Senior Mission Planning Software Test Engineer B-52

Odyssey has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Mission Planning Software Test Engineer (SE4) supporting the 96 CTG / 45 TS at Eglin AFB FL under the TMAS III contract.

Duties include but not limited to:

• 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 softwareautomated 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

Citizenship: Must be a US citizen

Minimum Required Qualifications

Clearance: ActiveSecret clearance; must be able to obtain and maintain TS/SCI

Education:Masters Degree in a technical field

Years of Experience: 10 years of relevant experience (experience may substitute for education).

Certifications:DoD 8140 certification (SecurityCE or higher) within 6 months of hire

• Thorough knowledge and extensive experience as military aircrew performing bomber mission planning (B1 B2 or B52)
• 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

Preferred Qualifications

Clearance: TS/SCI

• JMPS mission planning experience
• Familiarity with USAF developmental test processes related to software acquisition and evaluation
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications

Technical Skills

• Extensive mission planning experience as a military aircrew member (pilot or navigator) on B1 B2 or B52 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 planningrelated software across Windows and UNIX environments
• Ability to interpret aircraft performance charts and Technical Orders

Interpersonal Skills

• 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

Additional Information

Travel: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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