Mission Planning Software Test Engineer - JOMS

Astrion; Eglin Air Force Base (FL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Oasis Systems is seeking a Senior Mission Planning Software Test Engineer at Eglin AFB, FL. The role focuses on planning, coordinating, and executing tests for mission planning software, with leadership responsibilities and DoD-grade standards.

A strong background in aviation mission planning and JMPS is expected. The position requires a Technical Master’s degree, 10+ years of relevant experience, and a Top Secret/SCI eligible clearance.

Qualifications

• Master's degree and 10+ years of relevant experience.
• U.S. Citizenship is required and Top Secret/SCI eligibility.
• Extensive military aircrew mission planning experience is essential.
• Ability to lead teams and communicate clearly in writing and briefs.
• DoD8140 certification (Security+CE) or higher within 6 months.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and monitor complex mission-planning software tests.
• Evaluate tests, adapt methods, and make recommendations for testing.
• Demonstrate aviation mission planning experience with relevant software.
• Provide mission-planning expertise and serve as software quality authority.
• Maintain knowledge of JMPS/open mission systems and related tools.
• Apply testing methods including unit/integration/system/acceptance testing.

Skills

Security clearance

Leadership

Technical writing

Communication

DoD8140 certification

Education

Technical Master's Degree

Tools

JMPS

Microsoft Office

Job description

Mission Planning Software Test Engineer - JOMS - Senior

LOCATION: Eglin AFB, FL

JOB STATUS: Full-time

CLEARANCE: Top Secret

Certification: See Below

TRAVEL: 25%

Oasis Systems has an exciting opportunity for an SE-4 Mission Planning Software Test Engineer supporting the 96 CTG 45 TS at Eglin AFB, FL.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS

• Technical Master's Degree and a minimum of 10 years of relevant experience. Additional experience may be substituted for education.
• U.S. Citizenship is required.
• Current active Secret clearance with ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret/SCI clearance.
• Must possess a thorough knowledge of and extensive experience as a military aircrew member with bomber or fighter experience, accomplishing mission planning procedures and techniques.
• 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 including communication skills in areas of technical writing, briefings, and formal presentations.
• Appropriate DoD8140 certification (Security+CE) or higher within 6 months of hire and maintain certification throughout employment.
• Must be able to travel to required meetings (such as Engineering Design Reviews, 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

• Experience with the Joint Mission Planning System (JMPS) is highly desired as foundation for work on the Joint Mission Planning System Open Mission System (JOMS)
• Familiar with USAF developmental and test processes.
• Proficiency in the use and integration of Microsoft Office applications is highly desired.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Plans, coordinates, and monitors test projects that frequently require significant modification of standard practices or adaptation of instrumentation to obtain valid results. Plans, monitors and evaluates tests, and assesses the feasibility and soundness of proposed evaluation methods. Makes recommendations and commitments on the conventional aspects of the testing assignments.
• Plans tests, establishes criteria, assesses program effectiveness, and investigates/analyzes unusual testing conditions, problems, or questions. Work facilitates development, production, design, or procurement, and affects the efficiency or productivity of a test facility or test activity. Software evaluations may result in new testing techniques or involve assessments which are often the decision basis for large expenditures.
• Demonstrates aviation or mission planning experience with functions provided by the software including operational use of comparable systems. Maintains a working knowledge and understanding of Technical Orders and aircraft performance charts.
• Provides mission planning expertise in addressing questions/issues of critical importance to the customer and frequently serves as authority on software quality.
• Maintains a working knowledge of the software or class of software being tested, to include experience with the existing software, previous versions, or any associated software used in conjunction with the software being tested. Ability to conduct mission planning using JMPS mission planning software is highly desirable.
• Demonstrates thorough knowledge of and extended experience and training in the software being tested, including extensive general experience as an aircrew member (pilot or navigator) accomplishing manual mission planning procedures and techniques.
• Maintains testing/test methodology experience, including testing of software/hardware, such as unit, integration, system, or acceptance testing, and familiarity with Air Force directives, CMMI (Capability Maturity Model Integration) and AGILE processes and procedures.
• Maintains experience in the use of automated mission planning software.
• Demonstrates software experience in one or more of the following environments: Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows10, and UNIX.