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Astrion · 5 months ago

Mission Planning Software Test Engineer - Senior - TGAC

Eglin Air Force Base, Florida

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

10+ years exp

Astrion is a company that innovates and shapes the future, and they are seeking a Senior Software Test Engineer to support the Mission Planning Software Test Team at Eglin AFB, FL. The role involves planning and coordinating test projects, providing mission planning expertise, and ensuring software quality for the Air Force customer.

ManufacturingSpace Travel

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

Responsibilities

Plans, coordinates, and monitors test projects that frequently require significant modification of standard practices or adaptation of instrumentation to obtain valid results. Plans, monitors and evaluates tests, and assesses the feasibility and soundness of proposed evaluation methods. Makes recommendations and commitments on the conventional aspects of the testing assignments

Plans tests, establishes criteria, assesses program effectiveness, and investigates/analyzes unusual testing conditions, problems, or questions. Work facilitates development, production, design, or procurement, and affects the efficiency or productivity of a test facility or test activity. Software evaluations may result in new testing techniques or involve assessments which are often the decision basis for large expenditures

Demonstrates aviation or mission planning experience with functions provided by the software including operational use of comparable systems. Maintains a working knowledge and understanding of Technical Orders and aircraft performance charts

Provides mission planning expertise in addressing questions/issues of critical importance to the customer and frequently serves as the final authority on software quality

Maintains a working knowledge of the software or class of software being tested, to include experience with the existing software, previous versions, or any associated software used in conjunction with the software being tested. Ability to conduct mission planning using JMPS mission planning software is highly desirable

Demonstrates thorough knowledge of and extended experience and training in the software being tested, including extensive general experience as an aircrew member (pilot, navigator) accomplishing manual mission planning procedures and techniques

Maintains testing/test methodology experience, including testing of software/hardware, such as unit, integration, system, or acceptance testing, and familiarity with Air Force directives, CMMI (Capability Maturity Model Integration) and AGILE processes and procedures

Maintains experience in the use of automated mission planning software

Qualification

USAF helicopter experienceMission planning proceduresJoint Mission Planning SystemTesting methodologyTechnical writingMicrosoft Office proficiencyAutomated mission planning softwareTeam leadershipEffective communication

Required

Masters Degree in a technical field and 10 years of applicable experience. Additional experience may be substituted for education requirements

Must have an active and current DoD Secret clearance with the ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Top Secret clearance

Experience in USAF helicopter aircraft is a requirement with knowledge of Combat Search and Rescue (CSAR)

Must possess a thorough knowledge of and extensive experience as a military aircrew member accomplishing mission planning procedures and techniques

Must have a demonstrated ability to work effectively on a team and to lead and direct the work of others

Must be able to communicate effectively both orally and in writing including communication skills in areas of technical writing, briefings, and formal presentations

Must be able to travel to required meetings (such as Engineering Design Reviews, Formal Qualification Tests, and other enterprise/program meetings) CONUS and OCONUS

Must be willing to work extended hours including weekends and holidays when required to meet mission requirements