CoAspire's #GuidedTrainingRound wins #USAF @AF_SBIR_STTR Phase I Contract through #AFWERX and #AFRL

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CoAspire’s GTR with future UAI and Net Enabled Weapon training technology to allow for affordable, high-end training at a fraction of the cost off all Air Force, Navy and Marine Corps fixed wing aircraft.

#CoAspire is hiring three full time #Missile #Test #Engineers to support the #USAF

CoAspire’s employees will be working closely with USAF Missile/Precision Guided Munition Experts

CoAspire’s employees will be working closely with USAF Missile/Precision Guided Munition Experts

CoAspire is building a three-person, full-time team of engineers to perform Missile Systems Integration, Software, Electrical, Mechanical and Test Engineering to support a U.S. Air Force precision guided munition program. CoAspire is based out of Fairfax, Virginia and is currently accepting resumes from U.S. citizens with a current or recent SECRET-level U.S. Security Clearance to build out a team for future employment by April 2020. All three engineers will receive extensive training on the PGM system prior to working with the U.S. Air Force customer. Please submit resumes for either of these three positions through ZipRecruiter at this link https://www.ziprecruiter.com/job/a6d8b747 and/or info@coaspire.com

The Opportunity: CoAspire is proposing a team to support the U.S. Air Force sustainment activities for an in-service Precision Guided Munition (PGM) including aircraft integration, mission planning, flight test, and engineering and technical support. Additionally, the team may be also working on a new, unrelated PGM-derivative being developed under a Small Business Innovative Research Proposal (SBIR) under review by the U.S. Air Force.

Why CoAspire?: CoAspire is a small, rapidly growing business. These engineers will be working on new PGM programs, and their jobs will be fluid and full of variety. Our engineers will be supporting the Air Force during flight testing, keeping current missile systems operational and relevant, while using their skills to help design and build an innovative new PGM.  Lots of variety, lots of responsibility, room to grow and compensation levels based on skillsets and value to the company and our customers.

Compensation: CoAspire is offering all three positions as full-time positions with a full benefit package. The first Chief Engineer position is offered at $140,000 in annual compensation, the Chief Software Engineer position is offered at $120,000 in annual compensation and the Junior Engineer position is offered at $70,000 in annual compensation.

Most of the work will be in Fairfax, Virginia with travel required approximately four times a year to Eglin AFB, (Ft. Walton Beach) Florida and Nellis AFB (Las Vegas) Nevada. System support activities at those Air Force locations includes on-site Weapons System Evaluation Program (WSEP) testing involving PGM telemetry installation, telemetry data recording, and PGM telemetry data stream reduction/analysis.

Integration efforts in Fairfax, Virginia include software interface updates between aircraft and the weapon system that occur due to aircraft upgrades, weapon system improvements, or additional compatibility requirements. Additional integration activities include support for aircraft Software Integration Lab (SIL), Interface Control Document (ICD), System Support Simulator (SSS), mission planning, Fly-Out Model (FOM), and PGM simulator support for five U.S Air Force aircraft.

Tasks for the SIL include software integration for the PGM, engineering testing/evaluation for duplication of recurring failures or interface variations due to aircraft software updates.

Maintenance and repair of simulators include circuit card repair, software upgrades, anomaly resolution, troubleshooting, cable repair, and alterations necessary from aircraft hardware or software upgrades or technical changes.

Software support for Common Munitions Built in Test/Reprogramming Equipment (CMBRE), Hardware in the Loop (HWIL) and 6-DOF simulation analysis. Support for 3-DOF, Weapon Launch Acceptable Region (LAR) analysis, Operational Flight Profile (OFP), and CMBRE MAP cards.

Sustainment activities require a high degree of technical expertise with multiple software/hardware products for the PGM equipment, aircraft integration, and cybersecurity conformance.

CoAspire is accepting resumes now for these three positions:

1.   Chief Engineer/Systems Integration and Test (I&T) Engineer

Key responsibilities for this role include:

·       Manage schedule execution to support program milestones and test events as discussed above. Have experience in those areas.

·       Coordination with US Air Force customers and CoAspire leadership to provide status and paths forward for issue resolution as necessary.

·       Provide Chief Engineer/PM leadership roles/activities in coordination with CoAspire leadership, the U.S. Air Force customer, and other engineering teammates.

Basic Qualifications:

·       Have a background in mechanical, electrical, integration & test, or systems engineering.

·       Experience in Guidance Section technologies for missile systems.

·       Experience in coordinating large complex efforts across multi-functional organizations.

·       Be an effective communicator to all levels of an organization.

·       Be able to travel at least four times a year and work on an active USAF base around tactical aircraft.

·       Must currently hold or have recently held and can maintain a Secret clearance with a background investigation within the last 5 years.

·       Bachelors degree from an accredited college in a related discipline, or equivalent experience/combined education, with 9 years of professional experience; or 5 years of professional experience with a related Masters degree.

 

Desired Skills:

The following are desired skills and capabilities for Systems Integration and Test (I&T) assignments:

·       Demonstrate knowledge of subsystem HW/SW capabilities, Telemetry Kits and Common Munitions Built in Test/Reprogramming Equipment (CMBRE).

·       Design a system verification process that is performed to well-constructed I&T Plans.

·       Assure that system built-in performance has been achieved.

·       Demonstrate the ability to operate comfortably with software engineers, designers, and production personnel.

·       Demonstrate the ability to troubleshoot problems and coordinate other integration participants for I&T program efficiency.

·       Deliver effective Customer presentations that include performance results, schedule status, and corrective action details.

·       Demonstrate awareness of test equipment management including function, calibration and security requirements.

·       Verify that test data is recorded and cataloged appropriately.

·       Generate concise but thorough test reports purpose-built for use in functional configuration audits and related V&V events.

 

2.     Chief Software Engineer

Key responsibilities for this role include:

·       In support of the Chief Engineer, manage schedule execution to support software-related program milestones and test events as discussed above.

·       Coordination with Chief Engineer, US Air Force customers and CoAspire leadership to provide status and paths forward for software issue resolution as necessary.

·       Provide Chief Software Engineer/Deputy PM leadership roles/activities with CoAspire leadership, the U.S. Air Force customer, and other engineering teammates.

Basic Qualifications:

·       Have a background in software engineering and Software Integration Lab (SIL) work, to include interaction with mechanical, electrical, integration & test, or systems engineering expertise.

·       Experience in Guidance Section technologies for missile systems.

·       Experience in coordinating large complex efforts across multi-functional organizations.

·       Be an effective communicator to all levels of an organization.

·       Be able to travel at least four times a year and work on an active USAF base around tactical aircraft.

·       Must currently hold or have recently held and maintained a Secret clearance with a background investigation within the last 5 years.

·       Bachelors degree from an accredited college in a related discipline, or equivalent experience/combined education, with 9 years of professional experience; or 5 years of professional experience with a related Masters degree.

 

Desired Skills:

The following are desired skills and capabilities for Software Engineering Integration and Test (I&T) assignments:

·       Demonstrate knowledge of subsystem HW/SW capabilities, Telemetry Kits and Common Munitions Built in Test/Reprogramming Equipment (CMBRE).

·       Software engineer with experience in C/C++ and Linux operating systems.

o   Tasks involve requirement, design, code, test, and integrate software for an embedded multi-core system as well as desktop computer applications for emulation of test equipment and telemetry kits.

o   Prior experience in GUI development is a plus.

o   Candidate will apply appropriate standards, processes, procedures, and tools throughout the software and product life cycle.

·       Design a system verification process that is performed to well-constructed I&T plans.

·       Assure that system built-in performance has been achieved.

·       Demonstrate the ability to operate comfortably with systems and I&T engineers, designers, and production personnel.

·       Demonstrate the ability to troubleshoot problems and coordinate other integration participants for I&T program efficiency.

·       Deliver effective Customer presentations that include performance results, schedule status, and corrective action details.

·       Demonstrate awareness of test equipment management including function, calibration and security requirements.

·       Verify that test data is recorded and cataloged appropriately.

·       Generate concise but thorough test reports purpose-built for use in functional configuration audits and related V&V events

 

3.     Software/Electrical/Systems/Integration and Test Engineer

This junior Software/Electrical/Systems and I&T Engineer will be a blended position working for the Chief Engineer and Chief Software Engineer and will require the above-mentioned skills in both positions at a lower level of proficiency than expected from the Chief Engineer and Chief Software Engineer. This positions will perform:

·       Maintenance and repair of simulators include circuit card repair, software upgrades, anomaly resolution, troubleshooting, cable repair, and alterations necessary from aircraft hardware or software upgrades or technical changes.

·       Software support for Common Munitions Built in Test/Reprogramming Equipment (CMBRE), Hardware in the Loop (HWIL) and 6-DOF simulation analysis. Support for 3-DOF, Weapon Launch Acceptable Region (LAR) analysis, Operational Flight Profile (OFP), and CMBRE MAP cards.

·       Developing and maintaining embedded software applications and/or desktop applications for the PGM products. Software engineer with experience in C/C++ and Linux operating systems. Tasks involve requirement, design, code, test, and integrate software for an embedded multi-core system as well as desktop computer applications for emulation of test activities.

·       Performing on-site (USAF) customer engagement, test activities involving tactical fighter aircraft and weapon interfaces, telemetry kit verification, recording and

Basic Qualifications:

·       Bachelors degree from an accredited college in a related discipline.

·       Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a SECRET-level security clearance.

·       Demonstrated experience with Test Equipment and Test Methodologies

·       Strong collaboration abilities; acting as a liaison with U.S. Air Force and support functions

·       Ability to travel as needed

·       Experience with C++

Desired Skills:

·       Experience with Test Equipment Design

·       Experience interpreting Test Requirements

·       Experience troubleshooting test equipment in a production environment

·       Software configuration management

·       Full software life-cycle development

·       Ability to work with multi-disciplined teams

·       Software integration and debugging techniques

·       Basic Cybersecurity Skills

Please submit resumes to CoAspire through ZipRecruiter at this link https://www.ziprecruiter.com/job/a6d8b747  and/or directly to info@coaspire.com

 

#CoAspire is hiring four former #F-15 or Strike/Fighter #Pilot SMEs to support #Boeing and #USAF in St. Louis.

USAF Photo by Senior Airman John Linzmeier/Publicly Released - Kadena AFB, Okinawa

USAF Photo by Senior Airman John Linzmeier/Publicly Released - Kadena AFB, Okinawa

CoAspire is hiring four full-time W2 employees who are former fighter or strike fighter pilots (recent Air Force, Navy or Marine Corps jet/fighter pilots) to fly the F-15 simulator in St. Louis in support of Boeing simulator test work. Limited overseas travel to RAF Lakenheath in the UK and Kadena AFB in Okinawa to support the USAF and Boeing for F-15 simulator activities. U.S. SECRET-level security clearance held within the last two years is required. More info is below. Apply by sending your resume to info@coaspire.com

Help train the F-15 warfighter to fly, fight, and win!

CoAspire, in support of the U.S. Air Force and Boeing Government Training Systems & Services, is seeking four F-15 Training Systems Test Pilot SMEs to accomplish system design, integration, and test for the F-15 Mission Training Center (F-15 MTC).

Responsibilities include:

- The successful candidate will work independently and will assist other members of the Test Team in the performance of day-to-day operations in a fast-paced testing environment.
- Team members create and execute Test Procedures to ensure the trainers correctly simulates aircraft performance and the operational environment.
- Team members will help develop system requirements, and perform all aspects of system testing on several types of pilot training systems.
- Travel to Kadena AFB, RAF Lakenheath and St. Louis as well as off-shift and weekend work may also be occasionally required to meet contractual milestones, objectives and delivery schedules
- This is a mid-level to senior grade position

Job Description: Plans research and development programs for flight simulator requirements. Translates contract requirements into work requirements, processes and tasks. Researches and responds to specialized technical questions from customers on flight simulator operations and USAF concerns. Provides on-site customer assistance to support the introduction of new training equipment. Resolves specialized customer issues in the field. Develops new/revised processes in support of USAF customer requirements and/or changes. Works under minimal direction.

Required Qualifications:
- This position requires an active Secret U.S. Security Clearance. (A U.S. Security Clearance that has been active in the past 24 months is considered active.) Please state clearance and date granted clearly at the top of resume.
- Ability to travel domestically and internationally
- Ability to work flexible hours, overtime and occasional weekends when necessary

Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience in an aircraft test environment
- Technical Bachelor’s degree or higher
- Experience flying F-15 and/or other HUD/strike/fighter jet aircraft

START DATE: Immediate

HOURLY RATE: All travel expenses paid, Minimum of $75 an hour as a full-time CoAspire W2 employee with standard/full benefits.

LOCATION: Must work full time based out of Boeing facilities in St. Louis, MO and be able to travel intermittently to US Air Force F-15 bases and internationally to Kadena AFB, Okinawa Japan and RAF Lakenheath, UK.

Please contact CoAspire for more information about its services available to small and large businesses