SMPES and ATLAS Software Test Engineer – Mid-Level – TGAB – (20509) Position Available In Okaloosa, Florida
Tallo's Job Summary: Astrion Group is hiring a Mid-Level SMPES and ATLAS Software Test Engineer in Eglin AFB, FL. The position offers a salary between $95k and $105k per year DOE. Requirements include a technical bachelor's degree, 3 years of experience, and a Top Secret Security Clearance. Responsibilities include providing technical leadership for developmental testing of software systems. Travel up to 30% of the time is required.
Job Description
Between $95k and
$105k
Per Year
DOE (Depends on Experience)
Position range in Florida $71k
- $118k Per Year SMPES and ATLAS Software Test Engineer
- Mid-Level
- TGAB
- (20509)
Astrion Group
Occupation:
Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers
Location:
Eglin AfB, FL
- 32542
Positions available: 1
Job #: 12477889
Source:
Employ Florida
Posted:
3/25/2025
Updated:
3/26/2025
Expires:
5/24/2025
Web Site:
Employ Florida
Onsite /
Remote:
Work onsite all of the time
Job Type:
Regular, Full Time (30 Hours or More), Permanent Employment Job Requirements and Properties Help for Job Requirements and Properties. Opens a new window. Job Requirements and Properties Help for Job Requirements and Properties. Opens a new window. BD 36 4 Job Description Help for Job Description. Opens a new window. Job Description Help for Job Description. Opens a new window. SMPES and ATLAS Software Test Engineer
- Mid-Level
•
TGAB LOCATION
Eglin
AFB JOB STATUS
Full-time TRAVEL:
Up to 30% of time to contractors’ facilities, test sites, and other locations (OCONUS and CONUS).
Req ID:
20509 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. 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 Strategic Mission Planning and Assessment System (SMPES) and Advanced Tracking and Launch Analysis System (ATLAS) Software Test Engineer for the
TMAS 2 96 CTG
Task Order, supporting the 45 TS / TGAB Flight. This position provides support to the 45 Test Squadron
- Space and Intel Flight and is located at Eglin AFB in Fort Walton Beach, Florida.
This position requires in-office work, with some opportunities to telework. When executing a test, in office environment is typically 100 percent. Test events can range in length from days to weeks and will require travel.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS
This position requires a bachelor’s degree in a technical field and a minimum of 3 years of technical experience. Additional experience may be substituted for education.
A current and active Top Secret Security Clearance with Special Compartmented Information (SCI) access is required. U.S. Citizenship.
Relevant technical experience in one of the following fields: Intelligence, space command and control operations, service-oriented architecture software testing.
Experience with ATLAS, Advanced Battle Management System Air Force Distributed Common Ground System, UEWR, PARCS, Cobra Dane, Combatant Commanders Integrated Command and Control System (CCIC2S), and the Space Situational Awareness (SSA) mission.
Ability to interface with prime contractors developing the system under test (SUT) regarding test objectives, schedules, budgets, and methods of test.
Demonstrated ability to work effectively on a team and to lead and direct the work of others.
Effective oral and written communications skills.
Proficiency in the use and integration of MS Office applications.
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS
Experience with MATLAB and/or other data visualization and computational tools.
Knowledge of, or experience with software engineering, software testing, Developmental Test and Evaluation, Air Force Operational Test and Evaluation Center (AFOTEC) or other DoD operational test agency concepts, procedures and methodologies. Familiarity with one or more programming languages (e.g., Matlab, Fortran, Java, Python, C/C++), or with software development, most notably service-oriented architecture or web services and computer network protocols.
Experience with Agile Software Development, and / or Agile Software test and evaluation
Experience related to DOD Space C2 and C4ISR system acquisition, systems engineering, and test engineering.
Experience interfacing with developmental contractors regarding test objectives, schedules, budgets, and methods of test.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Provides technical leadership and frequently serves as the technical authority for developmental testing of the Strategic Mission Planning and Assessment System (SMPES) program. SMPES is a comprehensive software system designed to equip the U.S. Air Force and U.S. strategic nuclear forces with essential nuclear planning and analysis tools. And Operational Command and Control (Ops C2) Advanced Tracking and Launch Analysis System (ATLAS); a program to modernize Space Domain Awareness and space event management. Conducts data analysis and applies knowledge of engineering technology under the direction of engineering staff. These tasks include test and evaluation, test support, operations analyses, technical studies, and various analyses and support activities including program/system security.
Assists in the development of system requirements, performance measures, test phase entry/exit criteria, and analysis of test design constraints functional capabilities, and metrics.
Supports Developmental Test and Evaluation, Operational Test (OT), Force Development Evaluation (FDE), Risk Reduction Testing (RRT) and certification for test readiness; identifies deficiencies, verifies compliance with specifications and standards, and assesses stability of various system configurations.
Supports senior engineers when interacting with System Program Offices, other services, and developmental contractors.
Prepares, executes, reviews, and analyzes test plans, procedures, metrics, and reports throughout the software development life cycle. Develops and writes methods of tests, Concepts of Operation (CONOPS), test cases, test objectives/procedures, letter reports, analysis and reviews of requirements, and other test process documents as required in the conduct of testing.
Coordinates schedules, pre-and post-test activities, logistics of test planning, and test reports.
Travels up to 30% of time to contractors’ facilities, test sites, and other locations (OCONUS and CONUS). Astrion is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. Help for Employer Information. Opens a new window.