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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 Skills and Education: 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 up to 20% of the time.
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.
About BAE Systems Intelligence & Security: BAE Systems, Inc. is a defense, aerospace, and security company headquartered in Falls Church, Virginia, with more than 40,000 employees worldwide. We serve, supply, and protect those who protect us. As one of the most geographically diverse international defense companies, we deliver a full range of products and services spanning air, land, maritime, space, and cyber, including advanced electronics, intelligence solutions, and dedicated customer support.
Our culture is performance-driven and values-led, built on curiosity, creativity, and collaboration. Purpose isn't a tagline here. It's what drives us. We're developing breakthrough technologies that defend national security and make a lasting impact on our communities and our planet. When you join BAE Systems, you're not just building a career. You're contributing to a mission that truly matters.
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.
Benefits Information: 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.
Intern Benefits: Temporary employees generally are not eligible for BAE Systems benefits, but can elect to participate in the 401(k) savings plan. Temporary employees working 20+ hours per week are eligible for medical benefits, the employee assistance program, and business travel accident insurance.
Please note: Some benefits may be different for union employees that are governed by a collective bargaining agreement (CBA) or for positions covered by a wage law called the McNamara-O’Hara Service Contract Act (SCA).