Job Description:

The team is searching for a mission planning software tester to support the 45th Test Squadron and the United States Air Force at Eglin Air Force Base, Florida. The Mission Planning Systems Test Team conducts independent assessments on Air Force mission planning systems to determine if the software is suitable for operational use.

If you enjoy working in a fast-paced, “Agile” software development environment, directly supporting warfighter mission planning, this is the team for you. This position supports the development of the Joint Air-to-Surface Strike Missile (JASSM) Unique Planning Component (UPC). If you have the desire to ensure that the Combat Air Force’s mission planning software can correctly employ JASSM, this is the job for you.

We are looking for military aviation professionals (pilots, navigators, weapon system officers and combat system officers), with weapon planning experience (LARs, Autorouters, Avoidance Areas, etc). Test experience (requirements, test planning, test execution and reporting) is desired but not required. Professional interaction and communication with non-collocated team members (developers, program managers, Major Command representatives, military users, other test agencies) is essential.

When executing offsite test events, work hours can be extended and may vary. Events are typically 1-2 weeks in length. Travel requirements are estimated at 1 week per quarter but may vary.

This position provides mission planning test support directly to the 45th Test Squadron at Eglin AFB, FL. This support includes the following:

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide mission planning 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 10 or newer environment.
• Demonstrate strong aviation or mission planning experience with functions provided by the software including operational use of 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. Ability to conduct mission planning using JMPS and PFPS is highly desirable.
• 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 developmental/operational testing of any research, development, or test and evaluation software associated with aircraft, weapons, range instrumentation, or other computer systems.
• Maintain experience in the use of automated mission planning software.
• Be able to travel to attend required meetings (such as Program Management Reviews, Engineering Design Reviews, Formal Qualification Tests, and other mission planning enterprise/program meetings) CONUS and OCONUS.
• Normally work 40 hours per week. Must be willing to work extended hours, including weekends and holidays, when required, to meet mission requirements.

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Required Skills

Required Experience

Required Experience:

One of the following combinations is required:

Master’s degree in a related field and a minimum of 10 years of related technical experience

Bachelor’s degree in a related field and a minimum of 18 years of related technical experience

High School Diploma or equivalent and a minimum of 22 years of related technical experience

• Active DoD SECRET clearance and be able to obtain and maintain a DoD Top Secret – (Single Scope Background Investigation). U.S. Citizenship
• Must have a demonstrated ability to work effectively on a team and to lead and direct the work of others.
• Must possess a thorough knowledge of and extensive experience/training in the problem domain of the mission planning software being tested; this includes extensive general experience as a military aircrew member (pilot, navigator, Weapons Systems Officer) accomplishing manual mission planning procedures and techniques.
• 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.

Preferred Skills and Qualifications:

• Active DoD Top Secret clearance
• JASSM mission planning/employment experience.
• Ability to conduct mission planning using JMPS and PFPS
• Proficiency in the use and integration of Microsoft Office applications
• Proficiency with mission planning developmental or operational testing
• Understanding and experience with Agile software development processes and procedures
• Active IAT Level 2 Certification

Applicant selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. COLSA Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.