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Riverside Research is an independent National Security Nonprofit dedicated to research and development in the national interest. We provide high-end technical services, research and development, and prototype solutions to some of the country's most challenging technical problems.
Riverside Research is an independent National Security Nonprofit dedicated to research and development in the national interest. We provide high-end technical services, research and development, and prototype solutions to some of the country's most challenging technical problems.Job Number: 1231Job Description: - Provide management, engineering and logistics support services to US Air Force program managers and project engineers during the design, integration, testing, maintenance, logistics support and field service support on Peregrine aircraft and ground systems.
- Reviews, analyzes and evaluates developmental sustainment issues related to program development and integration
- Monitors contract cost, schedule and performance milestones during contract life.
- Develops and presents briefings to senior customer and government personnel.
- Participates in the transformation of user mission requirements into technical specification and contractor statements of work.
- Provides support during technical evaluation of contractor work proposals to both Air Force and government contracting officers.
- Manages emergency orders/quick reaction contracts to remedy time critical issues as they arise from urgent end user requirements.
- Responsible for providing quality assurance support to Big Safari FMS Programs
- Collects and analyzes aircraft Quality Performance Indicators and makes recommendations to Program Managers to improve aircraft reliability and maintainability
- Monitors and reviews FMS support contracts to ensure they have current information concerning operating locations, on-going maintenance or support activities, and identifies any limitations that would lead to mission system degradation, or sustainability
- Performs equipment inspections and aircraft special mission systems installation inspections to ensure compliance with military and contractor workmanship technical process specifications and standards
- Reviews and performs validation testing of aircraft and mission systems technical publications and user manual documentation
- Verifies and performs testing upon developmental hardware/software to ensure contracted system performance specifications are being accomplished
- Required to review and verify all mission systems ground and flight test plans are accurate and satisfy all necessary system performance objectives are met prior to final acceptance
- Responsible for monitoring all required ground and flight testing of specialized mission system equipment
- Participate as crewmember on calibration, modification, quality acceptance and customer demonstration flights for assigned aircraft
- Support Quick Reaction Capabilities (QRC) system installation on FMS assigned aircraft; includes all aspects of design, installation, operation, maintenance, and documentation
- Travel as required to support program meetings, installation of equipment, completion of maintenance bulletins, updating/testing of modified software and to provide customer support and training as required.
- Develop, verify and approve maintenance bulletins to add operational capability or resolve reliability/maintainability issues on fielded mission systems
- Review daily mission status reports from the operating commands to detect deficiencies in system performance and identify negative trends in reliability and maintainability
Minimum Qualifications A current TOP SECRECT/SCI Security Clearance Current Class III flight physical, or ability to obtain a Class III flight physical At least 5 years of experience as qualified Airborne Operator or Airborne Systems Engineer (ASE) on-board ISR platforms, such as RC-135 weapon system platforms. Instructor/Evaluator experience highly preferred At least 3 years of experience as Program Integrator or Product Assurance Manager for mission systems on BIG SAFARI programs. 645 th AESS depot level maintenance facility preferred Big Safari Test Director qualified, or ability to become qualified A proven record in complex problem solving, effective communication, decision-making, financial management, program and production management abilities Proficiency with Microsoft Office products, SAP, and CAD programs Proficiency in reading engineering drawings and schematic diagrams Bachelors Degree preferred Experience and knowledge with USAF AFIs to include flight regulations, maintenance orders and logistics support concepts Familiar with DoD information/support systems Riverside Research strives to be one of America's premier providers of independent, trusted technical and scientific expertise. We continue to add experienced and technically astute staff who are highly motivated to help our DoD and Intelligence Community (IC) customers deliver world class programs. As a not-for-profit, technology-oriented defense company, we believe service to customers and support of our staff is our mission. Our goal is to serve as a destination company by providing an industry-leading, positive, and rewarding employee experience for all who join us. We aspire to be a valued partner to our customers and to earn their trust through our unwavering commitment to achieve timely, innovative, cost-effective and mission-focused solutions. All positions at Riverside Research are subject to background investigations. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation including criminal history and identity check. Riverside Research does not mandate COVID vaccination as a condition of employment. However, proof of vaccination or negative test may be required to enter certain government facilities and sites. Vaccination requirements will depend on the status of the federal contractor mandate and customer site-specific requirements. To protect the health and safety of its employees, their families, and to comply with customer requirements, the company requires all employees to disclose vaccination status (upon hire). Our EEO PolicyRiverside Research is an equal opportunity employer. We recruit, employ, train, compensate and promote without regard to race, religion, sex, color, national origin, age, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, disability/veteran, status as a protected veteran, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state and local law. If you need assistance at any time in our application or interview process, please contact Recruiting at email Recruiting@RiversideResearch.org. A member of the Recruiting team will be available to assist. This contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-741.5(a). This regulation prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals on the basis of disability and requires affirmative action by covered prime contractors and subcontractors to employ and advance in employment qualified individuals with disabilities. This contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-300.5(a). This regulation prohibits discrimination against qualified protected veterans and requires affirmative action by covered contractors and subcontractors to employ and advance in employment qualified protected veterans. For more information on "EEO is the Law," please visit:http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf Vacancy expired!
