Aviation Systems Test Engineer

MANTECH seeks a motivated, career and customer-oriented Aviation Systems Test Engineer to join our team in Patuxent River, MD. This is a remote position.

The Aviation Systems Test Engineer will support the government Post Delivery Test, Trials, and Certification (PDTT&C) Lead in Dam Neck to assist in the planning and analysis of aviation test events for Aircraft Carriers. This role will be part time at about 30%..

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Aviation systems test & evaluation analysis
• Assisting in evaluating all aspects of the CVN 78 Class aviation certification path to include execution of test and certification events culminating in Flight Deck Certification (FDC) and Carrier Air Traffic Control Certification (CATCC).
• Assisting with aviation systems test and certification financial analyses.
• Assisting in evaluating all aspects of CVN 78 Class Post-delivery aviation test events.
• Assisting with development of the Test and Evaluation Master Plan (TEMP) 1610 and analyses of TEMP requirements and resources

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma
• 8+ years of experience with the Navy Combat Systems
• Of the 8 years, 5+ years of experience must be related to the engineering, design, development, or testing and evaluation of a Navy combat system.
• Of the 8 years, at least 4+ years of recent experience is required in any of the following: Test requirements definition, Test Plan/Procedures development, maintenance and execution, Test data reduction and analysis, or Computer program performance analysis and reporting.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with naval aviation testing and analysis.
• Experience with financial analysis of test and certification activities.
• Knowledge of test and certification events culminating in Flight Deck Certification (FDC) and Carrier Air Traffic Control Certification (CATCC).
• Experience in the development and analysis Test and Evaluation Master Plans (TEMP).

Clearance Requirements:

• Must have an active Secret security clearance.

Physical Requirements:

• Tasking is primarily computer based. The person in this position must be able to operate and perform tasking on a PC.
• Must be able to effectively communicate with co-workers, Customers, and management through email, phone, and other virtual communication methods (e.g. TEAMS, ZOOM).