Senior Program Specialist - Test, Configuration Management

Key Responsibilities

• End-to-End Problem Resolution: Investigate complex system failures and malfunctions on BQM-177 and BQM-34 aerial targets. Drive the complete engineering lifecycle from Root Cause Corrective Action (RCCA) through the implementation and field integration of the solution.
• Cross-Functional Engineering Leadership: Solve highly complex, multi-disciplinary problems spanning mechanical, aeronautical, and systems engineering domains.
• Hands-on Design & Manufacturing: Including expertise in the design, manufacturing, and repair of composite structures. Utilize SolidWorks CAD to rapidly prototype and develop mechanical solutions.
• Test & Validation Execution: Develop, author, and independently execute rigorous ground and flight test plans to validate hardware modifications and system upgrades.
• Technical Communication: Author definitive engineering reports, position papers, and technical investigations. Effectively brief complex anomalies and proposed solutions to senior program leadership and military stakeholders.
• Document all tasking contributions in accordance with technical data and government reporting standards.
• Follow all DoD cybersecurity, OPSEC, and AT/FP (Antiterrorism/Force Protection) protocols.

Required Qualifications

• Experience: Minimum of 15 to 20+ years of proven, engineering experience in the analysis, hardware development, systems engineering, and testing of aviation grade hardware and aerial target systems.
• Platform Expertise: Deep, verifiable subject matter expertise with Navy sub-scale aerial targets (specifically BQM-177 and BQM-34).
• Technical Proficiencies: Highly proficient in SolidWorks CAD software, with extensive hands-on experience in composite material structures and repair methodologies.
• Analytical Skills: Excellent analytical capabilities in mechanical and flight dynamic/aeronautical engineering.
• Work Style: Demonstrated history of working independently as a self-starter with minimal oversight to resolve mission-critical technical issues.
• An active Secret security clearance is required.
• Familiarity with Navy’s Competency Aligned Organizational (CAO) structure and the Navy’s Integrated Product Team (IPT) structure.
• Must complete DoD Cybersecurity and OPSEC Level I training.
• Must comply with all Common Access Card (CAC) and facility access background checks.

Work Environment

Compensation Details

• The compensation range or hourly rate listed for this position is provided as a good-faith estimate of what the company intends to offer for this role at the time this posting was issued. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as job responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, market data, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and relevant laws.

Benefits Overview

• Our health and welfare benefits are designed to support you and your priorities. Offerings include:
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off and holidays
• Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)
• Educational reimbursement
• Parental leave
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Tax-saving options
• Disability and life insurance
• Pet insurance
• Note: Benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and applicable agreements. Positions governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA), or other employment contracts may include different provisions/benefits.

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