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Aviation Infrared Self Protect Specialist

  • Norfolk, Virginia

Provide support to Operational Test and Evaluation Force (OPTEVFOR), Air Warfare Division, Air Electronic Warfare section, in the planning, execution, and analysis of integrated and operational test and evaluation events for Aviation Electronic and Infrared self-protect programs such as: APR-39, ALR-47, DoN LAIRCM, DAIRCM, and Air Expendable Decoy. The results of OPTEVFOR events inform acquisition and fielding decisions and development of Fleet tactics, techniques, and procedures.

REQUIRED:
- Previous designation as a Naval Aviator or Naval Flight Officer,
- Combined 7 years of experience from the following: Navy Operational Test and Evaluation, Developmental, integrated, or experimental test and evaluation, operation of airborne electronic warfare (EW) or infrared (IR) self-protect systems,
- US citizenship, ACTIVE Secret clearance.  
DESIRED:
- Experience writing for and briefing senior decision makers,
- Completion of the OPTEVFOR Mission Based Test Design (MBTD) and Test Planning courses or ability to complete within 3 months of employment,
- Experience as Operational Test Director or Coordinator in OPTEVFOR or test squadron,
- Experience working with Navy and Marine Corps Test Squadrons,
- Experience with OPTEVFOR Modeling & Simulation Accreditation process,
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office products, to include MS Word, MS Excel, MS Access, and MS Power Point.

 

BENEFITS:

Medical, Dental, & Vision Plan, short- and long-term disability, accidental death & dismemberment, 401K retirement & matching, Tuition assistance program, direct deposit, leave package and 11 paid federal holidays.

SALARY:

The projected salary range for this position is $105,000 to $115,000; however, this is not a guarantee of salary.  Salary will be set based on experience and contractual requirements