Mission Planning Software Test Engineer - JOMS - Senior

Odyssey Systems Consulting Group, Ltd.•Niceville, FL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Odyssey has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Mission Planning Software Test Engineer (SE‑4) supporting the 96 CTG / 45 TS at Eglin AFB, FL under the TMAS III contract. This senior‑level role provides mission planning and software testing expertise focused on bomber or fighter mission planning software, supporting development and evaluation of the Joint Mission Planning System Open Mission System (JOMS). The Test Engineer applies extensive aircrew mission planning experience to support software testing, develop evaluation methodologies, assess software performance, and advise customers on software quality. This is a full‑time, onsite position at Eglin AFB with travel up to 25%.

Requirements

Must be a US citizen
Active Secret clearance; must be able to obtain and maintain TS/SCI
Masters Degree in a Technical Field
10 years relevant experience (additional experience may substitute for education)
DoD 8140 (Security+CE or higher) required within 6 months of hire
Thorough knowledge and extensive experience as a bomber or fighter aircrew member performing mission planning.
Ability to work effectively on a team and lead/direct others.
Strong writing and briefing skills.
Ability to work extended hours when required.

Nice To Haves

TS/SCI clearance
Experience with JMPS mission planning software
Familiarity with USAF developmental/test processes
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications
Extensive military aircrew experience accomplishing mission planning for bomber or fighter aircraft
Deep knowledge of mission planning procedures and techniques
Experience planning and evaluating complex software test projects
Experience with JMPS mission planning software (highly desired)
Familiarity with USAF developmental and test processes
Experience with unit, integration, system, and acceptance testing
Understanding of CMMI and AGILE processes
Experience with automated mission planning software
Proficiency working with Windows 7/8/10 and UNIX environments
Ability to interpret aircraft performance charts and Technical Orders
Demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a team
Ability to lead, direct, and guide the work of others
Clear communication skills including technical writing, briefings, and formal presentations
Ability to serve as an authority for mission planning software quality
Willingness to work extended hours, weekends, and holidays to meet mission requirements
Ability to travel to required meetings, tests, and program events CONUS/OCONUS

Responsibilities

Plan, coordinate, and monitor test projects requiring modifications to standard practices or instrumentation to obtain valid results
Plan tests, establish criteria, assess program effectiveness, and analyze unusual test conditions or problems
Support development, production, design, and procurement activities influencing test facility efficiency and productivity
Conduct software evaluations that may result in development of new testing techniques or decision‑quality assessments for major program expenditures
Demonstrate aviation or mission planning experience with software functions, including operational use of comparable systems
Maintain working knowledge of Technical Orders and aircraft performance charts
Provide mission planning expertise and serve as an authority on mission planning software quality
Maintain working knowledge of software under test, including current, previous, future, and associated versions. Ability to conduct mission planning using JMPS is highly desirable
Apply extensive aircrew experience to evaluate manual mission planning procedures and associated software tools
Apply experience with testing methodologies: unit, integration, system, acceptance testing; familiarity with Air Force directives, CMMI, and AGILE processes
Maintain experience in automated mission planning software
Perform software evaluations in Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 10, and UNIX environments