Want to put special operations mission planning experience to work on software crews will actually use? DS2 is hiring an Aviation Mission Planning SME to test our mission planning system the way an operator would, then tell the development team what to change. You will run realistic scenarios, judge usability and operational fit, and recommend how the product should be built and employed in the field. If you have planned missions for USSOCOM, AFSOC, or the 160th SOAR and want that experience to shape the tool, we want to talk.
Responsibilities - What you'll do:- Advise the software team on usability, workflow, and operational requirements from a special operations aviation perspective.
- Design and run test scenarios that mirror real mission planning, crew workflow, and employment.
- Test the software the way a former aviator or mission planner would use it, with attention to mission effectiveness and safety.
- Recommend how the product should be developed and used in the field, and put those recommendations in writing the team can act on.
- Check integration with aircraft avionics and performance under operational conditions.
- Work with clients, aviators, and mission planners to gather requirements and feedback.
- Prepare clear test observations and reports, and keep test documentation current.
Required Qualifications - We need someone who:- Is a former military aviator or aviation mission planner with operational experience.
- Is well versed in special operations mission planning and aircraft systems.
- Can test software and turn what they find into practical recommendations for development and field use.
- Has a bachelor's degree, or an equivalent combination of education and operational experience.
- Can explain operator needs clearly to engineers and follow through with the development team.
- Is a U.S. Citizen and able to obtain and maintain a security clearance.
Preferred Qualifications - Bonus points if you:- Is a former military aviator or aviation mission planner with operational experience supporting US Army, USSOCOM, or a subordinate unit such as AFSOC or the 160th SOAR.
- Is well versed in special operations mission planning and aircraft systems.
- Can test software and turn what they find into practical recommendations for development and field use.
- Has a bachelor's degree, or an equivalent combination of education and operational experience.
- Can explain operator needs clearly to engineers and follow through with the development team.
- Is a U.S. Citizen and able to obtain and maintain a security clearance.
Salary Range
$130,000-$160,000 USD
Benefits - What we do for you:- Flexible work hours and hybrid work options
- Health, dental, and vision insurance, including paid STD, LTD, and AD&D
- Start with 15 paid time off (PTO) days and 11 holidays
- 401K savings plan with company-matching
- Educational and growth opportunities
- Tuition reimbursement
- Student loan repayment
- Certification reimbursement + bonuses and Learning Platform Subscriptions
- Catered tech talk lunches on topics picked by you and your teammates
- Sponsored community and volunteer events, giving back to our community
- Monthly office social events; game night, cook outs and office parties
