Space Test & Evaluation Technical Expert

Salary: $265,000+ per year

Location: Edwards AFB, CA - Hybrid Work Schedule Eligible

US Citizenship Required for this Position: Yes

Clearance Type: Active Top Secret/SCI with ability to obtain SAP

Work Schedule: Full Time

Reports to: Chief Operations Officer

Positions Supervised: None

Travel: Occasional

Salary Range: $265,000+ per year, commensurate with qualifications

 

DESCRIPTION:

ABSI Aerospace & Defense is an innovative small business headquartered in the St Mary’s County Innovation District located in Southern Maryland. At its core, ABSI is a technical solutions company committed to rapidly delivering emerging technologies and providing expert advice and support that create asymmetric advantages for our customers. This is only made possible by employing and retaining world-class subject matter experts and personnel equally committed to our mission. To support our workforce, ABSI offers highly competitive salaries, flexible work schedules, excellent benefits, instant 401K vesting and a full cafeteria plan that employees can tailor to their individual needs.

 

We are currently seeking highly qualified applicants to work at the US Air Force Test Pilot School, specifically supporting development and delivery of a Test and Evaluation training course for US Space Force personnel including operators and engineers. This in-residence course is currently offered two times each year with dedicated facilities onboard Edwards AFB.

 

ABSI is supporting these classes with a mixture of primarily on-site personnel, some part time subject matter experts, and virtual learning as needed. Instructors should have operational and/or Test and Evaluation experience with space systems. The Space Technical Expert will work on-site at Edwards AFB, directly supporting the course director and providing leadership to the Astronautical Sciences division of USAF Test Pilot School. This includes guiding the team in coordinating, developing, and delivering classroom instruction and hands on exercises to meet course learning objectives.

 

A successful candidate must have in depth knowledge of Astronautics and space operations.  Specialized knowledge and experience in the operation and/or development of Space Systems and experience in DoD acquisition/Test and Evaluation are highly desired.   

 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Space Test & Evaluation Technical Expert will be responsible for:

• Provide subject matter expertise and analysis to develop and deliver classroom instruction and guide practical exercises in support of Space Test curriculum
• Lead the Astronautical Sciences Branch of USAF TPS
• Provide expert advise to the course director to guide curriculum development, course policies and assist in establishing new capabilities
• Coordinate instructor and guest lecture support as needed
• Coordinate with USAF Test Pilot School course director to ensure course logistical and administrative support requirements are planned and executed for each class
• Perform other duties as assigned

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Masters degree in an engineering or related technical field with at least 8 years of experience with any combination of space operations/acquisition, test and evaluation, and/or systems testing. At least 3 years of experience must be directly related to space operations
• Demonstrated experience in operation or acquisition of space systems
• Thorough knowledge of Test and Evaluation procedures on a major acquisition program
• Must be willing to work full time, on site at Edwards Air Force Base
• Must be a US Citizen and be able to obtain a Top Secret security clearance

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• PhD in an engineering or related technical field preferred
• Active Top Secret security clearance highly desired
• Test Pilot School graduate (USAF, USN, Empire, or EPNER) highly desired
• Experience delivering instruction to adult learners in an academic environment
• Experience with software tools such as MatLab/Simulink or Systems Tool Kit (STK)
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and web-based collaborative resources such as SharePoint and Microsoft Teams

ABSI Aerospace & Defense is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind: ABSI is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and applicants and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at ABSI are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, status as a covered veteran, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. ABSI will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.