Mission Planning Test Engineer, B-52 Test Lead

COLSA; Eglin Air Force Base (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Mission Planning Test Engineer to join their dynamic team at Eglin Air Force Base. This role involves evaluating and testing mission planning software to ensure its suitability for operational use. Ideal candidates will possess aviation experience, particularly in mission planning, and have a strong understanding of software testing methodologies. You will collaborate with various stakeholders, including developers and military users, to enhance mission planning capabilities. If you're passionate about supporting warfighter mission planning in a fast-paced environment, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Employee-centric culture

Flexible working hours

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in planning and executing conventional and nuclear combat missions.
• Strong communication skills with diverse teams.

Responsibilities

• Provide mission planning expertise and oversee software integration and testing.
• Plan and coordinate test projects, adapting standard practices as needed.

Skills

Mission Planning Expertise

Software Testing

Aviation Knowledge

Agile Methodologies

Windows 10 Proficiency

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Aviation

Tools

Automated Mission Planning Software

Job description

Mission Planning Test Engineer, B-52 Test Lead

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Job Description

The team is searching for a mission planning software tester to support the 45th Test Squadron and the United States Air Force at Eglin Air Force Base, Florida. The Mission Planning Systems Test Team conducts independent assessments on Air Force mission planning systems to determine if the software is suitable for operational use.

If you enjoy working in a fast-paced, “Agile” software development environment, and directly supporting warfighter mission planning, this is the team for you. This position evaluates the integration of the Joint Mission Planning System (JMPS) Framework, Common Components (CC), and B-52 Unique Planning Component (UPC). If you have the desire to ensure the mission planning software meets the expectations of the Major Commands (MAJCOMS), this job is for you.

We are looking for aviation professionals (pilots, navigators) with experience planning and executing conventional and nuclear combat missions. Test experience (requirements, test planning, execution, and reporting) is desired but not required. Professional interaction and communication with non-collocated team members (developers, program managers, Major Command representatives, military users, other test agencies) is essential.

This position requires some travel and work in both classified and unclassified environments.

This position provides mission planning test support directly to the 45th Test Squadron at Eglin AFB, FL:

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Provide mission planning domain expertise and serve as the final authority on software integration, test, and deployment.
• Provide mission planning domain expertise in questions/issues of critical importance to the customer.
• Plan tests, establish criteria, assess program effectiveness, and investigate/analyze unusual testing conditions, problems, or questions. Facilitate software development, production, design, or procurement, impacting the efficiency or productivity of a test facility or activity. Software evaluations may lead to new testing techniques or assessments, often forming the basis for large expenditures.
• Plan, coordinate, and monitor test projects that often require significant modifications of standard practices or adaptation of instrumentation. Evaluate proposed evaluation methods and make recommendations to program management.
• Demonstrate software experience in Windows 10 or newer environments.
• Demonstrate strong aviation or mission planning experience with functions provided by the software, including operational use of comparable systems.
• Maintain a working knowledge of the software being tested, including experience with current, previous, or future versions.
• Maintain testing/test methodology experience, including testing of software/hardware such as unit, integration, system, or acceptance testing, and familiarity with Air Force directives, processes, and procedures.
• Experience in developmental/operational testing of research, development, or test and evaluation software related to aircraft, weapons, range instrumentation, or other computer systems.
• Experience in using automated mission planning software.
• Be able to travel for meetings (such as Program Management Reviews, Engineering Design Reviews, Formal Qualification Tests, and other related meetings) CONUS.
• Work normally 40 hours per week, with willingness to work extended hours, including weekends and holidays, as required.

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