This position will be required to start between October 1, 2026 and November 30, 2026. During the extensive Mission System Upgrade (MSU) mod to the X-62 (May 2026 to approximately March 2027), responsible for technical coordination of the modifications to the aircraft - with otherX-62 project support organizations/personnel. Coordinate the aircraft's mod schedules with TPS, X-62 support organizations, and with 412TW/AFTC when required. Assist in developing X-62 system proposal/change requests, and evolving system requirements/needs for the MSU modifications. Responsible for the research focused, operations engineering associated with the X-62 aircraft (post-MSU modifications), which include: Assisting the TPS dean of flight research (DFR) to coordinate research efforts and their associated test missions efforts that could utilize the X-62, including TPS Test Management Projects (TMPs). Aircraft configuration control, operations security, and scheduling Test Execution - Conductor/Director duties Responsible for test planning (test plans and safety plan writing, coordination, approval) Including test cards development, coordination, and approvals Work well in a team environment as well as independently. Experience with AI/ML and autonomous aircraft systems. Experience leading research programs within the military flight test domain. Experience running or executing missions from a Mission Control Room. Experience generating test plans, flight test mission material, post-mission & detailed final reports. Either USAF Test Pilot School Graduate or >10 yrs experience within a military flight test organization, preferably with one of the AFTC centers (Edwards AFB, Eglin AFB, or Holloman) Wide breadth of aircraft test related experience, examples include sensors, EW, T-2 modifications, fight dynamics/performance, aircraft systems, and system networks. Developmental Test experience Required - Bachelor's degree in a STEM field (must have 20+ yrs of relevant work experience). Desired - Master's degree in a STEM field (must have 15+ yrs of relevant work experience). Secret clearance is required. Ability to obtain TS/SCI