Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc. (SPA) delivers high-impact, technical solutions to complex national security issues. With over 50 years of business expertise and consistent growth, we are known for continuous innovation for our government customers, in both the US and abroad. Our exceptionally talented team is highly collaborative in spirit and practice, producing Results that Matter. Come work with the best! We offer opportunity, unique challenges, and clear-sighted commitment to the mission. SPA: Objective. Responsive. Trusted.  

SPA’s Army Integrated Engineering Group (AIEG) brings more than 20 years of experience supporting the Department of Defense and U.S. Government, consistently setting the standard for excellence in the federal marketplace. Committed to advancing the mission of the U.S. Warfighter, AIEG leverages technological superiority to deliver innovative solutions across air, space, land, and sea domains. We are proud to foster a collaborative, dynamic work environment, offering competitive compensation and an industry-leading 401k contribution. Our team is built through merit and achievement, and we’re always looking for the best and brightest to join us in our growth. We treat our people like family, we are mission-focused, and we give back! Join us today.

SPA's AEIG has an open Aviation Test Engineer position to support all phases of air vehicle testing, including planning, budget management, hardware/software integration, lab testing, flight testing, and status briefing. The Aviation Test Engineer will work closely with the Customer, Test Lead, other Government Agencies, and Vendors to manage multiple test programs from conception/planning to execution/results reporting.

Work Type: On-Site (Redstone Arsenal, AL)

Your day-to-day work will include:

• Testing program conception/design.

• Scheduling development/management.

• Performing budget development/management.

• Stakeholder coordination/briefing.

• Developing briefings and schedules to inform stakeholders.

• Coordinating meetings.

• Completing test site surveys.

• Attending and overseeing test events.

• Other duties as assigned.

At a minimum you should have the following:

• US Citizenship and an active SECRET security clearance.

• Eligibility for a TOP SECRET clearance.

• A bachelor's degree in a STEM-field.

• A minimum of 5 years' experience.

• Experience with Army Manned and/or Unmanned Aviation platforms.

• Experience supporting technical efforts for system/subsystem/component level projects regarding cost, schedule, and performance.

• Experience developing and evaluating OEM proposals to include analyzing large amounts of technical data.

• Experience coordinating with OEMs & other outside vendors on technical projects in execution. This includes managing/adjudicating issues.

• Experience developing specialized technical documents and preparing briefings for senior leaders.

• Experience coordinating and supporting test and demonstration activities.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Proficiency using Microsoft Office products.

You will be highly desirable if you have:

• An active TOP SECRET clearance.

• Experience providing SETA support to an Aviation Program Office.

• Experience supporting Foreign Military Sales (FMS) cases.

• Experience supporting Army Science and Technology (S&T) and/or DARPA programs.

• Experience with Autonomy concepts, technologies, and approaches for unmanned systems.

• Experience with Frequency Spectrum Requests.

• Test Range coordination and/or experience.

• Knowledge about airworthiness qualification (FAA DO-178C, AR 70-62).

• Experience in facilitating and conducting demonstrations.

This role includes 25% Travel possibility.

*All employees may be called upon to provide their knowledge and/or expertise to proposal efforts including contract re-competes.