Flight Test Instrumentation Manager Level 4

Standard Job Description

Manages the design, development, and testing of a variety of power plants, aircraft, missiles, and parts. Directs establishment of structural specifications, performance of stress analysis, and performance testing. Responsible for coordinating subordinate employee recruitment, selection and training, performance assessment, work assignments, salary, and recognition/disciplinary actions.

This position is for a first line manager of the F-35 Flight Test Instrumentation (FTI) detail design team, part of Test & Evaluation, located in Fort Worth, TX. The team is responsible for generating detailed engineering documentation that drives fabrication, kitting, and installation of airborne systems that collect data during F-35 flight test missions. This manager position will lead a team of mechanical and/or electrical engineers and have OBS responsibilities over a small portfolio of F-35 FTI projects. Additionally, this role is expected to maintain 60-70% direct tasking to include, but not limited to, project lead duties, engineering reviews, detail design assignments, and aircraft modification oversight. Leadership responsibilities will include: review and maintenance of earned value metrics; development and maintenance of project-specific performance metrics; bid and proposal development and review; individual contributor performance assessments, recognition, and disciplinary actions; recruitment, selection, and training; discipline-specific competency development; and process development/improvement. This role also requires frequent coordination with internal and external stakeholders, including the flight test engineer community, flight instrumentation operations engineers, engineering planners, flight test instrumentation fabrication personnel, program management, and the customer. Minimal travel may be required.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related technical discipline or appropriate degree from an accredited college, or equivalent experience/combined education, with professional experience and specialized training commensurate with assignment.
• Experience working with Flight Test Instrumentation
• Experience as a team lead
• Experience working with suppliers/customers

Desired Skills

• F-35 Line of Business familiarity
• Experience with F-35 design tools and processes (CATIA v5 or similar, PDM, VAS, etc)
• Excellent communication/organizational skills
• Experience with Earned Value Management policies and practices
• Ability to demonstrate the five imperatives of Full Spectrum Leadership: shape the future, build effective relationships, energize the team, deliver results, and model personal excellence