Position SummaryOdyssey has an exciting opportunity for a SME‑Level Mission Planning Test Engineer supporting the 45th Test Squadron and the United States Air Force at Eglin AFB, FL under the TMAS III contract.
This role provides senior‑level fighter mission planning expertise for developmental and operational test programs. The SME will advise, plan, and execute test activities related to fighter mission planning systems, leveraging extensive operational fighter aircrew experience. The position requires deep knowledge of fighter aircraft operations, mission planning software, and operational testing concepts.
This is a full‑time, onsite position at Eglin AFB, with travel up to 25% CONUS/OCONUS.
Responsibilities
Duties include, but not limited to:
- Provide fighter mission planning domain expertise to the customer and test squadron
- Serve as the SME authority for fighter mission planning questions and issues
- Plan tests, establish criteria, assess program effectiveness, and investigate unusual test conditions or problems related to fighter missions
- Support software production, design, or procurement activities affecting fighter mission planning test efficiency
- Develop operational testing techniques involving software assessments based on operational fighter experience
- Apply operational fighter and mission planning expertise using systems such as JMPS or comparable mission planning tools
- Maintain working knowledge of mission planning software under test, including current, prior, future, or associated versions
- Normally work 40 hours/week, and be willing to work extended hours including weekends and holidays to meet mission requirements
Qualifications
Citizenship: Must be a US citizen
Minimum Required Qualifications
Clearance: Active Secret clearance required; must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret clearance
- SME-level expertise in fighter mission planning
- Thorough working knowledge of fighter aircraft operations and mission execution
- Operational experience as a Pilot or WSO in F‑15, F‑16, F/A‑18, F‑35, or F‑22
- Demonstrated fighter mission planning experience
- Ability to lead, direct, and work effectively within a team
- Ability to communicate clearly both orally and in writing
- Willingness to travel and work extended hours when required
Preferred Qualifications
Clearance: TS/SCI
Education: Masters degree in a technical field
Years of experience: 10+ years of experience may be substituted for a technical Master’s degree
- Familiarity with JMPS mission planning software
- Proficiency using Microsoft Office applications
Technical Skills
- Thorough operational knowledge of Air Force, Navy, or Marine Corps fighter aircraft
- Military fighter aircrew operational mission execution experience
- Direct operational experience as a Pilot or Weapon Systems Officer (WSO) in F‑15, F‑16, F/A‑18, F‑35, or F‑22
- Fighter mission planning experience using JMPS or comparable systems
- Ability to develop test criteria, evaluate mission planning software performance, and conduct operationally relevant test assessments
- Ability to maintain working knowledge of multiple versions of fighter mission planning software
Interpersonal Skills
- Ability to work effectively as part of an integrated test team
- Ability to lead and direct the work of others
- Strong communication skills, both oral and written
- Ability to engage professionally with program leadership, enterprise stakeholders, and test community personnel
- Willingness to support high‑tempo test activities including extended hours, weekends, and holidays
Additional Information
Location: Eglin AFB, FL
Work Environment: Onsite
Job Status: Full‑time
Travel: Up to 25% CONUS/OCONUS
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