Senior Staff Aerospace Engineer SME
Senior Staff Aerospace Engineer SME
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Job Description
Position Description
We are seeking an experienced Senior Staff Aerospace Engineer SME to support the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) / Integrated Experiments and Evaluation Division (RVE) in cradle-to-grave mission support.
Responsibilities include:
Flight Experiment Mission and Operations Planning:
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Develop procedures for all mission phases
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Create Concepts of Operations (CONOPS)
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Develop Launch and Early Operations (LEOps) plans
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Conduct operational testing using simulators virtual simulations and flatsats
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Perform ground system testing including operations acceptance factory compatibility and launch-base compatibility tests
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Support planning for mission operations centers including facility layout and preparation
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Participate in day-in-the-life events exercises rehearsals and mission dress rehearsals in roles such as operator systems expert or mission planner
Flight Operations Support:
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Conduct on-orbit spacecraft operations and experimentation including on-call support
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Support operations acceptance testing including regression testing of new components/processes
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Develop vehicle fault detection and reporting systems
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Provide anomaly resolution and reporting support
Qualifications Required:
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15 years of experience in aerospace engineering; recognized as a defense industry Subject Matter Expert (SME)
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Bachelors degree in Aerospace Engineering Systems Engineering Mechanical Engineering or a related field
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Proven experience in integrating flight experiments including system design test planning execution and post-flight analysis
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Strong understanding of aerospace systems flight test operations hardware/software integration telemetry and mission-critical systems
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Demonstrated experience in anomaly investigation and resolution root cause analysis and corrective action
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Familiarity with aerospace and defense industry standards and best practices for flight testing and system integration
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Expertise in systems engineering principles including requirements definition validation and verification
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Active DoD Top Secret security clearance with SCI eligibility (U.S. Citizenship required)
Qualifications Desired:
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Masters degree in Aerospace Engineering Systems Engineering Mechanical Engineering or a related field
Employment Type
Full Time
