F35 Flight Test Manager

Job Description The F35 Flight Test Manager role is responsible for leading activities for Flight Test and Flight Operations integration across the program, supporting development and upkeep of governance structure and reporting across the Flight Test & Flight Operations development organization to ensure compliance with business and contractual requirements.

The role will manage and approve the activities of the flight test team and apply flight test engineering leadership and expertise to plan, coordinate and execute a highly complex and interdependent Developmental Flight Test Program for the F35 aircraft, ensuring an integrated, efficient and safe flight test program is delivered for the unique and demanding Short Take-Off and Vertical Landing (STOVL) and Carrier Variant (CV) aircraft.

Bae Systems Technology Solutions & Services, Inc.: F35 Flight Test Manager – Fort Worth, TX

DUTIES:

• Manage and approve the activities of the flight test team and apply flight test engineering leadership and expertise to plan, coordinate and execute a highly complex and interdependent Developmental Flight Test Program, ensuring an integrated, efficient and safe flight test program is delivered for the unique and demanding Short Take-Off and Vertical Landing (STOVL) and Carrier Variant (CV) aircraft.
• Strategically manage resources and capability of an integrated multi-company/multi-government team to meet ongoing program needs. Provide specialist support to new Flight Test opportunities, for both existing and new customers.
• Lead the development and implementation of Flight Test and Flight Operations governance frameworks and processes to better align the business entities for program delivery, including recruitment and resourcing, quality, staff development, etc.
• Manage Flight Test domain specialisms and act in Approval capacity for Flight Test Plans, including Technical Readiness Review Boards, Test Safety Reviews, Flight Clearance reviews and Risk Assessments.
• Interface directly with Industry & Military partners and customers, provide technical and programmatic briefs as required.
• Enact strong team leadership of a multi-partner, multi-cultural team and maintain high levels of team motivation and co-operation to achieve program goals. Promote a culture of best practice sharing and knowledge across the Project and Business.
• Personally responsible for the development of others, including the training and qualification of engineers to meet the program deliverables. Coach and mentor engineers outside of the immediate team.
• Set targets, measure progress and effective cost and expenditure controls within the Project and provide day-to-day guidance.

Required Education, Experience, & Skills REQUIREMENTS: Bachelor's Degree in Aerospace Engineering, Flight Test Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering or closely related aeronautical field followed by 10 years of experience, including managing and leading others.

• 10 years of experience with Air Vehicle Design and Engineering rules and governance requirements
• 10 years of experience with flight test program planning and execution for a large development program from program start through completion of flight test program
• Demonstrated knowledge of international standards and requirements pertaining to certification of military aircraft and weapons.
• Demonstrated knowledge of MIL-STD-516 airworthiness certification criteria, MIL-STD-1553 multiplex data buses, Universal Armaments Interface, and MIL-STD-1760 aircraft/stores electrical interconnection systems.
• Possess or immediately eligible to obtain U.S. or U.K. security clearance (Secret)

Business travel within the US and overseas, including deployments and detachment to remote work locations on land and at sea and will interface directly with Industry & Military partners and customers.

SALARY: $159,973 - $254,317 per year

LOCATION: 6100 Western Place, Fort Worth, TX 76107

TO APPLY: Apply directly at https://jobs.baesystems.com/global/en and reference job code 127417BR.Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills • Demonstrated advanced communication and coordination skills
• Knowledge of test techniques for modern fighter aircraft
• Experience with and understanding the principals of Situational Awareness and Crew Resource Management

Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $136000 - $231200

Please note: This range is based on our market pay structures. However, individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to: business considerations, local market conditions, and internal equity, as well as candidate qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience.

Employee Benefits: At BAE Systems, we support our employees in all aspects of their life, including their health and financial well-being. Regular employees scheduled to work 20+ hours per week are offered: health, dental, and vision insurance; health savings accounts; a 401(k) savings plan; disability coverage; and life and accident insurance. We also have an employee assistance program, a legal plan, and other perks including discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance. Our leave programs include paid time off, paid holidays, as well as other types of leave, including paid parental, military, bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave. Employees may participate in the company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards. Other incentives may be available based on position level and/or job specifics.
About BAE Systems Intelligence & Security BAE Systems, Inc. is the U.S. subsidiary of BAE Systems plc, an international defense, aerospace and security company which delivers a full range of products and services for air, land and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology solutions and customer support services. Improving the future and protecting lives is an ambitious mission, but it’s what we do at BAE Systems. Working here means using your passion and ingenuity where it counts – defending national security with breakthrough technology, superior products, and intelligence solutions. As you develop the latest technology and defend national security, you will continually hone your skills on a team—making a big impact on a global scale. At BAE Systems, you’ll find a rewarding career that truly makes a difference.

Intelligence & Security (I&S), based in McLean, Virginia, designs and delivers advanced defense, intelligence, and security solutions that support the important missions of our customers. Our pride and dedication shows in everything we do—from intelligence analysis, cyber operations and IT expertise to systems development, systems integration, and operations and maintenance services. Knowing that our work enables the U.S. military and government to recognize, manage and defeat threats inspires us to push ourselves and our technologies to new levels.

This position will be posted for at least 5 calendar days. The posting will remain active until the position is filled, or a qualified pool of candidates is identified.