Senior Mission Planning Software Test Engineer - B-52

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 role provides senior‑level mission planning and software testing expertise for bomber platforms, specifically B‑1, B‑2, and B‑52. The Test Engineer will apply extensive military aircrew mission planning knowledge to support software evaluations, develop testing methodologies, and advise the customer on mission planning software quality. Responsibilities include planning, coordinating, executing, and evaluating test events for automated and manual mission planning tools. This is a full‑time onsite position at Eglin AFB with travel up to 25% CONUS/OCONUS.

Requirements

Must be a US citizen
Active Secret clearance; must be able to obtain and maintain TS/SCI
Master’s Degree in a technical field
10 years of relevant experience (experience may substitute for education)
DoD 8140 certification (Security+CE or higher) within 6 months of hire
Thorough knowledge and extensive experience as military aircrew performing bomber mission planning (B‑1, B‑2, or B‑52)
Ability to lead, direct, and work effectively within engineering/test teams
Ability to communicate effectively in written and verbal formats
Ability to work extended hours when mission requires

Nice To Haves

TS/SCI clearance
JMPS mission planning experience
Familiarity with USAF developmental test processes related to software acquisition and evaluation
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications
Extensive mission planning experience as a military aircrew member (pilot or navigator) on B‑1, B‑2, or B‑52 aircraft
Thorough knowledge of bomber mission planning procedures and techniques
Ability to plan and evaluate complex software test projects
Familiarity with JMPS mission planning software (highly desired)
Experience with test methodologies (unit, integration, system, acceptance)
Understanding of Air Force directives, CMMI, and AGILE processes
Ability to apply operational fighter/bomber experience to software assessments
Experience using mission planning‑related software across Windows and UNIX environments
Ability to interpret aircraft performance charts and Technical Orders
Demonstrated ability to work effectively on a team and lead/guide others
Strong communication skills, including technical writing, briefings, and formal presentations
Ability to advise customers on mission planning issues and serve as final authority on software quality
Willingness to support extended hours, weekends, and holidays to meet mission needs
Ability to travel for required meetings, tests, and program reviews

Responsibilities

Plan, coordinate, and monitor test projects requiring modification of standard practices or adaptation of instrumentation for valid results
Plan tests, establish criteria, assess program effectiveness, and analyze unusual testing conditions or problems
Support development, production, design, and procurement efforts that impact test activity efficiency
Conduct software evaluations that may result in new testing techniques or assessments supporting large program decisions
Demonstrate aviation or mission planning experience with relevant software functions, including operational use of comparable systems
Maintain working knowledge of Technical Orders (TOs) and aircraft performance charts
Provide mission planning expertise to resolve customer questions and issues and serve as the final authority on software quality
Maintain working knowledge of mission planning software under test, including existing, previous, future, or associated versions
Conduct mission planning using JMPS software (highly desirable)
Apply extensive aircrew experience to evaluate manual mission planning procedures and software‑automated planning techniques
Utilize test methodology experience, including unit, integration, system, and acceptance testing; be familiar with Air Force directives, CMMI, and AGILE processes
Maintain experience in automated mission planning software
Demonstrate software experience in Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 10, and UNIX environments