Overview

Mission Planning Test Engineer - Helicopter Pilot - Mid-Level - TGAC

Be the Difference

Astrion offers comprehensive services that boost preparedness, optimize performance, and ensure success across various domains, from Cyber to Digital, Mission and Systems, servicing our nation's Civilian, Defense and Space communities. We support customers with Centers of Excellence in Washington DC, Huntsville, AL and Burlington, MA with an additional 36 locations across the U.S.

Astrion has an exciting opportunity for an SE-3 Mission Planning Test Engineer, Helicopter Tester for the TMAS 2 96 CTG Task Order, supporting the 45 TS / TGAC.

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 helicopter mission planning, this is the team for you. This position supports both the HH-60G Pave Hawk and HH-60W Jolly Green II through development of the Combat Search and Rescue Unique Planning Component (CSAR UPC) and the UH-1N Twin Huey through its UPC.

We are looking for military aviation professionals (pilots, navigators, weapon system officers and combat system officers), with helicopter mission planning experience. Test experience (requirements development, 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. Some unclassified test activities may allow for limited teleworking. Teleworking is a government policy and is subject to change.

This position provides mission planning test support directly to the 45th Test Squadron/Mission Planning Test Flight (TGAC) at Eglin AFB, FL. 

LOCATION: Eglin AFB, FL

JOB STATUS: Full Time

TRAVEL: 25% CONUS/OCONUS TDYs

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS

• Bachelor's degree in a technical or applicable field and a minimum of 3-10 years of applicable experience. Additional experience may be substituted for education’
• Active DoD SECRET clearance and be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret – (Single Scope Background Investigation). U.S. Citizenship
• 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
• 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 and/or automated mission planning procedures and techniques.
• Must have a demonstrated ability to work effectively on a team and to lead and direct the work of others.
• Must be able to communicate effectively both orally and in writing, including communication skills in areas of technical writing, briefings, and formal presentations.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS

• Active DoD Top Secret clearance highly desired.
• Helicopter mission planning/employment experience.
• Ability to conduct mission planning using JMPS, PFPS or X-Plan 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

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

What We Offer

• Competitive salaries
• Continuing education assistance
• Professional development allotment
• Multiple healthcare benefits packages
• 401K with employer matching
• Paid time off (PTO) along with a federally recognized holiday schedule

Who We Are

At Astrion, we innovate, elevate, and shape the world of tomorrow. At our core is our purpose to “Be the Difference”. This means we encourage our employees to take action and be the driving force for positive change. We foster an environment where innovative solutions flourish and our company continuously evolves.

We have a culture of care, empathy, and making a tangible difference within our organization and communities. We embrace continuous learning, growth, and innovation, and pushing the boundaries of what’s possible. We promote collaboration and empowering our teams is at the core of our success.

Join Astrion and Be the Difference in your career and the world!

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