Command and Control (C2) Combat Operations Test Engineer - Senio

Astrion - Eglin Air Force Base, FL

Full-time - Senior

Eglin Air Force Base, FL

Crop Production

About the position

The C2 Combat Operations Test Engineer - Senior at Astrion is responsible for providing technical leadership and support for Command and Control (C2) systems, specifically in combat operations. This role involves monitoring execution plans for air, space, and cyberspace operations, modifying air tasking orders, and conducting testing of various AOC Weapon System applications. The engineer will also assist in the development of test objectives and criteria, ensuring compliance with specifications and standards while supporting developmental and operational testing processes.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership and frequently advise on applications related to AOC WS Block 20, AOC 10.1, as well as other C2 systems.
• Monitor execution of detailed execution plans for air, space, and cyberspace operations.
• Determine the optimal combination of target, platform, weapon, and timing for dynamic missions included in the Air Tasking Order (ATO).
• Modify and disseminate an operationally and tactically sound ATO.
• Conduct and manage testing of legacy AOC WS 10.1 applications in a cloud-based environment supporting the Kessel Run APPTX portfolio.
• Conduct data analysis and apply knowledge of engineering technology, including test and evaluation, logistics, and operations analyses.
• Assist in the development of test objectives/criteria, performance measures, and analysis of design constraints.
• Support and/or lead Developmental Test and Evaluation (DT&E), Operational Test (OT), and Risk Reduction Testing (RRT).
• Prepare, execute, review, and analyze test plans, procedures, metrics, and reports throughout the software development life cycle.
• Coordinate schedules, pre-and post-test activities, logistics of test planning, and test results.

Requirements

• Must be able to obtain/maintain Secret clearance - US Citizenship required.
• Master's Degree in a technical field and a minimum of 10 years of relevant technical experience is required.
• Relevant experience in combat ops related to AOC WS operations as outlined in Air Force Instruction 13-1 AOC, Volume 3.
• Prior experience or knowledge on AOC Weapon System applications operations.
• Experience executing or modifying air tasking order (ATO).
• Demonstrated effective work on a team and lead/direct the work of others.
• Proficiency in the use and integration of MS Office applications.
• Effective oral communication and technical writing skills.

Nice-to-haves

• Familiar with the AOC Combat Operations Division (COD), teams, and processes.
• Understanding of developmental test and evaluation processes, specifically acquisition program development.
• Familiarity with Design of Experiments.
• AGILE Software Development testing and AGILE test design, execution, and reporting.
• Ability to interface with prime contractors regarding test objectives, schedules, budgets, and methods of test.

Benefits

• 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