What are the responsibilities and job description for the NAVAIR Test Lead/Aircrew SME position at John H. Northrop & Associates?
NAVAIR Test Lead/Aircrew SME
Overview:
JHNA is currently seeking a talented Test Lead Aircrew SME to support our NAVAIR government customer at NAS Patuxent River in Lexington Park, MD. This is a hybrid support role which will require on-site presence at Pax River.
Roles/Responsibilities:
- Work with developers, end users, and organizations to create test plans and test scripts
- Coordinate with testing labs to plan and implement test events.
- Create reports, track problems, and report on identified errors. Configure necessary hardware and operating environments to complete assigned testing, as needed.
- Support formal test development, integrated software/system level test, Formal Qualification Test (FQT)/Verification & Validation (V&V) test, software build FQT, and segment/system test.
- Conduct Verification and Validation (V&V) of standard operating procedures to support the end user.
- Perform unit, functional, or system level test of tactical weapon system software.
- Maintain and execute routine manual and automated test standards.
- Monitor staff tasking and resources to meet customer objectives.
Job Requirements:
- Candidate must be a U.S Citizen with a Secret Clearance the ability to obtain Top Secret Clearance. US Citizenship required.
- Bachelor's degree in a Technical Discipline.
- Experience in the engineering field-testing DoD aircraft or weapons systems.
- In-depth knowledge of how sensors are used on their resident platforms and sufficient background knowledge and experience to enable the projection of upgraded equipment into future mission requirements.
- Ability to evaluate new or revised software that controls/responds to current hardware; evaluate proposed software that will control new hardware and demonstrated ability to test software.
- Ability to analyze solutions, estimate problem impact on mission functions and provide an evaluation on the resulting solution.
- Knowledge of testing principles, theories, and concepts and ability to contribute to the development of new and innovative principles and concepts.