Flight Test Engineer, Journeyman

Provide flight test engineering expertise for USSOCOM fixed wing, Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS), small UAS (sUAS), and weapon system development programs. Act as Test Conductor for programs involving Group 2-5 UAS and their associated networks Evaluate and validate ML/AI system performance, robustness, safety, and reliability using defined metrics and test frameworks Build AI agent workflows including decision logic, tool integration, memory, and orchestration for test environments Apply responsible and governed AI practices, including bias assessment, explainability, traceability, and human-in-the-loop controls Identify technical risks related to data quality, model performance, AI behavior, security, and integration, and develop mitigation strategies Support and participate in flight test planning, test execution, data management, data collection, and data distribution Develop and review test objectives, test plans, flight test cards, and other required documentation Coordinate and provide requirements for test venues, test assets and participants across the DOD Coordinate analysis activities with data analysts Apply technical expertise to assess test range, weapon system, or technology project readiness for testing and advise senior test personnel on test readiness Prepare mission execution schedules, logistics coordination, and track status and risk Interface with other government and range organizations and development contractors Assist in directing test operation efforts across test and operational communities to meet programmatic timelines and overcome resource and schedule challenges, as needed Facilitate the safety and aircraft modification coordination process Aid in operations and maintenance support planning with contract maintenance teams Ability to communicate complex ML/AI concepts to technical and non-technical audiences Bachelor of Science degree in engineering or science Ability to obtain and maintain FAA Class 3 flight physical Proficiency with Microsoft Office products Ability to work well in a team environment as well as independently Excellent written and oral communication skills 3+ years in test and evaluation, aerospace duties, and/or related technical work Experience building evaluation and testing frameworks for ML/AI systems Autonomous system test experience and/or experience using Artificial Intelligence in testing Working knowledge of Air Force UAS test and evaluation policies Ability to operate in Ground Control Stations (GCS) and/or Control Rooms Active Secret Clearance Master of Science degree in engineering or science Understanding of and significant experience with small UAS (sUAS) systems, command and control links, networks, and/or associated data links Experience with Group 2-3 sUAS testing on DoD test ranges Previous or active qualification/currency for Group 2-5 UAS operations Test Pilot School Graduate Experience as an Information System Security Officer (ISSO) Experience testing at various DoD test ranges Active Top-Secret clearance with SCI eligibility