Senior Flight Test Engineer (Strategic Missile Systems)

• →Serve as a trusted technical advisor supporting Navy strategic weapons flight test activities.
• →Lead coordination efforts across government, industry, and national test range organizations to ensure successful test planning and execution.
• →Support the integration and evaluation of flight test instrumentation, telemetry, and data collection capabilities.
• →Coordinate spectrum management and frequency allocation activities supporting missile test operations.
• →Participate in system readiness reviews, risk assessments, test planning meetings, and technical working groups.
• →Manage engineering change and configuration control processes associated with flight test instrumentation and experimental test objectives.
• →Develop and deliver technical briefings, reports, and recommendations to senior government and program leadership.
• →Collaborate with engineers, operators, and acquisition professionals to support modernization and future capability development.

🧠What You Bring

• →Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Mechanical, Aerospace, Electrical, Systems, or related discipline).
• →7+ years of experience in defense system engineering.
• →An active DoW Security Clearance at the Secret level with Top Secret Eligibility (or have held an active DoW clearance within the past 2 years)
• →Demonstrated experience in missile systems design, integration, and verification. 
• →Knowledge of missile or weapon system testing.
• →Knowledge of the DoD 5000-series acquisition policies, including DoDI 5000.88 and 5000.02.
• →Strong communication skills and ability to interface with DoW / DoD, Service PAEs, and industry partners.

⭐Bonus Points

• →Master’s degree in Systems Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related field.
• →DAWIA Advanced Certification in Engineering or Program Management.
• →Two years in technical leadership role on a major defense acquisition program.
• →Prior service aboard submarines and experience with flight testing.
• →Management experience.
• →High-quality communication and presentation dexterity.
• →Process improvement certification (Black Belt)
• →Experience supporting nuclear-capable or strategic missile programs.
• →Experience with Spectrum XXI.