Test Engineer (Air‑to‑Air / Air‑to‑Surface)

Odyssey Systems Consulting Group, Ltd.•Niceville, FL

10d•Onsite

About The Position

Odyssey Systems has an exciting opportunity for a Test Engineer (Air‑to‑Air / Air‑to‑Surface) supporting the 780th Test Squadron under the TMAS III contract at Eglin AFB, FL. The 780th Test Squadron is the Air Force’s developmental test agency for air‑to‑air, air‑to‑surface, direct‑fire, and advanced munitions. The candidate should possess working knowledge of airborne weapon systems, as well as fighter/bomber tactics and weapons employment within USAF, USN, or USMC environments. Prior experience in developmental weapons testing and/or operational testing is highly desired. Aircrew experience is also highly desired. This is a full‑time, onsite position at Eglin Air Force Base, Florida.

Requirements

Must be a US citizen
Active Secret or higher with SAP eligibility
Master’s degree in engineering and 10+ years relevant experience (years of experience may substitute for degree).
Ability to communicate clearly with diverse stakeholders and manage competing test resource requirements.
Strong communication and technical writing skills.
Ability to work as part of an integrated team.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
Working knowledge of airborne weapon systems.
Understanding of fighter/bomber tactics and airborne weapons employment (USAF/USN/USMC).
Ability to review technical test documentation, directives, reports, and data packages.
Proficiency developing test strategies, methods of test, and technical procedures.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
Ability to forecast test assets, coordinate range requirements, and work with program offices and prime contractors.
Ability to communicate clearly with multiple stakeholders and resolve competing test resource requirements.
Demonstrated ability to work as part of an integrated team.
Strong verbal communication and technical writing skills.
Ability to brief and debrief aircrew and represent the squadron across DoD organizations and industry.
Self‑motivated with ability to learn new systems under test, proactively meet program needs, and take ownership of assigned tasks.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience in developmental weapons testing and/or operational testing is highly desired.
Aircrew experience is also highly desired.
Experience in DoD weapons acquisition processes.
Flight test or military aircrew flight experience (fighter/bomber aircraft).
Test Conductor experience with military systems.
Experience with USAF/USN fighter, bomber, attack test operations and weapon systems.
Graduate of Test Pilot School or Fighter Weapons School (Top Gun) strongly desired.
Understanding of DoD weapons acquisition processes (preferred).

Responsibilities

Establish standards for test documentation and technical reporting.
Provide technical review of test directives, methods of test, data packages, letter reports, and technical reports.
Present test strategy, objectives, and procedures to leadership at Safety Review Boards and Test Approval Boards.
Provide technical management and accomplish engineering duties related to test and evaluation of major programs, including development tests, engineering evaluation tests, operational evaluation tests, and joint T&E programs for A/A and A/S weapons.
Develop test planning documentation for emerging weapon programs.
Provide a range of technical and administrative support to the Flight Chief.
Represent the Squadron and AFTC at conferences and with external organizations including HQ USAF, HQ USA, HQ USN, OSD, DHS, foreign partners, and industry regarding T&E of conventional weapons and compatibility with airborne, seaborne, or ground systems.
Forecast test assets and range requirements.
Integrate with program offices and prime contractors.
Brief and debrief executing aircrew on mission requirements and execution.
Serve as Test Conductor during test mission execution.