Mission Planning Software Test Engineer

• JOMS
• Senior Odyssey Systems Consulting Group United States, Florida, Niceville Sep 26, 2026 Mission Planning Software Test Engineer
• JOMS
• Senior
  Job Locations US-FL-Niceville

ID 2026-9326

Category Test & Evaluation Type Full Time Biweekly Hours 80

Location :

Name Eglin AFB Position Summary Odyssey has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Mission Planning Software Test Engineer (SE4) supporting the 96 CTG / 45 TS at Eglin AFB, FL under the

TMAS III

contract. This seniorlevel role provides mission planning and software testing expertise focused on bomber or fighter mission planning software, supporting development and evaluation of the Joint Mission Planning System Open Mission System (JOMS). The Test Engineer applies extensive aircrew mission planning experience to support software testing, develop evaluation methodologies, assess software performance, and advise customers on software quality. This is a fulltime, onsite position at Eglin AFB with travel up to 25%. Responsibilities Duties include, but not limited to: Plan, coordinate, and monitor test projects requiring modifications to standard practices or instrumentation to obtain valid results

Plan tests, establish criteria, assess program effectiveness, and analyze unusual test conditions or problems

Support development, production, design, and procurement activities influencing test facility efficiency and productivity

Conduct software evaluations that may result in development of new testing techniques or decisionquality assessments for major program expenditures

Demonstrate aviation or mission planning experience with software functions, including operational use of comparable systems

Maintain working knowledge of Technical Orders and aircraft performance charts

Provide mission planning expertise and serve as an authority on mission planning software quality

Maintain working knowledge of software under test, including current, previous, future, and associated versions. Ability to conduct mission planning using JMPS is highly desirable

Apply extensive aircrew experience to evaluate manual mission planning procedures and associated software tools

Apply experience with testing methodologies: unit, integration, system, acceptance testing; familiarity with Air Force directives, CMMI, and AGILE processes

Maintain experience in automated mission planning software

Perform software evaluations in Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 10, and UNIX environments

Qualifications Citizenship:

Must be a US citizen

Minimum Required Qualifications Clearance:

Active Secret; must be able to obtain and maintain

TS/SCI Education:

Masters Degree in a

Technical Field Years of Experience:

10 years relevant experience (additional experience may substitute for education)

Certifications:

DoD 8140 (Security+CE or higher) required within 6 months of hire Thorough knowledge and extensive experience as a bomber or fighter aircrew member performing mission planning.

Ability to work effectively on a team and lead/direct others.

Strong writing and briefing skills.

Ability to work extended hours when required.

Preferred Qualifications Clearance:

TS/SCI Experience with JMPS mission planning software

Familiarity with USAF developmental/test processes

Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications Technical Skills Extensive military aircrew experience accomplishing mission planning for bomber or fighter aircraft

Deep knowledge of mission planning procedures and techniques

Experience planning and evaluating complex software test projects

Experience with JMPS mission planning software (highly desired)

Familiarity with USAF developmental and test processes

Experience with unit, integration, system, and acceptance testing

Understanding of CMMI and AGILE processes

Experience with automated mission planning software

Proficiency working with Windows 7/8/10 and UNIX environments

Ability to interpret aircraft performance charts and Technical Orders Interpersonal Skills Demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a team

Ability to lead, direct, and guide the work of others

Clear communication skills including technical writing, briefings, and formal presentations

Ability to serve as an authority for mission planning software quality

Willingness to work extended hours, weekends, and holidays to meet mission requirements

Ability to travel to required meetings, tests, and program events

CONUS/OCONUS

Additional Information Location:

Eglin AFB, FL

Work Environment:

Onsite

Job Status:

Fulltime Travel:

Up to 25% #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 Disabilities