Senior Weapons Delivery SME — USAF Combat Systems

Astrion; Florida; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Astrion seeks a Weapons Delivery Subject Matter Expert (SME) with USAF Fighter/Bomber Pilot/Weapons Officer experience to support our customer (Air Force SEEK Eagle Office - AFSEO) at Eglin AFB, FL. You will lead government-facing software delivery efforts for CWDS, CASES, JSEAS, and GWTS across multiple aircraft programs.

Responsibilities include requirements definition, coordination with Air Force users and contractors, and ensuring accurate, testable software features.

Qualifications

• 10 years Active/Guard/Reserve military experience required
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution
• Combat Weapon Delivery experience with GP Bombs, Laser Guided Bombs (LGBs), Precision Guided Munition (PGMs) and 20/25/30mm Strafe Weapons
• Expert proficiency with MS Project, MS Word, and MS Excel
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to multi-task and work both in a team and independently
• Must be a US Citizen, as you must be able to obtain a DoD SECRET Security Clearance
• Fighter Weapons School Graduate with 20 years experience
• Bachelor's degree in Software Engineering or Computer Science; Master's Degree is desired
• Current clearance is desired
• Knowledge of and familiarity with Joint Mission Planning System (JMPS)
• Familiar with or has knowledge of Next-Generation Open Mission Systems (NOMS) for mission planning

Responsibilities

• Determine specific aircraft/weapon requirements for CWDS/JSEAS/CASES/GWTS, establish priorities and maintain active involvement in software development, test and evaluation.
• Operator interface coordination and liaison with users at Air Combat Command, Air Force Materiel Command, Air Force Research Laboratory, various Test Wings, Weapons School instructor/students, squadron pilots and various contractors (BAE, LMI, Boeing etc.).
• Recommend and draft requirements.
• Review features to ensure the nature of the requirement is valid and technically accurate prior to assignment.
• Recommend additions, deletions or changes to software development.
• Verify the accuracy of Help File content altered by Contractor personnel to include other content experts.
• Ensure feature/user story/bug resolution prior to final development effort submission for customer acceptance.
• Attend meetings (i.e., iterations/sprints, scheduling, director's calls, weekly staff, technical and development working groups, weapons tactics briefings, and conferences).
• Assess training, syllabus, and mission scenarios, to ensure courseware and training documents reflect current tactics, techniques, and procedures.
• Provide analysis of existing testing cases and recommend changes to improve software baseline and measure the proficiency of testing objectives.
• Build a knowledge base of clients' mission, organization, and objectives.
• Manage day-to-day client interaction, identify needs, expectations, and evaluate alternative solutions.
• Maintain accountability records/receipts for classified material to include transfer and destruction of material.
• Communicate progress, risks, expectations, timelines, milestones, and other key project metrics to clients and team members.

Skills

Pilot/Weapon Officer

Bachelor's degree

Combat Weapon Delivery

MS Project/Word/Excel

Strong communication

Teamwork & independence

Organized & detail-oriented

US Citizen; SECRET clearance

Education

Bachelor's degree

MS in Software Eng/CS (desired)

Tools

JMPS knowledge

NOMS knowledge

DoD clearance processes

Job description

Astrion seeks a Weapons Delivery Subject Matter Expert (SME) with USAF Fighter/Bomber Pilot/Weapons Officer experience to support our customer (Air Force SEEK Eagle Office - AFSEO) at Eglin AFB, FL. You will lead government-facing software delivery efforts for CWDS, CASES, JSEAS, and GWTS across multiple aircraft programs.

Responsibilities include requirements definition, coordination with Air Force users and contractors, and ensuring accurate, testable software features.