Flight Test and Evaluation Administrator

Job Description

Description

SAIC is seeking a Flight Test & Evaluation Administrator to support the Air Force Research Lab at Eglin AFB, FL. This role is responsible for coordinating with engineering teams, test ranges, and regulatory boards to plan and execute UAV flight tests of munition components. It requires administrative work to maintain airworthiness and comply with regulations required for conducting flight tests. 

Specifically, this applicant will work with Sensor and Sensor algorithm research teams to gain flight test approval for the flight test of UAS carrying sensor and computer payloads on the Eglin Test Range and other locations where data collection opportunities present themselves. The applicant would work with the AFRL/DO flight test approval office, 96^th Test Wing, and other organizations to gain flight test approval. The flight test approval processes vary depending on mission and location, but the applicant should expect to interact with safety processes, range control/scheduling processes, RF transmission processes, and UAS policy adherence processes.

Prior experience in Air Force test and evaluation is highly desired. The ideal candidate will have significant experience implementing Air Force instructions for flight test safety and planning including preparing and presenting flight test plans, technology readiness reviews, and safety reviews. Also desired is knowledge of part 107 and 135 regulations. The applicant should have a technical background or experience and the ability to understand and communicate technical requirements and specifications between researchers and approval authorities. An ideal applicant will have experience with sensors or automatic target recognition algorithms to assist the team in executing data collections and data processing.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree & 2+ years of experience; OR 6+ total years of experience
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Tools such as Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Experience/knowledge with test planning, establishing test requirements, and test methodology.
• Experience writing test plans and related documentation.
• Experience in defining test requirements.
• Experience with SRB (Safety Review Board) and TRB (Technical Review Board) requirements and documentation.
• Experience/knowledge of flight safety processes and requirements.
• Experience/knowledge of USAF flight test risk assessment processes.
• Experience with flight test approval processes.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen and able to obtain a DoD SECRET Clearance.

Desired Qualifications:

• Scientific or engineering experience.
• Knowledge of Eglin AFB Mission Scheduling processes.
• Background in EO/Experience or education in sensor research or automatic target recognition.
• Knowledge of Design of Experiments methods.

SAIC accepts applications on an ongoing basis and there is no deadline.

Covid Policy: SAIC does not require COVID-19 vaccinations or boosters. Customer site vaccination requirements must be followed when work is performed at a customer site.

Overview

SAIC® is a premier Fortune 500® technology integrator focused on advancing the power of technology and innovation to serve and protect our world. Our robust portfolio of offerings across the defense, space, civilian and intelligence markets includes secure high-end solutions in mission IT, enterprise IT, engineering services and professional services. We integrate emerging technology, rapidly and securely, into mission critical operations that modernize and enable critical national imperatives.

We are approximately 24,000 strong; driven by mission, united by purpose, and inspired by opportunities. SAIC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $7.4 billion. For more information, visit saic.com. For ongoing news, please visit our newsroom.