Position Summary
Odyssey has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Mission Planning Software Test Engineer (SE‑4) supporting the 96 CTG / 45 TS at Eglin AFB, FL under the TMAS III contract.This role provides senior‑level mission planning and software testing expertise for bomber platforms, specifically B‑1, B‑2, and B‑52. The Test Engineer will apply extensive military aircrew mission planning knowledge to support software evaluations, develop testing methodologies, and advise the customer on mission planning software quality. Responsibilities include planning, coordinating, executing, and evaluating test events for automated and manual mission planning tools.This is a full‑time onsite position at Eglin AFB with travel up to 25% CONUS/OCONUS.
Responsibilities
Duties include, but not limited to: Plan, coordinate, and monitor test projects requiring modification of standard practices or adaptation of instrumentation for valid resultsPlan tests, establish criteria, assess program effectiveness, and analyze unusual testing conditions or problemsSupport development, production, design, and procurement efforts that impact test activity efficiencyConduct software evaluations that may result in new testing techniques or assessments supporting large program decisionsDemonstrate aviation or mission planning experience with relevant software functions, including operational use of comparable systemsMaintain working knowledge of Technical Orders (TOs) and aircraft performance chartsProvide mission planning expertise to resolve customer questions and issues and serve as the final authority on software qualityMaintain working knowledge of mission planning software under test, including existing, previous, future, or associated versionsConduct mission planning using JMPS software (highly desirable)Apply extensive aircrew experience to evaluate manual mission planning procedures and software‑automated planning techniquesUtilize test methodology experience, including unit, integration, system, and acceptance testing; be familiar with Air Force directives, CMMI, and AGILE processesMaintain experience in automated mission planning softwareDemonstrate software experience in Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 10, and UNIX environments
Qualifications
Citizenship: Must be a US citizenMinimum Required QualificationsClearance: ActiveSecret clearance; must be able to obtain and maintain TS/SCIEducation:Master’s Degree in a technical field Years of Experience: 10 years of relevant experience (experience may substitute for education).Certifications:DoD 8140 certification (Security+CE or higher) within 6 months of hireThorough knowledge and extensive experience as military aircrew performing bomber mission planning (B‑1, B‑2, or B‑52)Ability to lead, direct, and work effectively within engineering/test teamsAbility to communicate effectively in written and verbal formatsAbility to work extended hours when mission requiresPreferred QualificationsClearance: TS/SCIJMPS mission planning experienceFamiliarity with USAF developmental test processes related to software acquisition and evaluationProficiency with Microsoft Office applicationsTechnical SkillsExtensive mission planning experience as a military aircrew member (pilot or navigator) on B‑1, B‑2, or B‑52 aircraftThorough knowledge of bomber mission planning procedures and techniquesAbility to plan and evaluate complex software test projectsFamiliarity with JMPS mission planning software (highly desired)Experience with test methodologies (unit, integration, system, acceptance)Understanding of Air Force directives, CMMI, and AGILE processesAbility to apply operational fighter/bomber experience to software assessmentsExperience using mission planning‑related software across Windows and UNIX environmentsAbility to interpret aircraft performance charts and Technical OrdersInterpersonal SkillsDemonstrated ability to work effectively on a team and lead/guide othersStrong communication skills, including technical writing, briefings, and formal presentationsAbility to advise customers on mission planning issues and serve as final authority on software qualityWillingness to support extended hours, weekends, and holidays to meet mission needsAbility to travel for required meetings, tests, and program reviewsAdditional InformationLocation: Eglin AFB, FLWork Environment: OnsiteJob Status: Full‑timeTravel:25% CONUS/OCONUS#LI-SB1#TMAS3#CTG
Company Overview
Odyssey is a world-class technical, engineering, and integration company serving the warfighting ecosystem with airborne integration, ISR, C2, and warfighter readiness capabilities. Odyssey meets the military’s operational needs by integrating layered defense systems from equipment, technology, and services to data, information, and business operations. We streamline defense acquisition and sustainment, engineering the technical battlefield with domain-specific proficiency to ensure lethality. Odyssey is dedicated to excellent contract execution, peak organizational performance, and fostering a workplace built on employee care.Odyssey is proud to live out our core values of commitment, ambition, and respect in our work and communities through OdysseyCares, a philanthropic group focused on giving back through direct donations, an employer match program, and volunteering events.Please note: Final compensation for this position will be determined by various factors such as the Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, relevant work experience, specific skills and competencies, geographic location, education, and certifications.Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with DisabilitiesJob SummaryID: Category: Test & EvaluationType: Full TimeBiweekly Hours: 80Location : Name: Eglin AFB
Odyssey has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Mission Planning Software Test Engineer (SE‑4) supporting the 96 CTG / 45 TS at Eglin AFB, FL under the TMAS III contract.This role provides senior‑level mission planning and software testing expertise for bomber platforms, specifically B‑1, B‑2, and B‑52. The Test Engineer will apply extensive military aircrew mission planning knowledge to support software evaluations, develop testing methodologies, and advise the customer on mission planning software quality. Responsibilities include planning, coordinating, executing, and evaluating test events for automated and manual mission planning tools.This is a full‑time onsite position at Eglin AFB with travel up to 25% CONUS/OCONUS.
Responsibilities
Duties include, but not limited to: Plan, coordinate, and monitor test projects requiring modification of standard practices or adaptation of instrumentation for valid resultsPlan tests, establish criteria, assess program effectiveness, and analyze unusual testing conditions or problemsSupport development, production, design, and procurement efforts that impact test activity efficiencyConduct software evaluations that may result in new testing techniques or assessments supporting large program decisionsDemonstrate aviation or mission planning experience with relevant software functions, including operational use of comparable systemsMaintain working knowledge of Technical Orders (TOs) and aircraft performance chartsProvide mission planning expertise to resolve customer questions and issues and serve as the final authority on software qualityMaintain working knowledge of mission planning software under test, including existing, previous, future, or associated versionsConduct mission planning using JMPS software (highly desirable)Apply extensive aircrew experience to evaluate manual mission planning procedures and software‑automated planning techniquesUtilize test methodology experience, including unit, integration, system, and acceptance testing; be familiar with Air Force directives, CMMI, and AGILE processesMaintain experience in automated mission planning softwareDemonstrate software experience in Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 10, and UNIX environments
Qualifications
Citizenship: Must be a US citizenMinimum Required QualificationsClearance: ActiveSecret clearance; must be able to obtain and maintain TS/SCIEducation:Master’s Degree in a technical field Years of Experience: 10 years of relevant experience (experience may substitute for education).Certifications:DoD 8140 certification (Security+CE or higher) within 6 months of hireThorough knowledge and extensive experience as military aircrew performing bomber mission planning (B‑1, B‑2, or B‑52)Ability to lead, direct, and work effectively within engineering/test teamsAbility to communicate effectively in written and verbal formatsAbility to work extended hours when mission requiresPreferred QualificationsClearance: TS/SCIJMPS mission planning experienceFamiliarity with USAF developmental test processes related to software acquisition and evaluationProficiency with Microsoft Office applicationsTechnical SkillsExtensive mission planning experience as a military aircrew member (pilot or navigator) on B‑1, B‑2, or B‑52 aircraftThorough knowledge of bomber mission planning procedures and techniquesAbility to plan and evaluate complex software test projectsFamiliarity with JMPS mission planning software (highly desired)Experience with test methodologies (unit, integration, system, acceptance)Understanding of Air Force directives, CMMI, and AGILE processesAbility to apply operational fighter/bomber experience to software assessmentsExperience using mission planning‑related software across Windows and UNIX environmentsAbility to interpret aircraft performance charts and Technical OrdersInterpersonal SkillsDemonstrated ability to work effectively on a team and lead/guide othersStrong communication skills, including technical writing, briefings, and formal presentationsAbility to advise customers on mission planning issues and serve as final authority on software qualityWillingness to support extended hours, weekends, and holidays to meet mission needsAbility to travel for required meetings, tests, and program reviewsAdditional InformationLocation: Eglin AFB, FLWork Environment: OnsiteJob Status: Full‑timeTravel:25% CONUS/OCONUS#LI-SB1#TMAS3#CTG
Company Overview
Odyssey is a world-class technical, engineering, and integration company serving the warfighting ecosystem with airborne integration, ISR, C2, and warfighter readiness capabilities. Odyssey meets the military’s operational needs by integrating layered defense systems from equipment, technology, and services to data, information, and business operations. We streamline defense acquisition and sustainment, engineering the technical battlefield with domain-specific proficiency to ensure lethality. Odyssey is dedicated to excellent contract execution, peak organizational performance, and fostering a workplace built on employee care.Odyssey is proud to live out our core values of commitment, ambition, and respect in our work and communities through OdysseyCares, a philanthropic group focused on giving back through direct donations, an employer match program, and volunteering events.Please note: Final compensation for this position will be determined by various factors such as the Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, relevant work experience, specific skills and competencies, geographic location, education, and certifications.Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with DisabilitiesJob SummaryID: Category: Test & EvaluationType: Full TimeBiweekly Hours: 80Location : Name: Eglin AFB
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