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Mission Planning Software Test Engineer - B-52

Astrion Eglin Air Force Base, Florida, United States

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Posted Aug 28, 2026Apply by Sep 27, 2026

**Role & Seniority: ** Mission Planning Software Test Engineer (SE-4) – Senior; software test engineering supporting B-52 mission planning

**Stack/Tools: **

  • JMPS (Joint Mission Planning System) – highly desired

  • Microsoft Office – desired

  • Environments: Windows 7/8/10 and UNIX

  • Security/Compliance: DoD 8140 Security+CE (or higher) within 6 months; maintain certification

  • Top 3 Responsibilities:

    • Plan, coordinate, monitor, and evaluate mission planning software test projects; adapt instrumentation/approaches to obtain valid results

    • Define test criteria/methods and assess program effectiveness; investigate/analyze unusual testing conditions and issues

    • Act as mission planning/software quality authority for customer-critical issues; maintain deep knowledge of the software/class and related mission planning procedures (incl. Technical Orders/performance charts)

  • Must-have Skills:

    • DoD clearance: US citizenship; current active Secret with ability to obtain/maintain Top Secret/SCI

    • B-52 aircrew mission planning expertise (B-1/B-2/B-52 acceptable) and understanding of mission planning procedures/techniques

    • Test methodology across unit/integration/system/acceptance testing; familiarity with DoD/USAF software acquisition & evaluation concepts

    • Leadership & communication: lead/direct others; strong oral/written communication incl. technical writing, briefi

Full Description

Overview

Mission Planning Software Test Engineer - B-52 - Senior

LOCATION: Eglin AFB, FL

JOB STATUS: Full-time

CLEARANCE: Top Secret

Certification: See Below

TRAVEL: 25%

Oasis Systems has an exciting opportunity for an SE-4 Mission Planning Software Test Engineer supporting the 96 CTG 45 TS at Eglin AFB, FL.

Required Qualifications / Skills

Technical Master's Degree and a minimum of 10 years of relevant experience. Additional experience may be substituted for education.

U. S. Citizenship is required.

  • Current active Secret clearance with ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret/SCI clearance.
  • Must possess a thorough knowledge of and extensive experience as a military aircrew member with B-1, B-2, or B-52 experience, accomplishing 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.
  • Appropriate DoD8140 certification (Security+CE) or higher within 6 months of hire and maintain certification throughout employment.
  • Must be able to travel to required meetings (such as Engineering Design Reviews, Formal Qualification Tests, and other enterprise/program meetings) CONUS and OCONUS.
  • Must be willing to work extended hours including weekends and holidays when required to meet mission requirements.

Preferred Qualifications / Skills

Experience with the Joint Mission Planning System (JMPS) is highly desired. Familiar with USAF developmental and test processes as they relate to software acquisition and evaluation. Proficiency in the use and integration of Microsoft Office applications is highly desired.

Responsibilities

Plans, coordinates, and monitors test projects that frequently require significant modification of standard practices or adaptation of instrumentation to obtain valid results. Plans, monitors and evaluates tests, and assesses the feasibility and soundness of proposed evaluation methods. Makes recommendations and commitments on the conventional aspects of the testing assignments. Plans tests, establishes criteria, assesses program effectiveness, and investigates/analyzes unusual testing conditions, problems, or questions. Work facilitates 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. Demonstrates aviation or mission planning experience with functions provided by the software including operational use of comparable systems. Maintains a working knowledge and understanding of Technical Orders and aircraft performance charts. Provides mission planning expertise in addressing questions/issues of critical importance to the customer and frequently serves as the final authority on software quality. Maintains a working knowledge of the software or class of software being tested, to include experience with the existing software, previous versions, or any associated software used in conjunction with the software being tested. Ability to conduct mission planning using JMPS mission planning software is highly desirable. Demonstrates thorough knowledge of and extended experience and training in the software being tested, including extensive general experience as an aircrew member (pilot or navigator) accomplishing manual mission planning procedures and techniques. Maintains testing/test methodology experience, including testing of software/hardware, such as unit, integration, system, or acceptance testing, and familiarity with Air Force directives, CMMI (Capability Maturity Model Integration) and AGILE processes and procedures. Maintains experience in the use of automated mission planning software.

Demonstrates software experience in one or more of the following environments: Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows10, and UNIX.

Mission PlanningSoftware TestingB-52 ExperienceJoint Mission Planning SystemTechnical WritingTest Project CoordinationSecurity+ CEAgile MethodologyCMMIWindows OSUnixSystem Integration TestingAcceptance TestingMilitary Aircrew ExperienceBriefing and PresentationsMicrosoft Officemulti-location

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