Senior F-16 Test Support

Salary: $81,000 - 104,000 per year Requirements: We require an active or current Top Secret security clearance verifiable in the Defense Information System for Security (DISS). We require a masters or doctoral degree in a related field plus at least 10 years of experience in the relevant technical or professional discipline, including a minimum of 5 years in the DoW/DoD. Alternatively, we accept a bachelors degree in a related field plus at least 12 years of experience in the relevant technical or professional discipline, including a minimum of 5 years in the DoW/DoD. Alternatively, we accept 15 years of directly related experience with appropriate certifications, including a minimum of 8 years in the DoW/DoD. We recommend at least 3 years of experience planning or conducting military flight test programs. We recommend experience planning, directing, and integrating all aspects of test and evaluation for the development, acquisition, and fielding of aeronautical weapons systems. Responsibilities: We assist with developing test documentation such as test releases and airworthiness memorandums, and coordinate test resource scheduling for fighter weapons systems integration testing, government DT&E and OT&E aircraft instrumentation, configuration actions, and USAF or other DoD test range facilities. We gather required vendor documentation, including software release and safety-of-flight memorandums, aircraft and engine operating limitations, aerospace equipment instructions, and frequency management data, while coordinating approvals through the program office and ACC. We help create and interpret Air Force Form 1067 and Temporary 2 modification documentation, including airworthiness disciplines and military flight release support for ground and flight testing and hardware/software fielding recommendations. We provide technical support to develop and coordinate test requirements among the prime contractor, program office IPT, AFTC, and other test agencies, including FAA certifications and approvals needed for ground or flight test. We support program management, test management, and systems engineering for fighter weapons systems OFP software development, testing, and fielding. We assist with TEMPs, master test plans, and reviews of contractor and government DT&E and OT&E test plans and reports. We support use of government flight test deficiency reporting systems to verify hazard descriptions, severity, and recommendations for further test guidance. We support developmental and operational test enterprise aircraft tracking and test configuration, along with coordination with AFMC on maintenance modifications. We help troubleshoot and resolve ground and flight test anomalies involving hardware, subsystems, sensors, and weapons integration on test programs. We support fighter weapons systems integration, including air-to-air missiles, air-to-ground guided and unguided weapons, and defensive pyrotechnics. We support flight test programs that evaluate the performance of aeronautical systems, subsystems, and equipment, including analysis of technical requirements to ensure test methods and strategies align with mission needs. We support test working groups and IPTs, such as the F-16 ITT, to sustain current and future test efforts. We support management of the F-16 test aircraft fleet and coordinate with depot and other teams to enable installation of test hardware on required test aircraft. Technologies: AI Hardware Support Security More: Credence supports mission-critical client needs through technology, delivering cutting-edge AI/ML, enterprise modernization, and advanced intelligence solutions to major defense and health federal organizations. We are a privately held company, repeatedly recognized as a top place to work, and have been listed on the Inc. 5000 Fastest Growing Private Companies list for 12 straight years. We practice servant leadership and focus on the success of our clients, team members, and partners. We have an immediate senior-level opening for a Software and Hardware Test Support role supporting the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center WAM directorate, F-16 division at Eglin AFB, FL. The F-16 Viper program is headquartered at Hill Air Force Base with additional units at Wright-Patterson, Tyndall, Eglin, and Davis-Monthan Air Force Bases. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage; 401(k) and IRA retirement plans; basic, voluntary, and AD&D life insurance; paid time off for vacation, sick leave, and public holidays; maternity and paternity leave; short- and long-term disability; and training and development. last updated 41 week of 2026