C2 Software Test Engineer

Job Description:

Our test team is searching for new members that can help us conduct command and control testing on intelligence, missile warning and Nuclear Command and Control Strategic systems. If you enjoy working in a fast-paced multi-disciplinary environment, learning new mission areas, this is the place for you. We provide many opportunities to learn ranging from on-the-job training with other team members, to formal courses for unique technology areas. The team is searching for a software tester to support the 45th Test Squadron, the United States Air Force at Eglin Air Force Base, Florida. The Test Team conducts Developmental Test and Evaluation (DT&E) on Air Force and Space Force systems to ensure they perform as required and make recommendations on corrective actions.

The successful candidate will have opportunities to lead test programs and exercise project management while working directly with experienced team members with many years of DT&E experience. If you have a software test engineering background and want to learn more about Air Force, Space Force and Strategic Command and Control systems, this is the job for you.

This position provides support to the 45 Test Squadron - Space and Intel Flight and is located at Eglin AFB in Fort Walton Beach, Florida. Test events can range in length from days to weeks and will require travel. Current test schedule is typically 1-2 weeks per month but can vary.

This support includes the following:

• Provides technical leadership and frequently serves as the technical authority for developmental testing of the Strategic Mission Planning and Execution System (SMPES) program. SMPES is a comprehensive software system designed to equip the U.S. Air Force and U.S. strategic nuclear forces with essential nuclear planning and analysis tools.
• Conducts data analysis and applies knowledge of engineering technology under the direction of engineering staff. These tasks include test and evaluation, test support, operations analyses, technical studies, and various analyses and support activities including program/system security.
• Assists in the development of system requirements, performance measures, test phase entry/exit criteria, and analysis of test design constraints functional capabilities, and metrics.
• Supports Developmental Test and Evaluation (DT&E), Operational Test (OT), Force Development Evaluation (FDE), Risk Reduction Testing (RRT) and certification for test readiness; identifies deficiencies, verifies compliance with specifications and standards, and assesses stability of various system configurations.
• Supports senior engineers when interacting with System Program Offices, other services, and development contractors.
• Prepares, executes, reviews, and analyzes test plans, procedures, metrics, and reports throughout the software development life cycle. Develops and writes methods of tests, Concepts of Operation (CONOPS), test cases, test objectives/procedures, letter reports, analysis and reviews of requirements, and other test process documents as required in the conduct of testing.
• Coordinates schedules, pre-and post-test activities, logistics of test planning, and test reports.
• Travels up to 40% of time to military bases, contractors' facilities, test sites, and other locations (OCONUS and CONUS).

At COLSA, people are our most valuable resource and centered at our core value. We invite you to unite your talents with opportunity and be a part of our "Family of Professionals!" Learn about our employee-centric culture and benefits here .

Required Experience

• Must have one of the following combinations of education and experience:
  • Master's Degree in a technical field and a minimum of 10 years of related technical experience
  • Bachelors Degree in technical field and a minimum of 18 years of related technical experience
  • High School Diploma or equivalent with a minimum of 22 years of related technical experience
• Ability to interface with prime contractors developing the system under test (SUT) regarding test objectives, schedules, budgets, and methods of test
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively on a team and to lead and direct the work of others
• Effective oral and written communications skills
• Proficiency in the use and integration of MS Office applications
• Current/Active DoD SECRET Security clearance required with the ability to obtain DoD Top Secret security clearance.
• U.S. Citizenship required

Preferred Skills and Experience:

• Active DoD Top Secret Security clearance
• Relevant technical experience in one of the following fields: Sentinel, Nuclear C2, ICBM programs, Intelligence, space command and control operations, service-oriented architecture software testing
• Experience with Advanced Battle Management System Air Force Distributed Common Ground System (DCGS), UEWR, PARCS, Cobra Dane, Combatant Commanders Integrated Command and Control System (CCIC2S), and the Space Situational Awareness (SSA) mission
• Experience with MATLAB and/or other data visualization and computational tools
• Knowledge of, or experience with software engineering, software testing, Developmental Test and Evaluation, Air Force Operational Test and Evaluation Center (AFOTEC) or other DoD operational test agency concepts, procedures and methodologies. Familiarity with one or more programming languages (e.g., Matlab, Fortran, Java, Python, C/C++), or with software development, most notably service-oriented architecture or web services and computer network protocols
• Experience with Agile Software Development, and / or Agile Software test and evaluation
• Experience related to DOD Space C2 and C4ISR system acquisition, systems engineering, and test engineering
• Experience interfacing with developmental contractors regarding test objectives, schedules, budgets, and methods of test. A current and active Top Secret Security Clearance with Special Compartmented Information (SCI) access is preferred.

Applicant selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. COLSA Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.