Mission Planning Software Test Engineer - Fighter Weapons - Senior

Astrion; Eglin Air Force Base (FL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Astrion is seeking a Mission Planning Test Engineer at Eglin AFB, FL, to support the USAF in flight test and mission planning activities. You will apply fighter mission planning expertise, lead testing efforts, and coordinate with cross-functional teams to ensure system readiness.

The role requires a Secret clearance, US citizenship, and experience with fighter aircraft and mission planning tools like JMPS. Expect travel and extended hours to meet critical mission deadlines.

Qualifications

• Active Secret security clearance required with ability to obtain Top Secret.
• U.S. Citizenship required.
• Must have thorough knowledge of Air Force, Navy, or Marine Corps fighter aircraft & experience as a fighter aircrew member.
• Operational experience as Pilot or WSO in F-15, F-16, F/A-18, F-35, or F-22.
• Military fighter Mission Planning experience required.
• Proven ability to lead a team and direct others; strong written and oral communication.

Responsibilities

• Provide fighter mission planning domain expertise.
• Plan tests, establish criteria, assess effectiveness, and investigate unusual testing conditions.
• Support software production, design, or procurement related to fighter mission planning.
• Possess operational fighter and mission planning experience using JMPS or similar systems.
• Maintain knowledge of tested software and future versions.
• Normal schedule is 40 hours per week; extended hours may be required.

Skills

Secret clearance

Air Force fighter aviation

Fighter aircraft experience

Mission planning experience

Team leadership

Communication skills

Travel readiness

Extended hours flexibility

Tools

JMPS

Microsoft Office

Job description

Overview

Mission Planning Test Engineer - Fighter Weapons - SME

LOCATION:

Eglin AFB, FL

JOB STATUS:

Full-time

CLEARANCE:

Secret

TRAVEL:

25% CONUS/OCONUS TDYs

Astrion has an exciting opportunity for a SME-Level Mission Planning Test Engineer to support the 45th Test Squadron and the United States Air Force at Eglin AFB, FL, under the Astrion Air Force Division.

Required Qualifications / Skills

• A SME is typically identified as a leader for a given area of expertise.
• An active Secret security clearance is required for consideration, with the ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance.
• U.S. Citizenship Required.
• Must possess a thorough knowledge of and training in Air Force, Navy, or Marine Corps fighter aircraft; this includes experience as a military fighter aircrew member executing fighter missions.
• Must have operational experience as a Pilot or Weapon Systems Officer (WSO) in one of the following aircraft: F-15, F-16, F/A-18, F-35, or F-22.
• Military fighter Mission Planning experience is required.
• Must have a demonstrated ability to work effectively on a team and lead and direct the work of others.
• Must be able to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Must be able to travel to required meetings (such as Formal Qualification Tests, and other enterprise/program meetings) CONUS and OCONUS.
• Must be willing to work extended hours including weekends and holidays when required to meet mission requirements.

Preferred Qualifications / Skills

• Technical Master’s degree, or qualifying years of operational fighter experience
• A minimum of 10 years of experience may be substituted for a Technical Masters degree
• Familiarity with mission planning using the Joint Mission Planning System (JMPS) is desirable
• Proficiency in the use and integration of Microsoft Office applications is desirable

Responsibilities

• Provide fighter mission planning domain expertise.
• Provide fighter mission planning domain expertise in questions/issues of importance to the customer.
• Plan tests, establish criteria, assess program effectiveness, and investigate/analyze unusual testing conditions, problems, or questions related to the fighter mission. Work to facilitate software production, design, or procurement, and affect the efficiency of a test activity related to military fighter mission planning. Develop operational testing techniques which involve software assessments using operational fighter experience.
• Possess operational fighter and fighter planning experience using mission planning software such as JMPS or comparable planning systems.
• Maintain a working knowledge of the software being tested, to include experience with the existing software, previous versions, future versions, or any associated software used in conjunction with the fighter software being tested.
• Normally work 40 hours per week. Must be willing to work extended hours, including weekends and holidays, when required, to meet mission requirements.