Senior Fighter Mission Planning Test Engineer

Odyssey; Niceville, FL; On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Odyssey is seeking a SME-level Mission Planning Test Engineer to support the 45th Test Squadron and USAF at Eglin AFB, FL under the TMAS III contract. This senior role requires extensive fighter mission planning experience and knowledge of mission planning software such as JMPS, with work onsite and up to 25% travel.

The ideal candidate will have a Top Secret clearance potential, strong communication skills, and a proven ability to lead testing efforts in both developmental and operational

Qualifications

• SME-level fighter mission planning expertise.
• Operational fighter aircraft experience.
• Active Secret clearance; Top Secret may be required.
• 10+ years of experience may substitute for a technical Master’s degree.

Responsibilities

• Provide fighter mission planning domain expertise to the customer and test squadron.
• Serve as the SME authority for fighter mission planning questions and issues.
• Plan tests, establish criteria, assess program effectiveness, and investigate unusual test conditions or problems related to fighter missions.
• Support software production, design, or procurement activities affecting fighter mission planning test efficiency.
• Develop operational testing techniques involving software assessments based on operational fighter experience.
• Apply operational fighter and mission planning expertise using systems such as JMPS or comparable mission planning tools.
• Maintain working knowledge of mission planning software under test, including current, prior, future, or associated versions.
• Normally work 40 hours/week, and be willing to work extended hours including weekends and holidays to meet mission requirements.

Skills

Fighter mission planning

Operational testing

Pilot/WSO experience

Team leadership

Written communication

Willingness to travel

Education

Masters degree in a technical field

Bachelor's degree

Tools

JMPS

Microsoft Office

Job description

Odyssey is seeking a SME-level Mission Planning Test Engineer to support the 45th Test Squadron and USAF at Eglin AFB, FL under the TMAS III contract. This senior role requires extensive fighter mission planning experience and knowledge of mission planning software such as JMPS, with work onsite and up to 25% travel.

The ideal candidate will have a Top Secret clearance potential, strong communication skills, and a proven ability to lead testing efforts in both developmental and operational