Test pilot Jobs in Houston, TX

JT4 is hiring an onsite Fighter Pilot / F-22 Simulator Pilot for their North Las Vegas, NV location.

Responsibilities:

• Acts as 5th generation fighter pilot subject matter expert (F-22A experience preferred).
• Provides engineering support for test planning working groups, design reviews and any other related testing activities.
• Assists the software development team in developing and integrating an advanced synthetic test and training environment to support military test, tactics development, and training. Apply tactical knowledge to support scenario development for customer training objectives, and test events.
• Supports development of customer test plans and test cards in support of run-for-score test events.
• Supports daily communications with Joint Simulation Environment (JSE) customers, subject matter experts, JSE development team representatives, and supporting sub-contractors.
• Configures the battlespace, recommends post-test reconfigurations, and prepares the virtual environment with customer defined threat laydowns.
• Conduct general subject matter research, analysis, correlation, and assessment.
• Instructs, mentors, and demonstrates to fellow pilots and engineers the operation of 5th generation aircraft sensor systems, communication and navigation systems, and pilot-vehicle interface (PVI).
• Acts as technical liaison to outside organizations in the fifth-gen operational community.
• Provides simulated adversary pilot support for the Joint Simulation Environment (JSE) as required.
• Provides inputs for the Digital Test & Training Range (DTTR) expansion or capability improvements to better support fifth-generation tactics development and test.

Education & Requirements:

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering or other STEM discipline from an ABET-accredited academic institution.
• Current/Former United States Military Fighter Pilot
• Knowledge of theory of flight, air navigation, meteorology, flying directives, aircraft operating procedures, weapons systems, and mission tactics.
• U.S. Citizen.
• Must have a current and valid driver’s license.
• Must currently possess or be eligible for U.S. Government Security Clearance - Top Secret//SCI

Desired Experience or Formal Training:

• 2+ years of 5th Generation Fighter Aircraft Experience (F-22A or F-35)
• Graduate of the United States Air Force Weapons School (USAFWS) or United States Navy Top Gun
• Graduate of the United States Air Force Test Pilot School (USAF TPS) or United States Navy Test Pilot School (USNTPS)
• Development Test (DT) or Operational Test (OT) Experience
• Experience in managing or conducting United States Military flight test operations.

SALARY

The expected salary range for this position is $140k to $165k annually. annually.

Note: The salary range offered for this position is a good faith description of the expected salary range this role will pay. JT4, LLC considers factors such as (but not limited to) 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.

BENEFITS

• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
• Benefits Active on Day 1
• Life Insurance
• Health Savings Accounts/FSA's
• Disability Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• 401(k) Plan Options with Employer Match
• JT4 will match 50%, up to an 8% contribution
• 100% Immediate Vesting
• Tuition Reimbursement

About Us

JT4, LLC provides engineering and technical support to multiple western test ranges for the U.S. Air Force, Space Force, and Navy under the Joint Range Technical Services Contract, better known as J-Tech II. JT4 develops and maintains realistic, integrated test and training environments and prepares our nation's war-fighting aircraft, weapons systems, and aircrews for today's missions and tomorrow's global challenges.