Job Description:
COLSA is seeking a Mission Planning Software Test Engineer with a strong background in the Joint Mission Planning System (JMPS) Planning System development, test and deployment. You could be the critical missing piece to our team! In this exciting role, you will:
- 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:
One of the following combinations of education and experience:
Technical Master’s degree in a related field and a minimum of 10 years of related technical experience
Technical Bachelor’s degree in a related field and a minimum of 18 years of related technical experience
HS Diploma or equivalent and a minimum of 22 years of related technical experience.
US citizenship
This position requires access to classified information in performance of the job. A currently active DoD SECRET Clearance is required. Must be able to obtain and maintain a DoD TOP SECRET security clearance, if required
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 Experience
- Current and active DoD TOP SECRET Clearance is desired.
- Air Combat Command or Air Education and Training Command fighter experience (data links, smart weapons, defensive management systems).
- Ability to conduct mission planning using JMPS and PFPS is highly desirable.
- 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.
- 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.