Mission Planning Software Test Engineer - Senior - TGAC

Be the Difference

Astrion offers comprehensive services that boost preparedness, optimize performance, and ensure success across various domains, from Cyber to Digital, Mission and Systems, servicing our nation's Civilian, Defense and Space communities. We support customers with Centers of Excellence in Washington DC, Huntsville, AL and Burlington, MA with an additional 36 locations across the U.S.

Astrion has an exciting opportunity for a Mission Planning Software Test Engineer to support the 45^th Test Squadron and the United States Air Force at Eglin AFB, FL, under the Astrion Air Force Division.

LOCATION: Eglin AFB, FL

JOB STATUS: Full Time

TRAVEL: 25% CONUS/OCONUS TDYs

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS

• Technical Master’s degree, or additional years of qualifying experience
• A minimum of 10 years of work experience, or additional years’ experience for degree substitution
• An active Secret security clearance is required for consideration, with the ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance. (U.S. Citizenship Required)
• Must possess a thorough knowledge of and extensive experience/training in military mission planning systems; this includes extensive experience as a military aircrew member accomplishing manual mission planning procedures and flight techniques.
• Ability to conduct aerial refueling mission planning using the KC-46 Joint Mission Planning System (JMPS).
• Must have operational military Mission Planning experience with recent aircraft pilot proficiency (within 1 year) in the KC-46 aircraft.
• 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 8570.01-M IAT Level 2 certification (Security+CE) or higher 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.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS

• Proficiency in the use and integration of Microsoft Office applications is highly desired.
• Proficiency with mission planning developmental or operational testing is highly desired.
• Understanding and experience with Agile software development processes and procedures are highly desirable.
• Mission Planning software test experience is highly desired.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide mission planning KC-46 JMPS domain expertise and frequently serve as the final authority on software integration, test and deployment.
• Provide mission planning domain expertise in questions/issues of critical importance to the customer.
• Plan tests, establish criteria, assess program effectiveness, and investigate/analyze unusual testing conditions, problems, or questions. Work facilitates software 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.
• Plan, coordinate, and monitor test projects that frequently require significant modifications of standard practices or adaptation of instrumentation to obtain valid results. Plan, monitor and evaluate tests, and assess the feasibility and soundness of proposed evaluation methods. Make recommendations and commitments to program management leadership/personnel.
• Demonstrate software experience in the Windows environment.
• Demonstrate strong aviation or mission planning experience with functions provided by the software including operational use of JMPS or comparable systems.
• Maintain a working knowledge of the software or class of software being tested, to include experience with the existing software, previous versions, future versions or any associated software used in conjunction with the software being tested.
• Maintain testing/test methodology experience, including testing of software/hardware, such as unit, integration, system, or acceptance testing, and familiarity with Air Force directives, processes and procedures.
• Maintain experience in the operational testing of any research, development, or test and evaluation software associated with aircraft aerial refueling, or other computer systems.
• Normally work 2 to 39 hours per week. Must be willing to work extended hours, including weekends and holidays, when required, to meet mission requirements and operational test events.

What We Offer

• Competitive salaries
• Continuing education assistance
• Professional development allotment
• Multiple healthcare benefits packages
• 401K with employer matching
• Paid time off (PTO) along with a federally recognized holiday schedule

Who We Are

At Astrion, we innovate, elevate, and shape the world of tomorrow. At our core is our purpose to “Be the Difference”. This means we encourage our employees to take action and be the driving force for positive change. We foster an environment where innovative solutions flourish and our company continuously evolves.

We have a culture of care, empathy, and making a tangible difference within our organization and communities. We embrace continuous learning, growth, and innovation, and pushing the boundaries of what’s possible. We promote collaboration and empowering our teams is at the core of our success.

Join Astrion and Be the Difference in your career and the world!

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