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Astrion

Test Engineer, A/A

Eglin Air Force Base, FL · On-site

$109K - $123K/yr

Overview TEST ENGINEER A/A LOCATION: Eglin AFB, FL JOB STATUS: Full-time CLEARANCE: Secret or ... The 780th Test Squadron is the Air Force's developmental test agency for air-to-air, air-to-surface ...

Astrion

Test Engineer, A/A

FL · On-site

Overview TEST ENGINEER A/A LOCATION: Eglin AFB, FL JOB STATUS: Full-time CLEARANCE: Secret or ... The 780th Test Squadron is the Air Force's developmental test agency for air-to-air, air-to-surface ...

Astrion

Test Engineer, A/G

FL · On-site

Overview TEST ENGINEER A/G LOCATION: Eglin AFB, FL JOB STATUS: Full-time CLEARANCE: Secret or ... The 780th Test Squadron is the Air Force's developmental test agency for air-to-air, air-to-surface ...

Astrion

Test Engineer, A/A

Eglin Air Force Base, FL · On-site

Overview TEST ENGINEER A/A LOCATION: Eglin AFB, FL JOB STATUS: Full-time CLEARANCE: Secret or ... The 780th Test Squadron is the Air Force's developmental test agency for air-to-air, air-to-surface ...

Astrion

Test Engineer, A/G

Eglin Air Force Base, FL · On-site

Overview TEST ENGINEER A/G LOCATION: Eglin AFB, FL JOB STATUS: Full-time CLEARANCE: Secret or ... The 780th Test Squadron is the Air Force's developmental test agency for air-to-air, air-to-surface ...

Astrion

Test Engineer, A/G

Eglin Air Force Base, FL · On-site

$94K - $105K/yr

Overview TEST ENGINEER A/G LOCATION: Eglin AFB, FL JOB STATUS: Full-time CLEARANCE: Secret or ... The 780th Test Squadron is the Air Force's developmental test agency for air-to-air, air-to-surface ...

Canvas

Test Engineer - Air-to-Air (PL)

Eglin, FL · On-site

The 780th Test Squadron is the Air Force's developmental test agency for air-to-air, air-to-surface ... Provides technical management and accomplishes engineering duties related to the test and ...

Torch Technologies, Inc.

NY · On-site

The Wind Tunnel Test Engineer role is a critical member of the Arnold Engineering Development Complex (AEDC) 716th Test Squadron team, responsible for planning, executing, and analyzing complex ...

Canvas

Test Engineer - Air-to-Air (PL)

Niceville, FL · On-site

The 780th Test Squadron is the Air Force's developmental test agency for air-to-air, air-to-surface ... Provides technical management and accomplishes engineering duties related to the test and ...

Canvas

Senior Test Engineer

Eglin, FL · On-site

The 780th Test Squadron is the Air Force's developmental test agency for air-to-air, air-to-surface ... Provides technical management and accomplishes engineering duties related to the test and ...

Canvas, Inc.

## Test Engineer - Air-to-Air (PL)Applylocations: Eglin AFB, FL: Niceville, FLtime type: Full ... The 780th Test Squadron is the Air Force's developmental test agency for air-to-air, air-to-surface ...

Canvas, Inc.

NY · On-site

The 780th Test Squadron is the Air Force's developmental test agency for air-to-air, air-to-surface ... Provides technical management and accomplishes engineering duties related to the test and ...

Canvas, Inc.

NY · On-site

## Test Engineer - Air-to-Air (PL)Applylocations: Eglin AFB, FL: Niceville, FLtime type: Full ... The 780th Test Squadron is the Air Force's developmental test agency for air-to-air, air-to-surface ...

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Test Squadron Engineers are specialized professionals responsible for planning, executing, and analyzing tests on aircraft and related systems within a military or aerospace context. They work as part of a squadron to ensure new and existing aircraft meet safety, performance, and regulatory standards. Their duties often include designing test protocols, collecting and analyzing data, troubleshooting issues, and collaborating with pilots, technicians, and engineers. Test Squadron Engineers play a crucial role in advancing aviation technology and ensuring operational readiness.

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To thrive as a Test Squadron Engineer, you need a strong background in aerospace engineering, systems testing, and data analysis, often supported by a relevant engineering degree and security clearance. Familiarity with test instrumentation, flight data acquisition systems, and software such as MATLAB or LabVIEW is critical. Excellent problem-solving, teamwork, and communication skills help coordinate complex test projects and relay findings clearly to diverse teams. These capabilities are essential for ensuring aircraft safety, validating system performance, and supporting mission-critical test operations.

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Test Engineer, A/A

Eglin Air Force Base, FL • On-site

Astrion
5 - 10K employees
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$109K - $123K/yr

Full-time

Posted 14 days ago

Job description

Overview

TEST ENGINEER A/A

LOCATION: Eglin AFB, FL

JOB STATUS: Full-time
CLEARANCE: Secret or higher, SAP eligible

TRAVEL: up to 10%

 

Astrion has an exciting opportunity for a TEST ENGINEER A/A to support the 780th Test Squadron on the TMAS II contract at EGLIN AFB, FL. The 780th Test Squadron is the Air Force's developmental test agency for air-to-air, air-to-surface, direct-fire, and advanced munitions. The candidate should have a working knowledge of airborne weapon systems; USAF, USN, or Marines fighter/bomber tactics and or airborne weapons employment. Prior experience in developmental weapons, and/or operational testing is highly desired. Aircrew experience is highly desired.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS

  • Masters degree in engineering and 10+ years of relevant experience; *Years of experience may be substituted for education requirement.
  • Active Secret clearance with eligibility for Special Access Programs.
  • Ability to communicate clearly with multiple stakeholders and resolve competing test resource requirements.
  • Self-Motivated to learn new systems under test and be proactive to meet program requirements and take responsibility for identifying, organizing, coordinating, executing necessary tasks leading to the successful accomplishment of assigned duties.
  • Must have a demonstrated ability to work as part of an integrated team.
  • Must have strong communication skills and possess some technical writing skills.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.  

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS  

  • Experience in DoD weapons acquisition process.
  • Flight test or Aircrew flight experience with military fighter/ Bomber aircraft.
  • Test Conductor experience with military systems.
  • Experience with USAF and USN fighter/bomber/attack Test, operations and weapon systems.
  • Test Pilot School graduate or Fighter Weapons School (Top Gun) graduate desired. 

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Establishes standards for test documentation and technical reporting.
  • Provides technical review of test directives, methods of test, data packages, letter reports, and technical reports.
  • Present test strategy, objectives, and procedures to unit leaders at Safety Review Boards and Test Approval Boards.
  • Provides technical management and accomplishes engineering duties related to the test and evaluation of major programs to include development tests, engineering evaluation tests, operational evaluation tests, and joint T&E programs on air-to-air/air-to-surface weapons.
  • Develop test planning documentation for an emerging weapon program.
  • Provides a range of technical and administrative support to the Flight Chief
  • Represents the Squadron and AFTC at conferences and with other commands, HQ USAF, HQ USA, HQ USN, OSD, Department of Homeland Security (DHS), foreign nations, or industry on matters pertaining to the T&E of conventional weapons systems and their compatibility with various airborne, seaborne, or ground systems.
  • Forecast test assets and range requirements.
  • Integrate with program offices and prime contractors.
  • Brief and debrief executing aircrew on mission execution and requirements.
  • Act a Test Conductor during Test mission execution.

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