Aviation Senior Test Engineer

If you love high profile and challenging projects supporting the United States Navy - Serco has a great opportunity for you! This Joint Strike Fighter (JSF) Senior Test Engineer Position will be on a dynamic team responsible for testing US Navy aviation warfare programs at our customer site in the Norfolk, Virginia area.

Bring your expertise and collaborative skills to make an impact on our national security.

Serco supports the US Navy in the acquisition of new technology used to support our warfighters and to defend our nation. Our team reviews acquisition documentation, develops test plans, executes test events, collects and analyzes data, and writes test reports. This includes programs supporting the US Navy's Operation Test and Evaluation Command (OPTEVFOR).

You will be part of a team that works closely with the customer to evaluate the effectiveness and suitability of new warfare technologies. The team has been supporting Test and Evaluation for over 20 years and has been recognized by the Navy for their outstanding contributions.

- Perform as the Test and Evaluation Engineer that supports OPTEVFOR in the review of acquisition documents, development of complex test plans, execution of operational tests, reduction and analysis of data, and writing of test reports. - Support Operational Test and Evaluation (OT&E) events to provide OPTEVFOR with an evaluation of the mission capability of the system or platform when employed in a realistic, operational environment. - Support OPTEVFOR in providing a T&E Strategy brief for all major acquisition programs under Department of War oversight. - Develop and execute comprehensive OT&E programs for USN, USMC, and Joint systems. - Conduct Integrated Evaluation Framework and Test and Evaluation Master Plan (TEMP) development, test planning, test execution, data analysis, and test reporting. - Support cross-functional teams through complex operational testing cycles. - Interface with Navy/USMC leadership and program stakeholders on test plans and results. - Conduct accreditation process for modeling and simulation efforts supporting developmental/operational testing. - Ensure compliance with DoD 5000 series and Navy acquisition instructions. - Develop and provide Department of War with a T&E Concept Briefing on planned OT&E activity. - Work directly with senior technical personnel, stakeholders, and project managers in the planning and execution of test events. - Employ existing guidelines and instructions, customer guidance, experience, and independent judgment to plan and accomplish test objectives.

- U.S. Citizenship - Secret security clearance - Current Navy, Marine Corps, Army, or Air Force operations knowledge - Bachelor's degree (STEM preferred) or equivalent operational/T&E experience - At least 5 years Aviation Warfare mission execution (JSF or F/A-18 preferred) - Strong leadership skills with the ability to drive projects to successful completion - Effective communication skills to convey analysis results and recommendations to senior leadership - Proficiency in technical writing and reporting - Strong knowledge of analysis methodologies applied to complex systems evaluation - Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint) - Ability to travel up to 10%

If you are interested in supporting and working with our passionate Serco team - then submit your application now for immediate consideration. It only takes a few minutes and could change your career!

Salary range: The range for this position can be found at the top of this posting. This range is provided as a general guideline and represents a good faith estimate across all experience levels. Actual base salary will be determined by a variety of factors, including but not limited to, the scope of the role, relevant experience, job-related knowledge, education and training, key skills, and geographic market considerations.

For roles available in multiple states, the range may vary to reflect differences in local labor markets. In addition to base salary, eligible positions may include other forms of compensation such as annual bonuses or long-term incentive opportunities.

Benefits - Comprehensible benefits for full-time employees (part-time employees receive a limited package tailored to their role):