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Senior Test and Evaluation Specialist

Odysseyconsult Florida, United States

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Posted Feb 17, 2026Apply by Feb 17, 2027

Role & seniority: Senior Test and Evaluation Specialist supporting Air Force acquisition mission at Eglin AFB, FL

Stack/tools

  • Test concept/methodology development

  • Test plan development, test execution, test reporting

  • Data reduction/analysis

  • End-user operational testing

  • Design of Experiments for test planning/execution

  • Software release test support (fault insertion/identification)

  • Test environment configuration and evaluation

  • Schedule de-confliction across multiple releases

Top 3 responsibilities

  • Develop and oversee test concepts, methodologies, plans, execution, reporting, and data analysis

  • Apply Design of Experiments to plan/conduct test programs; evaluate results and provide recommendations

  • Ensure test environments and software releases are ready for thorough testing; de-conflict schedules across releases

Must-have skills

  • US citizenship and active Top Secret clearance

  • Bachelor’s in related discipline with 15+ years relevant experience, or Associate’s with 20+ years

  • Extensive experience in test concept/methodology development, test planning/execution/reporting

  • Data reduction/analysis and end-user operational testing

  • Experience with fault insertion/identification and test environment evaluation

Nice-to-haves

  • Innovative problem-solving approaches to complex test challenges

  • Strong quality focus, thoroughness, and ability to provide clear leadership recommendations

Location & work type

Full Description

Position Summary Odyssey Systems has an exciting opportunity for an experienced Senior Test and Evaluation Specialist supporting an Air Force acquisition mission at Eglin AFB, FL. The candidate will provide T&E technical and engineering support across test concept development, test methodology development, test plan development, test execution, and test reporting, including data reduction and analysis and end-user operational testing. Responsibilities

Duties include, but are not limited to

  • Provide T&E technical and engineering support by documenting the review, test concept development, test methodology development, test plan development, test execution, and test reporting, data reduction and analysis, and end-user operational testing
  • Utilize and apply Design of Experiments methods to plan and conduct test programs
  • Prepare (or advise others in the preparation of) criteria, computation/analyses, specifications, cost estimates, test plans, and technical reports in the specific area of technical expertise
  • Select and apply engineering techniques and procedures to analyze and evaluate specific problems, data, or other features of the work which are broad in scope and complexity
  • Review and evaluate the quantity, quality, and overall adequacy of results and conclusions drawn from accomplishment of test engineering tasks
  • Develop new and innovative approaches to problems encountered and accomplish assigned tasks with efficiency, timeliness, and thoroughness
  • Evaluate the configuration, capability, and operational relevance of test environments and ensure they are properly available for thorough testing of software releases (e.g., fault insertion/fault identification)
  • De-conflict schedule conflicts between multiple releases, providing high quality analysis and recommendations to the program test lead
  • Qualifications

Citizenship: Must be a US citizen Minimum Required Qualifications

Clearance: Must have and be able to maintain an Active Top Secret clearance

Education: Bachelor’s in Related Discipline + 15 years Relevant Experience ,OR Associate’s + 20 years Relevant Experience Technical Skills Test concept development and test methodology development Test plan development, test execution, and test reporting Data reduction and analysis End-user operational testing support Design of Experiments application for test planning and execution Engineering techniques and procedures for complex problem/data analysis Test environment configuration and operational relevance evaluation Software release test support (fault insertion/fault identification) Schedule de-confliction support across multiple releases Interpersonal Skills Ability to develop innovative approaches to complex test problems Strong attention to quality, adequacy, and completeness of test results and conclusions Ability to deliver thorough, timely, and efficient task execution Ability to provide clear analysis and recommendations to program test leadership Additional Information

Location: Eglin AFB, FL

Travel: Travel may be required per the customer's discretion. Onsite #LI-MB1 Company Overview Odyssey Systems 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

Test Concept DevelopmentTest Methodology DevelopmentTest Plan DevelopmentTest ExecutionTest ReportingData ReductionData AnalysisEnd-User Operational TestingDesign Of ExperimentsEngineering TechniquesConfiguration EvaluationSoftware Release TestingFault InsertionSchedule De-conflictionTop Secret Clearance

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