Senior Chicken Little Test Engineer
Niceville, FL - USA
Job Summary
Odyssey has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Chicken Little Test Engineer supporting the 46 Test Squadron Sensors and Defensive Systems Flight (46 TS/TGBB) at Eglin AFB FL under the TMAS III contract.
This seniorlevel role provides engineering expertise for the execution of Intelligence Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) system testing and Precision Guided Munition (PGM) seeker evaluations supporting Project CHICKEN LITTLE. The Test Engineer will apply extensive electronic warfare (EW) domain experience radiofrequency and electrooptical knowledge and engineering principles to support test planning execution analysis and documentation throughout weapon system development cycles.
This is a fulltime onsite position at Eglin Air Force Base Florida with travel up to 25%.
Duties include but not limited to:
- Perform engineering duties supporting test and evaluation of ISR systems and PGM seekers against foreign mobile targets for Project CHICKEN LITTLE
- Apply engineering physics and mathematics principles during ISR and PGM test and evaluation activities
- Assist in development of Project Chicken Little documentation including requirements calls program management directives and Program Element Monitor (PEM) responses
- Provide technical expertise to resolve issues of critical importance and support development of system requirements functional capabilities performance measures design constraints test criteria and metrics
- Support DT OT FDE and certification for test readiness by identifying deficiencies verifying compliance and assessing configuration stability
- Support development of strategic test documents including TEMP test strategies ITT Charters Test Scenario Plans and Modeling & Simulation Development Plans
- Prepare execute review and analyze test plans procedures metrics and reports throughout the development life cycle
- Develop methods of tests test cases test cards/procedures test directives technical reports letter reports and other test documentation
- Plan coordinate and monitor test projects requiring modification of standard practices or adaptation of instrumentation to ensure valid results
- Assess feasibility and soundness of proposed engineering evaluation tests and make recommendations on the conventional aspects of T&E assignments
Citizenship: Must be a US citizen
Minimum Required Qualifications
Clearance: Active Secret clearance
Education: Masters Degree in a technical discipline
Years of Experience: 10 years of technical experience (additional years may substitute for education)
- Extensive experience in electronic warfare (EW) operations.
- Experience with radiofrequency electrooptical and electronic combat techniques.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office products.
- Ability to lead direct and work effectively on a team.
- Willingness to work extended hours when mission requires.
Preferred Qualifications
Years of experience: 20 years of experience in electronic warfare operations
Technical Skills
- Extensive experience in electronic warfare (EW) operations
- Knowledge and experience with radiofrequency electrooptical and electronic combat techniques
- Ability to apply engineering physics and mathematics principles to ISR and PGM testing
- Experience supporting DT OT FDE and certification activities
- Ability to develop detailed test documentation including TEMP test strategies test scenario plans methods of test test cards procedures and metrics
- Experience analyzing deficiencies verifying compliance with specifications and evaluating system stability
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word Excel PowerPoint)
Interpersonal Skills
- Demonstrated ability to lead and direct the work of others
- Ability to work effectively in a team environment
- Strong oral and written communication skills including technical writing and formal presentations
- Ability to support hightempo test environments including extended work hours weekends and holidays when required
Additional Information
Location: Eglin AFB FL
Work Environment: Onsite
Job Status: Full-Time
Travel: Up to 25% CONUS/OCONUS TDYs
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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.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
Required Experience:
Senior IC
About Company
Odyssey builds, secures and integrates capabilities and technologies to meet tomorrow’s mission requirements. We enhance operational readiness through comprehensive program support.