Mission Planning Test Engineer Fighter Weapons SME
Niceville, FL - USA
Job Summary
Odyssey has an exciting opportunity for a SMELevel Mission Planning Test Engineer supporting the 45th Test Squadron and the United States Air Force at Eglin AFB FL under the TMAS III contract.
This role provides seniorlevel fighter mission planning expertise for developmental and operational test programs. The SME will advise plan and execute test activities related to fighter mission planning systems leveraging extensive operational fighter aircrew experience. The position requires deep knowledge of fighter aircraft operations mission planning software and operational testing concepts.
This is a fulltime onsite position at Eglin AFB with travel up to 25% CONUS/OCONUS.
Duties include but not limited to:
- 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
Citizenship: Must be a US citizen
Minimum Required Qualifications
Clearance: Active Secret clearance required; must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret clearance
- SME-level expertise in fighter mission planning
- Thorough working knowledge of fighter aircraft operations and mission execution
- Operational experience as a Pilot or WSO in F15 F16 F/A18 F35 or F22
- Demonstrated fighter mission planning experience
- Ability to lead direct and work effectively within a team
- Ability to communicate clearly both orally and in writing
- Willingness to travel and work extended hours when required
Preferred Qualifications
Clearance: TS/SCI
Education: Masters degree in a technical field
Years of experience: 10 years of experience may be substituted for a technical Masters degree
- Familiarity with JMPS mission planning software
- Proficiency using Microsoft Office applications
Technical Skills
- Thorough operational knowledge of Air Force Navy or Marine Corps fighter aircraft
- Military fighter aircrew operational mission execution experience
- Direct operational experience as a Pilot or Weapon Systems Officer (WSO) in F15 F16 F/A18 F35 or F22
- Fighter mission planning experience using JMPS or comparable systems
- Ability to develop test criteria evaluate mission planning software performance and conduct operationally relevant test assessments
- Ability to maintain working knowledge of multiple versions of fighter mission planning software
Interpersonal Skills
- Ability to work effectively as part of an integrated test team
- Ability to lead and direct the work of others
- Strong communication skills both oral and written
- Ability to engage professionally with program leadership enterprise stakeholders and test community personnel
- Willingness to support hightempo test activities including extended hours weekends and holidays
Additional Information
Work Environment: Onsite
Job Status: Fulltime
Travel: Up to 25% CONUS/OCONUS
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Odyssey is a world-class technical engineering and integration company serving the warfighting ecosystem with airborne integration ISR C2 and warfighter readiness capabilities. Odyssey meets the militarys operational needs by integrating layered defense systems from equipment technology and services to data information and business operations. We streamline defense acquisition and sustainment engineering the technical battlefield with domain-specific proficiency to ensure lethality. Odyssey is dedicated to excellent contract execution peak organizational performance and fostering a workplace built on employee care.
Odyssey is proud to live out our core values of commitment ambition and respect in our work and communities through OdysseyCares a philanthropic group focused on giving back through direct donations an employer match program and volunteering events.
Please note: Final compensation for this position will be determined by various factors such as the Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates relevant work experience specific skills and competencies geographic location education and certifications.
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About Company
Odyssey builds, secures and integrates capabilities and technologies to meet tomorrow’s mission requirements. We enhance operational readiness through comprehensive program support.