Air to Air Systems Project Manager

Location: Tucson, AZ, USA

Work Location: onsite

• Plan and execute Air to Air system activities aligned with AATC F-16 test objectives
• Coordinate engagement with partners, academia, and military organizations as they become relevant to the Air to Air systems team within the AATC F-16 CTF
• Report project status, operational activities, and outcomes to government and MTSI leadership.
• Serve as a representative of the Government F-16 Air to Air Systems Test Director for all programs of interest, ensuring alignment and information flow internal and external to the team
• Provide technical and project management support for air‑to‑air flight test programs
• Lead Air to Air requirements development, test planning, software candidate management, and configuration control
• Coordinate test infrastructure, scheduling, and execution
• Perform data management, data analysis, and solution development
• Interface with USAF Test Enterprises and contribute to sensors, weaspons, open architecture and data link development to enhance F-16 capabilities.
• Research emerging technologies and advise government personnel on advancements in air‑to‑air systems
• Support National Guard Bureau (NGB) with requirements generation, verification, and validation
• Collaborate with AATC leadership, system program offices, and industry partners on COTS and developmental improvements
• Guide conceptual and technical architecture design for software and hardware systems
• Contribute to cradle‑to‑grave development of advanced combat systems
• Work effectively within cross‑functional teams and maintain strong customer relationships
• Help define program goals, roadmaps, milestones, and track progress against established plans.
• Coordinate and simultaneously oversee multiple related projects
• Utilize data management, tracking, and analytical techniques to support program decisions; must be proficient with tools such as Microsoft Office.
• Participate in Concept Reviews and other program‑relevant meetings.
• Collaborate closely with test directors, systems engineers, program managers, operators, and other stakeholders to align emerging technology solutions with Air Reserve Component requirements.
• Translate complex project findings into clear, actionable recommendations for military leadership.
• Provide direct support to AATC in the development of advanced systems from concept through execution, operating within a high‑energy, independent environment alongside multidisciplinary teams composed of industry, government, and military experts (engineers, analysts, scientists, pilots, and aircrew).

• Minimum 10 years of operational/developmental test, software testing, or practical engineering experience
• Working knowledge of radar theory
• Strong analytical skills and ability to multitask
• Demonstrated team leadership and customer interface skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities
• Proficiency with productivity tools such as Microsoft Office
• Valid driver’s license with insurable driving record
• Motivated, self‑driven, and comfortable in high‑energy independent work environment

• 5+ years of experience in software testing, engineering, or military flight test
• Graduation from USAF Test Pilot School (or equivalent)
• Familiarity with AESA radars, AIM‑120 / AIM‑9, aircraft data links, infrared phenomenology, and open mission systems
• Experience with Special Access Programs
• Knowledge of Aircraft Ethernet Bus and MIL‑STD‑1553

• B.S. in engineering (astronautical, aeronautical, electrical, computer, mechanical, systems) or computer science
• M.S. in a technical discipline preferred

• Current Secret Clearance
• Eligible for Top Secret/SCI
• Current TS/SCI highly desired