Astrion · 20 hours ago
Mission Planning Software Test Engineer - Senior
Eglin Air Force Base, FL
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
10+ years expAstrion is seeking a Senior Mission Planning Software Test Engineer to support the 96 CTG 45 TS at Eglin AFB, FL. The role involves planning, coordinating, and monitoring test projects, providing mission planning expertise, and maintaining a working knowledge of the software being tested.
ManufacturingSpace Travel
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
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
Demonstrates software experience in one or more of the following environments: Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows10, and UNIX
Qualification
Required
A SECRET Clearance is required. U.S. Citizenship is Required
Technical Master's Degree and at least 10 years of applicable experience. Additional years of relevant experience may be substituted in lieu of education
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 have or be able to obtain DOD 8140 required certification within 6 months of hire and maintain certification throughout employment
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
Preferred
Experience with the Joint Mission Planning System (JMPS) is highly desired
Familiar with USAF developmental and test processes as they relate to software acquisition and evaluation
Proficiency in the use and integration of Microsoft Office applications is highly desired
Experience in military tanker aircraft is highly desired
Company
Astrion
Astrion is a provider of mission support and advanced engineering services.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
David Zolet
Chief Executive Officer
Dalia Khanafseh
Senior Vice President, Transformation
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