{"id":1311755,"url":"https://alion.io/job/odyssey-systems-air-operations-systems-engineer-test-evaluation","title":"Air Operations Systems Engineer (Test & Evaluation)","company":{"id":2670648,"name":"Odyssey Systems","domain":"odysseyconsult.com","url":"https://alion.io/company/odysseyconsult","size_band":"1001-5000","is_staffing_agency":false,"employer_type":"direct","is_intermediary":false,"listed_via":null,"ats_vendor":"iCIMS","truth_index":null},"role":"QA","role_family":"QA","seniority":"middle","employment_type":null,"work_mode":"on_site","remote_scope":null,"remote_scope_basis":null,"remote_working_hours":null,"hiring_geo_confidence":"structured","locations":["Niceville, United States"],"countries":["US"],"hiring_countries":[],"hiring_countries_total":0,"salary":null,"salary_estimate":{"min_usd":76000,"max_usd":147000,"period":"year","method":"role_seniority_country_remote_cell","sample_n":134},"experience_years_min":3,"visa_sponsorship":false,"relocation_package":false,"has_equity":false,"technologies":[{"name":"Commander.js","optional":false},{"name":"Microsoft Office","optional":false},{"name":"Mixture of Experts","optional":false},{"name":"Agile","optional":true},{"name":"CI/CD","optional":true},{"name":"JavaScript","optional":true},{"name":"Node JS","optional":true}],"status":"live","first_seen_at":"2026-09-26T16:47:29Z","employer_posted_date":"2026-09-26","last_verified_at":"2026-09-26T20:01:57Z","board_verified":true,"closed_at":null,"days_open":1,"trust":{"level":"ok","repost_count":null,"flags":[],"days_open":1},"description":"Position Summary\nOdyssey has an exciting opportunity for an Air Operations Command and Control (C2) Test Engineer supporting the 96th Cyberspace Test Group (96 CTG), the Department of Defense’s premier organization for Developmental Test & Evaluation (DT&E). The 96 CTG conducts critical DT&E efforts for C4ISR, Cyber, and Electronic Warfare systems, ensuring mission readiness across the enterprise. In this role, you will directly contribute to shaping the next generation of Air Operations Center (AOC) and broader C2 capabilities by applying advanced test engineering expertise to highly complex operational and technical challenges. This is a full-time position located at Eglin AFB, FL.Responsibilities\nDuties include, but not limited to:\nTest & Evaluation Leadership\nLead the full DT&E lifecycle for the AOC Weapon System in both on-premise and cloud-hosted environments.\nDevelop detailed test strategies, test plans, and test procedures; conduct Developmental Test (DT), Operational Test (OT), and Risk Reduction activities.\nDeliver comprehensive technical reports containing data-driven analysis, findings, and recommended corrective actions.\nSystem Analysis & Performance Assessment\nPerform rigorous evaluation of system performance against technical specifications and operational mission requirements.\nIdentify, document, and report system deficiencies, verify compliance with applicable standards, and assess the stability of multiple system configurations.\nAnalyze test data to determine operational suitability and mission readiness.\nTechnical Subject Matter Expertise\nServe as a key technical advisor for AOC Weapon System employment and related C2 systems.\nCoordinate test objectives, schedules, and resources with System Program Offices, contractors, and senior engineering stakeholders.\nSupport system lifecycle activities through required travel for integration events, developmental testing, and operator feedback sessions.\nFunctional Area Testing Focus\nStrategy Division (SRD)\nVerify the system’s ability to develop, document, and disseminate strategic products including the Joint Air Operations Plan (JAOP), Air Operations Directive (AOD), and air apportionment recommendations.\nTest enhancements and modifications to Rules of Engagement (ROE/RUF) and Commander’s Critical Information Requirements (CCIR).\nEvaluate assessment tools used to track Measures of Effectiveness (MOE) and Measures of Performance (MOP), ensuring accuracy in reports and strategic evaluations.\nCombat Operations Division (COD)\nAssess real-time mission monitoring and command and control (C2) capabilities.\nValidate system responsiveness to dynamic operational conditions, including ATO updates, immediate air support requests, and time-sensitive target execution.\nEvaluate Air Defense Plan (AADP) execution tools, tactical data link management, COP functionality, and ISR operations monitoring as defined in the RSTA Annex.\nConfirm system capability to generate required execution data and reports for strategic and higher-headquarters dissemination.\nQualifications\nCitizenship: Must be a US citizen\nMinimum Required Qualifications\nClearance: Must have and be able to maintain an active Secret security clearance\nEducation: Bachelor’s Degree in a technical discipline and at least 3 years of technical experience or\n6 years of technical experience in lieu of a degree; or 4 years of relevant experience with an associate’s degree\n\nProven subject matter expertise in Air Operations Center (AOC) processes with hands-on experience in Strategy (SRD), Combat Plans (CPD), or Combat Operations (COD).\nComprehensive understanding of the Joint Air Tasking Cycle and its associated products (JAOP, AOD, JIPTL, MAAP, ATO, ACO, OPTASKLINK, SPINS).\nStrong analytical skills with demonstrated capability to convert complex operational workflows into testable technical requirements.\nExcellent oral and written communication skills, with proficiency in developing technical documentation and reports using MS Office Suite.\n Preferred Qualifications\nDirect hands-on experience with the AOC Weapon System from an operational assignment in SRD, CPD, or COD.\nExperience conducting DT/OT, including authoring formal test plans, procedures, and reports in alignment with DoD/USAF test guidance (e.g., AFI 99-103).\nExperience with Agile software development environments, including DevOps, CI/CD, and continuous test integration.\nDemonstrated ability to interface effectively with prime contractors and development teams regarding test objectives, schedules, and budgets.\nApplied knowledge of F2T2EA kill-chain processes, “strategy-to-task” methodologies, datalink interoperability architectures, and C2 modeling/simulation.\nFamiliarity with advanced test concepts such as Design of Experiments (DoE).\n Technical Skills\nExpertise in Air Operations Center (AOC) operational processes and workflows.\nStrong understanding of the Joint Air Tasking Cycle and associated products (JAOP, AOD, JIPTL, MAAP, ATO, ACO, OPTASKLINK, SPINS).\nAbility to conduct detailed system performance analysis, data evaluation, and requirements validation.\nExperience developing test strategies, plans, procedures, and technical reports.\nFamiliarity with DT/OT methodologies and DoD test guidance (e.g., AFI 99-103).\nKnowledge of DevOps principles, Agile development processes, and continuous testing environments.\nExperience analyzing operational C2 capabilities such as AADP execution, tactical data links, COP management, and ISR monitoring.\nInterpersonal Skills\nAbility to collaborate effectively with System Program Offices, contractors, and senior engineering personnel.\nStrong communication skills, both oral and written, with experience delivering technical findings and documentation.\nAbility to coordinate test objectives, schedules, and program activities across multiple stakeholder groups.\nSkill in gathering operator feedback and engaging with users during test events and integration activities.\nAdditional Information\nLocation: Eglin AFB, FL\nTravel: 30%\nOnsite\n#96th Test Group\nCompany Overview\nOdyssey 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.\nOdyssey 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.\nPlease 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.\n Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities","description_format":"text","description_chars":7314,"description_truncated":false,"requirements":{"experience_years_min":3,"management_years_min":null,"team_size_min":null,"manages_managers":false,"education":{"level":"associate","optional":false},"security_clearance":true,"languages":[]},"benefits":[],"hiring_locations":[{"name":"United States","iso":"US","kind":"country"}],"hiring_excludes":[],"relocation_offered":false,"industries":["Military","Professional Services","Science & Engineering"],"lifecycle":[{"event":"open","at":"2026-09-26T16:47:29Z"}],"liveness":{"score":90,"band":"hot","label":"Hiring now","p_open":1,"p_active":0.903,"p_room":1,"age_days":0,"expected_fill_days":25,"reasons":["conf:9","velocity","win:early","comp:brand"],"computed_at":"2026-09-27T05:45:00Z"},"pay":null,"html_url":"https://alion.io/job/odyssey-systems-air-operations-systems-engineer-test-evaluation","json_url":"https://alion.io/job/odyssey-systems-air-operations-systems-engineer-test-evaluation.json","meta":{"generated_at":"2026-09-27T21:28:49Z","cache_seconds":300,"methodology":"https://alion.io/methodology","terms":"https://alion.io/terms","contact":"https://alion.io/contact","api":"https://alion.io/developers","usage":{"tier":"assistant","counted_by":"address","units_charged":1,"used_today":851,"day_limit":2000,"remaining_today":1149,"minute_limit":60,"resets_at":"2026-09-28T00:00:00Z"}}}