Science and Technology SME

Company: CGI
Location: Yuma
Posted on: April 2, 2026

Job Description:

Position Description: VMX-1 conducts operational tests and evaluations to ensure the effectiveness and suitability of Marine Corps aviation assets, which include UAS, helicopters, and fixed-wing aircraft. This position is onsite in Yuma, AZ. Your future duties and responsibilities: . Serve as the command's senior liaison with science and technology (S&T) organizations in government, academia, and industry. Leverage the aviation and technology community to support rapid technology insertions, coordinate demonstrations to validate concepts and technologies, and document results in support of high-priority Marine Corps issues. . Represent the squadron at meetings with Marine Corps, other services, and military stakeholders to build partnerships, assist with the demonstration of technology, and provide inputs to identify capability gaps. . Work closely with active-duty test directors, government civilians, industry and contractor support staff to plan for, execute, collect/analyze data, and report on S&T events. This position is located in Yuma, AZ. Your future duties and responsibilities: . Primary responsibilities include writing test plans and reports for S&T events. This includes coordinating meetings to review planning and reporting products with military, civilian, and contractor stakeholders. . Organize, draft, and edit event plans scripting the conduct of multi day aviation tests and tactical demonstrations. . Develop and execute data collection plans to capture technical information and lessons learned from tests events to inform Marine Corps Aviation leadership of the capabilities and limitations of the system under test. . Leads effort to support Safety Review and Test Readiness reviews. Brief command to show that a thorough assessment has been made to determine the test can be safely conduct and required data captured to support the test objectives. . Supervise the conduct of aviation related testing and tactical demonstrations to ensure event is executed in accordance with the test plan and data was collected. . Responsible for the creation and dissemination of test data cards for all test events. At the conclusion of test events, review all data cards for completeness and update data cards as necessary. . Resolve issues that develop during test including the identification of incomplete data and develop recovery plans to assure all data is captured before test concludes. Record conditions under which failures or issues occurred. . Provide technical support and create standard methodologies to support test and demonstration planning, execution, and reporting. . Test conduct involves pre- and post-test briefings for the flight and ground crews. Monitoring testing real time to assure testing is completed as planned. Process, analyze, and report on the test data. Responsible for data reduction and analysis as well as documenting the data analysis process and results. . Draft and edit technical reports with minimal supervision/ guidance, that will help inform the leadership of Marine Corps Aviation based on the outcomes a Required qualifications to be successful in this role: Security Clearance Statement: This position requires a government security clearance. Must be a US Citizen for consideration. . Clearance Level: o Must possess a secret clearance or be able to obtain a secret clearance upon hiring o Must be capable of completing an NCIC criminal background check to access military installations. Required qualifications to be successful in this role: . Bachelor's degree in engineering from an accredited college or applicable STEM degree (i.e., 800, 1300, and 1500 DOD series positions) . Four years of experience in test and evaluation. . Ten years of Aviation Systems related experience. . Must be able to communicate effectively, using both written and oral communication Key skills and knowledge required are: . Experience with RF waveforms, data links (ANW2, WREN-TSM, TTNT v7.0, BE-CDL) and network development. . Experience and familiarity with military strategic planning . Must possess analytical thinking and initiative to solve problems with minimal oversight . Proficient technical writer as applicable to test/demonstration plans, data analysis, deficiencies, and reports of results. . Work within a team environment to meet rapid timelines, simultaneous development, analysis and testing of multiple new and improved capabilities to support requested warfighter needs. . Computer skills to include Microsoft Office applications. Desired qualifications/non-essential skills required: . Must be able to travel based on program requirements. . Familiar with military test methods. Desired Skills: . ABET accredited B.S. in Electrical/Electronic, Aerospace, Mechanical or Systems Engineering . Military Aviation Technology experience . Experience with data reduction and analysis and basic knowledge of analytical software like RStudio, Python, C++, to perform data parsing, analysis, and test automation. . Flight testing experience CGI is required by law in some jurisdictions to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. The determination of this range includes various factors not limited to skill set, level, experience, relevant training, and licensure and certifications. To support the ability to reward for merit-based performance, CGI typically does not hire individuals at or near the top of the range for their role. Compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range for this role in the U.S. is $89,600.00 - $176,300.00. CGI Federal's benefits are offered to eligible professionals on their first day of employment to include: . Competitive compensation . Comprehensive insurance options . Matching contributions through the 401(k) plan and the share purchase plan . Paid time off for vacation, holidays, and sick time . Paid parental leave . Learning opportunities and tuition assistance . Wellness and Well-being programs CGIFederalJob LI-MG4 Clearancejobs Skills: Data Analysis End-to-End Testing English Integration testing Defense Defense TPI NEXT Foundation What you can expect from us: Together, as owners, let’s turn meaningful insights into action. Life at CGI is rooted in ownership, teamwork, respect and belonging. Here, you’ll reach your full potential because… You are invited to be an owner from day 1 as we work together to bring our Dream to life. That’s why we call ourselves CGI Partners rather than employees. We benefit from our collective success and actively shape our company’s strategy and direction. Your work creates value. You’ll develop innovative solutions and build relationships with teammates and clients while accessing global capabilities to scale your ideas, embrace new opportunities, and benefit from expansive industry and technology expertise. You’ll shape your career by joining a company built to grow and last. You’ll be supported by leaders who care about your health and well-being and provide you with opportunities to deepen your skills and broaden your horizons. Come join our team—one of the largest IT and business consulting services firms in the world. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, ethnicity, ancestry, color, sex, religion, creed, age, national origin, citizenship status, disability, pregnancy, medical condition, military and veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation or perceived sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, and gender expression, familial status or responsibilities, reproductive health decisions, political affiliation, genetic information, height, weight, or any other legally protected status or characteristics to the extent required by applicable federal, state, and/or local laws where we do business. CGI provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need an accommodation to apply for a job in the U.S., please email the CGI U.S. Employment Compliance mailbox at US_Employment_Compliance@cgi.com . You will need to reference the Position ID of the position in which you are interested. 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CGI will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrests and conviction records in accordance with all local regulations and ordinances. CGI will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with CGI’s legal duty to furnish information.

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