Mission Systems Planning Tech

AMERICAN SYSTEMS; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

AMERICAN SYSTEMS is seeking a Mission Systems Planning Tech in Dallas, TX for full-time on-site work. The role requires active Top Secret/SCI clearance and extensive test engineering experience with mission planning and C4I systems.

Responsibilities include T&E support across TacMobile, TMAAS, and related tools; developing repeatable procedures; coordinating with DoD/Navy teams; and ensuring IA/ATO compliance. Travel up to 15% to remote sites may be required.

Qualifications

• U.S. Citizenship required.
• Active TOP SECRET Clearance.
• BS/BA desired; minimum seven years in test or systems engineering.
• Experience in at least one of: NAVAIRINST 3960 test planning and evaluation, or software/hardware test.
• SSBI within past six years or enrolled in CE program.
• CompTIA Security+ to meet DoD 8570.
• Experience with integrated test teams (military, civilian, contractor).
• Proficient with Microsoft Office; Unix/Linux; networking concepts.
• Preferred: VMware, Docker; TacMobile; TMAAS.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert T&E support for mission planning and C4I systems.
• Serve as SME for TacMobile, TMAAS, Minotaur, CDL, Link-16, and related systems.
• Document procedures and processes for mission planning systems.
• Coordinate test activities with DoD and Navy organizations.
• Deploy mission planning systems to remote detachment sites; travel up to 15%.
• Maintain ATO and IA compliance; support inspections and datacalls.
• Track media, manage configuration, and disseminate post-flight data.
• Perform test planning and execution; brief and report results.
• Assist government in long-range planning for future mission planning systems.

Skills

Security clearance

Technical writing

Unix/Linux

VMware

Docker

Microsoft Office

Oral/written communication

Education

BS/BA desired

Tools

VMware

Docker

Job description

Mission Systems Planning Tech

Location: US-TX-Dallas

ID: 2026-4857

Position Type: Full-Time

Remote: No

Clearance Required: Top Secret/SCI

Overview

As a Mission Planning Systems Tech you will have the opportunity to do the following:

• Provide expert test and evaluation (T&E) support for various Advanced Sensor Technologies Program Office (AST PO) mission planning systems and C4I systems associated with the Advanced Airborne Sensor (AAS) including, but not limited to, TacMobile, TMAAS, Minotaur, DDMC, Common Data Link (CDL), Link-16, TARDIS, and TFAS.
• Serve as the subject matter expert (SME) for the given systems supporting all phases of ground and flight testing including documentation, security and Information Assurance (IA) coordination, execution, asset scheduling, media tracking and configuration management, data dissemination, analysis, metrics development, verification, and reporting tasks.
• Develop documentation including procedures and processes for mission planning systems that are accurate, repeatable and thoroughly meet T&E objectives and maximize asset availability.
• Collaborate with program staff, supporting organizations and system-development contractors to efficiently resolve any issues.
• Coordinate test support activities with other DoD and Navy organizations as they relate to mission planning systems.
• Coordinate and deploy mission planning systems to remote detachment sites in support of test activities. Travel and provide on-site support. Travel may be up 15%.
• Coordinate with AST PO and Navy security and information assurance (IA) teams to ensure all mission planning systems maintain their Authority To Operate (ATO) and meet all security and IA guidelines. Support compliance inspections and datacalls.
• Effectively track all media associated with mission planning systems with thorough configuration management practices.
• Coordinate dissemination of post-flight data from mission planning systems to internal and external data customers.
• Perform test and evaluation of mission planning systems with test planning and test execution. Perform evaluation of test data by analyzing results, assessing compliance with system specifications, operational requirements and accurately presenting the analysis and status in briefs and test reports.
• Assist government in development of concepts and in long-range planning for integration and test of future mission planning systems.

Qualifications

• U.S. Citizenship is required.
• Active TOP SECRET Clearance.
• BS/BA desired and minimum of seven (7) years of test engineering and/or systems engineering experience.
• Experience in at least one of the following areas: NAVAIRINST 3960 test planning and evaluation, or software and hardware operations test and evaluation. Ability to work 100% on-site.
• Minimum of seven (7) years of experience. Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience is desired.
• Experience with TacMobile -> Change to preferred below, not required
• Experience with TMAAS -> Change to preferred below, not required
• Must have completed a Single Scope Background Investigation (SSBI) within the past six (6) years or currently enrolled in the Continuous Evaluation (CE) Program
• Must have CompTIA Security+ certification in order to meet DoD 8570 compliance.
• Demonstrated ability to work with integrated test teams that are comprised of military, civilian, and contractor personnel.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Effective organizational skills with the ability to multi-task in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products.
• Experienced using Unix/Linux environments
• Working knowledge of computer networking concepts and technologies
• Preferred:
  • Experience with virtual machines or containerization technologies such as VMware and Docker
  • Experience with TacMobile
  • Experience with TMAAS

EEO Statement

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