Senior Mission Systems Engineer - Senior Aero Engineer

Spectrum is seeking highly qualified engineer to support our programs located at Nellis AFB, NV. In this role you will advise and assist our customers with operational test planning, execution, data analysis, and reporting.

Key Roles and Responsibilities

• Provide technical expertise to USG test teams with Design of Experiments (DoE) and science of test pertaining to the operational test of fighter aircraft.
• Provide daily technical assistance in the design of test measures and analysis of data, during operational effectiveness, suitability, and/or mission evaluations, to include understanding of the system description, functionality, and capabilities.

Requirements

Experience:

• Possess a continuum of academic education and professional training, and experience commensurate with the specific position, along with experience within the DoD systems acquisition enterprise (DoDD 5000.01 and the Adaptive Acquisition Framework).
• Appropriate level of technical knowledge, experience and recognized ability to perform all tasks.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Understanding data/coding with Python/MATLAB is a must
• Understanding varying analytical methods, applying them, and communicating the results via documentation proficiently
• Requires Knowledge/Training/Experience with Design of Experiments (DoE) concepts, statistical principles, data analytics, including analytical techniques, methodologies, statistical processes, software applications, and optimization tools.
• Knowledge of a wide range of qualitative and quantitative methods for the planning and assessment of OT&E of highly complex weapon systems and subsystems is required.
• Knowledge/Training/Experience in Systems Engineering processes, especially for Configuration Management—with planning, coordinating, and scheduling test ranges/ facilities, and aircraft IAW a Work Plan is highly desired.
• Advanced knowledge of T&E methodologies to develop and implement advanced or innovative modifications to standard methods and practices of aircraft systems testing, dictated by unique limitations and requirements of operational testing is highly desired.
• Verbal and written skills to deliver professional advice & assistance to Program Leadership
• Skilled in using Microsoft Office product suite (Word, Outlook, Excel, and Access).
• Ability to learn new software applications for data analytics and statistical analysis.
• Knowledge of the handling, processing and disposition of highly confidential information.
• Ability to plan and organize work, adapt to meet deadlines and work under pressure.
• Ability to work both independently and as a team member.

Education:

• Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in a technical field from a Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math (STEM) based program—Operation Research or Applied Statistics preferred, along with appropriate experience in the respective technical discipline.
• Master of Science degree in Operations Research or Statistics based program is highly desired.

Security Clearance:

• An active, fully adjudicated DoD Secret Security clearance.

Benefits

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
• Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
• Short Term & Long Term Disability
• Training & Development
• Wellness Resources
• Stock Option Plan