Senior Flight Test Engineer

SENIOR FLIGHT TEST ENGINEER

LOCATION
:
Hanscom AFB, MA

JOB STATUS: Full-time

CLEARANCE
:
Secret

TRAVEL
: 20% (OK, Japan, San Antonio)

Astrion has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Flight Test Engineer providing support to the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center/ISR SOF (AFLCMC/HB).

The Air Force Program Execution Office for Intelligence, Surveillance, Reconnaissance and Special Operations (PEO ISR SOF) has the collective Air Force Materiel Command (AFMC) mission responsibility to manage and execute the modernization, development, testing, production, fielding, and sustainment of the ISR SOF portfolio, which includes over 200 programs for the United States Air Force (USAF) and foreign allies. AFLCMC/PEO ISR SOF is headquartered at Wright Patterson Air Force Base, OH with geographically separated operating units CONUS and OCONUS.

This position supports the FMS Division (AWACS (E3)) supporting the Japan Self Defense Air Force, as part of the International Airborne Battle Management Command and Control (FMS) Division; AFLMC(WIW). The WIW Division located at Tinker AFB (OK), and Hanscom AFB (MA), with dispersed support at Eglin AFB, Seattle WA, San Antonio TX and several OCONUS positions.

This is a full-time Hybrid role at Hanscom AFB, MA.

* Position Contingent Upon Position Award*

Clearance: Must hold an active

Secret clearance

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree, and minimum of 12 years of experience, including at least 5 years supporting DoD programs, OR
• 15 years of experience, including at least 8 years supporting DoD programs

• Extensive experience supporting the full Test & Evaluation (T&E) lifecycle, from test planning and design through execution, analysis, reporting, and acquisition decision support.
• Expertise in flight test engineering, including development of test objectives, measures of effectiveness (MOEs), measures of performance (MOPs), test scenarios, and mission execution plans.
• Proficient in planning and coordinating contractor and government developmental and operational test activities for complex aircraft, mission systems, and supporting ground-based systems.
• Strong background in integrated aircraft testing, including software and hardware upgrades, system integration, verification, validation, and performance evaluation.
• Experience developing and reviewing test plans, procedures, run cards, safety documentation, technical reviews, and test readiness review artifacts.
• Skilled in test data analysis, real-time assessment of test results, issue identification, root cause analysis, and recommendation of corrective actions.
• Knowledge of Air Force and DoD test organizations, acquisition processes, and collaboration with stakeholders including AFOTEC, 96th Test Wing, program offices, contractors, and coalition partners.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly present technical findings, brief senior leaders, and facilitate test planning discussions.
• Strong collaborator who excels at working with cross-functional engineering teams, operational users, government organizations, industry partners, and international stakeholders.
• Self-motivated and proactive professional capable of independently managing high-visibility, mission-critical projects and test activities.
• Demonstrated leadership through influence, fostering alignment among diverse stakeholders while navigating complex technical and programmatic challenges.
• Exceptional problem-solving and critical-thinking skills with the ability to evaluate risks, resolve test issues, and support informed decision-making.
• Highly organized and detail-oriented, capable of coordinating…