Test Engineering Manager 3 - FTO Aircraft Maintenance

Test Engineering Manager 3 – FTO Aircraft Maintenance

Must have a Bachelor of Science Degree in a STEM discipline AND 9 years of related experience OR a Master’s degree in a STEM discipline AND 7 years of related experience
Must have 5 years’ experience leading/managing a team
Experience in a system test environment
Experience with Earned Value Management (EVM)
Must have an active DoD Secret Clearance or higher (with a background investigation completed within the last 6 years or currently enrolled into Continuous Evaluation)
Must have ability to obtain and maintain Program Access (PAR) within a reasonable period, as determined by the company to meet its business needs.

Management of staffing, managing assignments, coordinating cost, schedule, and budget with Program leadership
Leading a team of Managers that control all assets throughout the required test phases
Overseeing test planning efforts and support working groups with all Integrated Product Teams (IPTs) associated with testing
Ensuring test article configurations are accurate and coordinate all test modifications
Ensuring accurate test article status reporting and provide detailed reports as required to Senior Management
Managing organization’s test activities and personnel support, prioritize tasks and oversee the strategic long-term planning of test engineering & ground operations
Liaising with Functional Homeroom (FHR) and the Government Ground Representative (GGR) as required
Identification of all risks, issues, and pressures and develop mitigation and closure plans
Securing parts and materials as necessary

Significant experience in a developmental/operational test maintenance environment
Experience in a US Air Force Combined Test Force (CTF)
Experience leading an aircraft operation under DCMA Instruction 8210 oversight