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Position Summary
Odyssey has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Mission Planning Software Test Engineer (SE‑4) supporting the 96 CTG / 45 TS at Eglin AFB, FL under the TMAS III contract.
This senior‑level role provides mission planning and software testing expertise focused on bomber or fighter mission planning software, supporting development and evaluation of the Joint Mission Planning System Open Mission System (JOMS). The Test Engineer applies extensive aircrew mission planning experience to support software testing, develop evaluation methodologies, assess software performance, and advise customers on software quality.
This is a full‑time, onsite position at Eglin AFB with travel up to 25%.
Responsibilities
Duties include, but not limited to:
Plan, coordinate, and monitor test projects requiring modifications to standard practices or instrumentation to obtain valid results
Plan tests, establish criteria, assess program effectiveness, and analyze unusual test conditions or problems
Support development, production, design, and procurement activities influencing test facility efficiency and productivity
Conduct software evaluations that may result in development of new testing techniques or decision‑quality assessments for major program expenditures
Demonstrate aviation or mission planning experience with software functions, including operational use of comparable systems
Maintain working knowledge of Technical Orders and aircraft performance charts
Provide mission planning expertise and serve as an authority on mission planning software quality
Maintain working knowledge of software under test, including current, previous, future, and associated versions. Ability to conduct mission planning using JMPS is highly desirable
Apply extensive aircrew experience to evaluate manual mission planning procedures and associated software tools
Apply experience with testing methodologies: unit, integration, system, acceptance testing; familiarity with Air Force directives, CMMI, and AGILE processes
Maintain experience in automated mission planning software
Perform software evaluations in Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 10, and UNIX environments
Qualifications
Citizenship: Must be a US citizen
Minimum Required Qualifications
Clearance :Active Secret; must be able to obtain and maintain TS/SCI
Education: Masters Degree in a Technical Field
Years of Experience: 10 years relevant experience (additional experience may substitute for education)
Certifications: DoD 8140 (Security+CE or higher) required within 6 months of hire
Thorough knowledge and extensive experience as a bomber or fighter aircrew member performing mission planning.
Ability to work effectively on a team and lead/direct others.
Strong writing and briefing skills.
Ability to work extended hours when required.
Preferred Qualifications
Clearance : TS/SCI
Experience with JMPS mission planning software
Familiarity with USAF developmental/test processes
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications
Technical Skills
Extensive military aircrew experience accomplishing mission planning for bomber or fighter aircraft
Deep knowledge of mission planning procedures and techniques
Experience planning and evaluating complex software test projects
Experience with JMPS mission planning software (highly desired)
Familiarity with USAF developmental and test processes
Experience with unit, integration, system, and acceptance testing
Understanding of CMMI and AGILE processes
Experience with automated mission planning software
Proficiency working with Windows 7/8/10 and UNIX environments
Ability to interpret aircraft performance charts and Technical Orders
Interpersonal Skills
Demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a team
Ability to lead, direct, and guide the work of others
Clear communication skills including technical writing, briefings, and formal presentations
Ability to serve as an authority for mission planning software quality
Willingness to work extended hours, weekends, and holidays to meet mission requirements
Ability to travel to required meetings, tests, and program events CONUS/OCONUS
Additional Information
Location: Eglin AFB, FLWork Environment: OnsiteJob Status: Full‑time
Travel: Up to 25%
Company Overview
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 military’s 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
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