Provides expert level support to Program Engineer, Test Engineers, Project Aircrew and other program participants. Advises program on F-16 mission systems architecture, data bus protocols, communication protocols, technology integration, and test techniques.
Acts as architect for F-16 modifications that interface the aircraft mission systems suite. Possesses expert level knowledge of the F-16 avionics architecture, avionics communication protocols, and software suite capabilities.
Leads integration of F-16 modifications into the Software Integration Laboratory (SIL). Works with SIL engineers to troubleshoot installation problems, develops SIL specific software to enable modification hardware and software to interface the SIL systems. Leads test events in the SIL to collect critical data to support aircraft modification and flight test.
Leads development of the Mission Systems test plan and mission materials. Has knowledge and experience planning Air Force Test Center (AFTC) test planning, safety planning, and test execution process. May have experience with Eglin Air Force Base test planning, safety planning, and execution processes.
Develops and refines Human Machine Interface (HMI) concepts for delivery to team members developing F-16 modifications. HMI may be located in aircraft, on carry on/carry off computers/tablets, or in ground based systems such as simulators and ground control stations.
Supports program meetings, design reviews, and configuration control boards. May be called upon to present designs, and findings at project meetings and boards.
Supports flight test by monitoring data displays and safety of flight parameters. May act as Test Conductor, Test Director, Discipline Engineer, or other mission control room positions.