Senior Mission Planning Software Test Engineer (Secret)

Astrion; Florida; On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Astrion is seeking a Senior Mission Planning Software Test Engineer to support the 96 CTG 45 TS at Eglin AFB, FL. The role focuses on planning, coordinating, and executing software tests for mission planning systems, with emphasis on reliability, safety, and interoperability in a DoD environment.

The ideal candidate has a technical master's degree, active Secret clearance, US citizenship, and strong leadership and communication skills to guide test efforts across teams and with customers.

Qualifications

• U.S. Citizenship is required.
• Current active Secret clearance.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and direct work of others.
• Thorough knowledge and extensive experience as a military aircrew member in mission planning.
• Effective oral and written communication, including technical writing and briefings.
• DOD 8140 certification or higher within 6 months of hire and ongoing maintenance.
• Willingness to travel CONUS and OCONUS for meetings.
• Willingness to work extended hours, weekends, and holidays when required.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and monitor test projects requiring adaptation of instrumentation.
• Plan tests, establish criteria, assess program effectiveness, and investigate issues.
• Demonstrate aviation or mission planning experience with JMPS Open Mission System (JOMS).
• Provide mission planning expertise addressing critical customer questions and serve as a test quality authority.
• Maintain knowledge of software under test and perform test methodologies including unit/integration/system testing.
• Demonstrate experience with testing software/hardware and AGILE processes.

Skills

Team leadership

Technical writing

Effective communication

Mission planning knowledge

Education

Technical Master's Degree

Job description

Astrion is seeking a Senior Mission Planning Software Test Engineer to support the 96 CTG 45 TS at Eglin AFB, FL. The role focuses on planning, coordinating, and executing software tests for mission planning systems, with emphasis on reliability, safety, and interoperability in a DoD environment.

The ideal candidate has a technical master's degree, active Secret clearance, US citizenship, and strong leadership and communication skills to guide test efforts across teams and with customers.