Flight Test Safety Manager

Top Secret

ISYS Technologies is a reputable technology services company to the Federal Government.  Whether the focus is on space exploration, national security, cyber security, or cutting-edge engineering applications, ISYS is ready to offer you the chance to make a real-world impact in your field and for your country.  We provide long-term growth and development. Headquartered in Colorado, ISYS is engaged in programs across the country and in more than 20 states.  Our programs support multiple Federal agencies, the Department of Defense and often focused on the space initiatives of our government customers.

• Serve as primary CTF unit Test Safety officer for ICBM Flight Test activities.
• Advocate and participate in the developmental test & evaluation planning and oversight at VSFB for Flight Testing to assess performance against stated program requirements
• Work as part of a multi-disciplinary government and contractor team to plan, test, analyze, and report through multiple program acquisition phases
• Work with CTF Flight Test Lead to ensure proper safety planning is conducted
• In coordination with the program office and prime contractor develop, review, and execute Test Safety plans for all areas relating to VSFB Flight Testing
• Perform test unique hazard analysis associated with VSFB ICBM Flight Test activities
• Support use of Model-Based System Engineering (MBSE) applications and agile techniques in T&E of the weapon system
• Support the development of test requirements and detailed integration test plans, test procedures, technical and safety review boards (TRB/SRBs), test readiness reviews (TRRs), and test assessment reports
• Coordinate with VSFB range safety personnel to integrate CTF and SPO test personnel into Flight Test planning and execution decisions
• Assess test support and systems integration progress and trends of testing, identify problems and areas of concern for assigned systems
• Support integration and advancement of government assessment tools through advocacy for technical approaches and development of specific tools to enable assessment
• Maintain cognizance of all assigned Combined Test Force (CTF)/Test Team engineering activities
• Participate in Integrated Product Teams (IPTs) and Integrated Test Teams (ITTs) as appropriate
• Provide technical support and advocate integrated approaches of engineering efforts and support of test activities for which existing guidelines may not be available or applicable
• Serve as a test team participant in the development of overall plans such as the Test and Evaluation Master Plan (TEMP), System Test -Plan (STP), Developmental Test (DT) Report, recommendation for IOT&E readiness, and other technical documents

• Active Top Secret Clearance
• Bachelor of Science degree in applicable discipline OR Associates degree in applicable discipline with four years direct work experience OR six years direct experience
  Master of Science degree in applicable discipline desired but not required
• A minimum of 3 years of engineering experience in related fields
• Familiarity with test & evaluation safety planning and processes consistent with DoD acquisition directives and policies
• Demonstrated expertise Flight Test Safety processes
• Verbal and written communications are clear, concise, and at appropriate level
• Utilize resources effectively to accomplish mission, including ability to work effectively alone, unsupervised, or within a group
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment while being able to prioritize work to balance multiple projects and deadlines
• Focused adherence to safety and security requirements
• Prior experience with confined space, solid rocket motors, on-board test equipment helpful
• Knowledge of Vandenberg range requirements (Range Safety, 576 FLTS, Frequency clearance, etc) highly desired
• Familiarity with ICBM weapon systems and related subsystems/equipment, their projected use in the military, and methods of testing highly desired
• Previous work experience in a Range Safety, Lead Developmental Test and Evaluation Organization (LDTO), or Operational Test Organization (OTO) environment helpful
• Available to travel up to 10%

Flight Test Safety Engineer Essential Requirements:

• US Citizenship is required.

ISYS Technologies is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected Veteran status, or disability status.

Salary bands have not yet been determined for this opportunity. ISYS Technologies considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as, market and business considerations when extending an offer. 

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job with or without reasonable accommodation.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee will regularly sit, walk, stand and climb stairs and steps. May require walking long distance from parking to work station. Occasionally, movement that requires twisting at the neck and/or trunk more than the average person, squatting/ stooping/kneeling, reaching above the head, and forward motion will be required. The employee will continuously be required to repeat the same hand, arm, or finger motion many times. Manual and finger dexterity are essential to this position. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close, distance, depth perception and telling differences among colors. The employee must be able to communicate through speech with clients and public. Hearing requirements include conversation in both quiet and noisy environments. Lifting may require floor to waist, waist to shoulder, or shoulder to overhead movement of up to 20 pounds. This position demands tolerance for various levels of mental stress.

ISYS Technologies is an Engineering and Information Technology Company focused on providing Services to the Federal and State Government. ISYS offers a competitive compensation program and comprehensive benefits package to our employees.