Mission Planning Engineer - Eglin Air Force Base, United States - Axient, LLC

    Axient, LLC
    Axient, LLC Eglin Air Force Base, United States

    1 month ago

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    Axient -:
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    Check out this NEW Opportunity with Axient:

    Axient is seeking a Mission Planning Engineer to provide support to the 40 Flight Test Squadron and the F-15 Operational Flight/Program/Combined Test Force (OFP/CTF) at Eglin AFB, FL.

    What you would do...:
    • Develop test mission specific data transfer modules (DTMs) and data transfer cartridges (DTCs) using the joint Mission Planning System (JMPs)
    • Responsible for keeping JMPS databases updated
    • Works closely with test aircrew and flight test engineers to create specialized data sets for developmental testing of new weapon systems, aircraft OFP flight software, and Harm
    • Targeting System (HTS) load files
    • Develops aircrew mission guides, mission data development and threat system documents, and flight test specific reference documents
    • Loads GPS crypto keys for flight test missions
    • Travels to offsite locations as required and other duties as assigned
    Skills you would need...:
    • US Citizenship with current and active Secret clearance with an investigation date within the last five years required.
    • BS Degree in an engineering discipline or a technical field and 10 years of experience,
      • Or, MS Degree and 8 years of experience is required.
      • Or, AS Degree and 12 years' work experience
      • or 6 years' work experience may be substituted for a Bachelor's Degree.
    • Must be able to interface closely with the configuration control manager of the Mission Planning Equipment (MPE) and JMPS test community.
    • Must be proficient in updating the Link 16 Network Design Load (NDL) from the OPSTASKLINK
    • Knowledge of F-15 or F-16 avionics is desired.
    • Previous rated USAF aircrew, Test Pilot or Weapons School graduates is highly desired.
    • Ability to operate in high operations tempo flight test squadron supporting multiple platforms with experimental OFP and ordnance configurations
    • Able to quickly grasp advanced concept weapons and fighter tactics
    • Able to work effectively as part of a test team
    • Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications required

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    Keywords - JMPS Joint Mission Planning System