5th Generation Subject Matter Expert

BGI Company Overview

BGI is a unique and innovative veteran-owned small business that brings together highly experienced leaders and managers, instructors, operators, training experts, operational subject matter experts (SMEs), software and systems engineers and courseware developers into a mission-oriented environment that fosters teamwork, innovation and reliability with our customers and partners. Since 1994, BGI has grown from a few aviators consulting on training device development into a respected training, engineering and technical services organization. BGI provides a wide array of services that match customer needs with a uniquely qualified team of experts to solve real problems in today’s complex training and operational environments. BGI has established a reputation for excellence in training system products and technical services that adhere to ever-tightening cost and schedule constraints while continually meeting the needs and expectations of the end user. BGI has an extensive history supporting Flight Training, Flight Data Analytics, Conditioned Based Maintenance (CBM) and highly technical Simulation and Training projects. BGI has invested heavily in Internal Research and Development (IR&D) related to data analytics and reporting, “big data” data warehouse capabilities, cloud and hybrid cloud hosting, web-based interfaces and enhanced cybersecurity. BGI’s mature infrastructure of highly effective communication and information technology tools along with ISO 9001:2015 certified quality and management processes keep everyone informed, clearly tasked and aligned with program objectives wherever their work is located.

Position Summary

BGI is currently seeking full and part time F-35 / F-22 SMEs to support activities associated with a Department of War Prime Contractor in the Washington, D.C. area. SMEs must be experts in fighter tactics, flying operations and mission and vehicle systems. SMEs will use their knowledge of fighter operations, AF/ANG/USN/USMC publications, and aircraft systems to provide consistent, accurate SME input during software/hardware design and testing.

Job Responsibilities

·         Plan, execute and debrief mission-based testing in support software/hardware design, test and validation.

·         Provide accurate test results during debrief sessions to capture test discrepancies.

·         Review requirements and provide input for new software developments.

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Required and/or Preferred Qualifications (education, experience, licenses, skills)

Required Qualifications:

·         Must have a minimum of 1000 hours in a multi-role fighter aircraft (F-16, F-15, F/A-18, F-22, F-35).

·         If previously qualified in 4th generation aircraft alone, must have F-22 / F-35 instructor and / or contractor experience within the last 5 years.

Preferred Qualifications:

·         Minimum of 500 hours in a 5th generation aircraft (F-35, F-22).

·         Current and qualified F-35 / F-22 pilot or qualified contract instructor pilot in the last year.

·         USAF Fighter Weapons Instructor Course, Marine Corps Aviation Weapons and Tactics graduate or Navy Top Gun graduate.

Other Requirements:

·         ship.

·         Must be able to obtain and maintain a USG secret security clearance.

·         Minimum Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited university

Salary and Benefits 

• Competitive