About this role
Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc. (SPA) delivers high-impact, technical solutions to complex national security issues. With over 50 years of business expertise and consistent growth, we are known for continuous innovation for our government customers, in both the US and abroad. Our exceptionally talented team is highly collaborative in spirit and practice, producing Results that Matter. Come work with the best! We offer opportunity, unique challenges, and clear-sighted commitment to the mission. SPA: Objective. Responsive. Trusted.
SPA’s Army Integrated Engineering Group (AIEG) brings more than 20 years of experience supporting the Department of Defense and U.S. Government, consistently setting the standard for excellence in the federal marketplace. Committed to advancing the mission of the U.S. Warfighter, AIEG leverages technological superiority to deliver innovative solutions across air, space, land, and sea domains. We are proud to foster a collaborative, dynamic work environment, offering competitive compensation and an industry-leading 401k contribution. Our team is built through merit and achievement, and we’re always looking for the best and brightest to join us in our growth. We treat our people like family, we are mission-focused, and we give back! Join us today.
SPA's AEIG has an open Aviation Test Engineer position to support all phases of air vehicle testing, including planning, budget management, hardware/software integration, lab testing, flight testing, and status briefing. The Aviation Test Engineer will work closely with the Customer, Test Lead, other Government Agencies, and Vendors to manage multiple test programs from conception/planning to execution/results reporting.
Responsibilities
Work Type: On-Site (Redstone Arsenal, AL)
Your day-to-day work will include:
- Testing program conception/design.
- Scheduling development/management.
- Performing budget development/management.
- Stakeholder coordination/briefing.
- Developing briefings and schedules to inform stakeholders.
- Coordinating meetings.
- Completing test site surveys.
- Attending and overseeing test events.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
At a minimum you should have the following:
- US Citizenship and an active SECRET security clearance.
- Eligibility for a TOP SECRET clearance.
- A bachelor's degree in a STEM-field.
- A minimum of 5 years' experience.
- Experience with Army Manned and/or Unmanned Aviation platforms.
- Experience supporting technical efforts for system/subsystem/component level projects regarding cost, schedule, and performance.
- Experience developing and evaluating OEM proposals to include analyzing large amounts of technical data.
- Experience coordinating with OEMs & other outside vendors on technical projects in execution. This includes managing/adjudicating issues.
- Experience developing specialized technical documents and preparing briefings for senior leaders.
- Experience coordinating and supporting test and demonstration activities.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Proficiency using Microsoft Office products.
You will be highly desirable if you have:
- An active TOP SECRET clearance.
- Experience providing SETA support to an Aviation Program Office.
- Experience supporting Foreign Military Sales (FMS) cases.
- Experience supporting Army Science and Technology (S&T) and/or DARPA programs.
- Experience with Autonomy concepts, technologies, and approaches for unmanned systems.
- Experience with Frequency Spectrum Requests.
- Test Range coordination and/or experience.
- Knowledge about airworthiness qualification (FAA DO-178C, AR 70-62).
- Experience in facilitating and conducting demonstrations.
This role includes 25% Travel possibility.
*All employees may be called upon to provide their knowledge and/or expertise to proposal efforts including contract re-competes.
Other facts
About Systems Planning and Analysis
Systems Planning & Analysis (SPA) is a leading global provider of data-driven analytical insights for critical national security programs. We deliver timely, objective, and rigorous analysis, helping to solve our US and Allies' most challenging problems.
Powered by a wide-ranging set of differentiated capabilities, SPA is known for deep expertise in operational and programmatic areas. We enable our best and brightest teams to focus on the issue at hand, amplifying their mission-centric experience with our suite of leading-edge software tools, which are designed to customize every solution we deliver.
As a longtime trusted agent, SPA is known for Executing with Excellence. Our five-decade history of providing documented, exceptional quality is the foundation of the trust we establish with each client. Far from being a generic service provider, SPA is well known for innovative approaches that address each client’s unique needs with the expertise and attention they require.
SPA's awards include GovCon Contractor of the Year in 2022, Washington Post Top Workplace consecutively since 2014, and Department of Labor HIRE Vets Gold Medallion for the past seven consecutive years.
We are growing rapidly, proud to be the service provider, teaming partner, and employer of choice. Join us!
What you'll do
- The Aviation Test Engineer will manage multiple test programs from conception to execution and results reporting. Responsibilities include scheduling, budget management, stakeholder coordination, and overseeing test events.
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