degree, a PhD without experience, or equivalent work experience is typically required for an employee at this level.