Engineer​/Scientist III

Engineer/Scientist III

SSI needs to add a part-time Engineer/Scientist III to support the Conventional Ordnance Performance Evaluation (COPE) program providing NAVAIR with performance data on conventional (air-to-ground) ordnance. Duties are to conduct aircrew debriefs/data collection in support of the US Navy's Conventional Ordnance Performance Evaluation (COPE) program, located at NAS Fallon, Nevada.

The goal of the COPE program is to observe aviation training evolutions, collect conventional weapons employment data, conduct a comprehensive analysis, and provide a detailed assessment of the overall performance of Fleet and Fleet Marine Force conventional air-to-ground ordnance.

Primary Functions:

• Observe, monitor activities, collect, and analyze data and writing reports on flight-line, Combat Aircraft Loading Area (CALA) and Bombing Range activity.
• Provide COPE program monitoring and collection services on live-fire and inert weapons performance during Navy and Marine Corps exercises.
• Communicate directly with U.S. Government facilities personnel to obtain permission and coordinate access to COPE related work areas/facilities to include military bases active ordnance ranges, and flight line areas.
• Debrief the squadron and or air wing personnel prior to completion of the exercise/training event on the data collected.
• This work is not full time and will be compensated for on an hourly basis, on call, including nights and weekends. There is no paid time off, sick leave or overtime.
• Requires the understanding of flight test/evaluation best practices, MS Access data bases and analysis techniques.
• The work requires working on tactical aircraft flight lines in various weather conditions, in squadron ready rooms and classified debriefing facilities.
• The position is home based at NAS Fallon, Nevada. However, compensated travel will be required to other locations such as Naval Air Facility El Centro, CA, Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, CA and Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, AZ, to collect data during USMC exercises.

Required Qualifications

Education/Experience/

Skills:

• Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts in a relevant Engineering/Science Field.
• At least six (6) years of experience in a Relevant Engineering/Science Field with the application of scientific knowledge, carrying out professional assignments that require use of conventional analysis programs, approaches, or techniques to support technical programs. Experience in developing findings, conclusion, recommendations and preparing client reports or sections thereof.

Desired

• Ten Years Military Fighter/Attack Pilot or Weapon Systems Officer Experience.
• Experience as a Flight Test Engineer/Manager is also highly desired.
• In-depth understanding of advanced weapons and weapons system in US Navy and USMC tactical aircraft (fixed and rotary wing) specifically for the planning, launching and guidance of general purpose, laser guided, GPS guided munitions as well as precision guided rockets and missiles.
• Proficiency and experience in post mission recording systems and weapon validation procedures.
• The position requires TOP SECRET clearance plus completion of a Special Background Investigation within the last 5 years, supporting entry into Special Access Programs involving weapons and aircraft systems.