{"id":4031626,"url":"https://alion.io/job/odyssey-systems-fighter-weapons-trainer-se4","title":"Fighter Weapons Trainer SE4","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":{"grade":"A","score":100,"open_postings":5,"ghost_share":0,"stale_share":0,"repost_share":0,"time_to_fill_p50_days":14,"computed_at":"2026-11-12T10:38:37Z"}},"role":"Education","role_family":"Education","seniority":"staff","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":null,"experience_years_min":10,"visa_sponsorship":false,"relocation_package":false,"has_equity":false,"technologies":[{"name":"Microsoft Office","optional":false},{"name":"Windows","optional":false}],"status":"live","first_seen_at":"2026-11-10T18:49:49Z","employer_posted_date":"2026-11-10","last_verified_at":"2026-11-12T19:43:15Z","board_verified":true,"closed_at":null,"days_open":2,"trust":{"level":"ok","repost_count":null,"flags":[],"days_open":2},"description":"Position Summary\nOdyssey has an exciting opportunity for a Fighter Weapons Trainer SE-4 supporting the 96 Cyberspace Test Group (96 CTG), 45 Test Squadron Mission Planning Systems Test Flight at Eglin AFB, FL.\nThis position provides tactical mission planning domain expertise supporting Developmental Test and Evaluation of all USAF Mission Planning Software to determine readiness for Operational Test and fielding. The selected candidate will support mission planning software testing, requirements development, training development, and operator instruction activities across fighter and bomber mission planning systems.\nThis is a full-time position located at Eglin AFB, FL.\nResponsibilities\nDuties include, but not limited to:\nProvide mission planning domain expertise regarding software quality, deficiencies, and requirements.\nServe as a technical representative and decision maker during meetings and program discussions. \nMaintain current knowledge of Windows operating systems, networking, and DoD computer security practices.\nDemonstrate aviation and mission planning expertise utilizing operational mission planning systems.\nMaintain working knowledge of current and legacy mission planning software applications and associated systems.\nApply aircrew mission planning experience supporting combat operations and weapons employment.\nAnalyze use cases, refine objectives, and determine desired capabilities and requirements. \nWork with end users, USAF organizations, and software developers to identify software and training requirements.\nConduct extensive self-study of mission planning software, requirements, and directives to develop training materials.\nCreate technical documentation supporting desired capabilities and training requirements.\nTest and evaluate undocumented software functionality, identify deficiencies, and develop supporting documentation.\nCollect, analyze, and interpret user feedback to support software improvements. \nTravel worldwide to conduct training events and participate in design reviews, software evaluations, and program meetings.\nQualifications\nCitizenship: Must be a US citizen\nMinimum Required Qualifications\nClearance: Active Secret clearance required with ability to obtain and maintain Top Secret clearance.\nEducation: Technical Master’s Degree and at least 10 years of applicable experience; OR\n12 years of applicable experience may substitute for a Master’s Degree; OR \n8 years of applicable technical experience and a technical Bachelor’s Degree.\nCertifications: Prior military fighter or bomber pilot or combat systems officer\nThorough knowledge of and extensive experience using mission planning software and mission planning procedures.\nAbility to conduct classroom instruction for groups ranging from 1-20 individuals. \nStrong verbal and written communication skills including technical writing, presentations, and briefings.\nAbility to work extended hours, weekends, and holidays when required. \nDemonstrated leadership and team coordination skills.\nTechnical Skills\nMilitary mission planning expertise.\nMission planning software training and instruction. \nWindows operating systems and networking knowledge. \nTechnical Orders and aircraft performance chart usage. \nSoftware evaluation, requirements development, and deficiency identification. \nTechnical documentation and training material development. \nProficiency with Microsoft Office applications.\nAbility to develop computer-based training.\n Preferred Technical Skills\nJoint Mission Planning System (JMPS) experience.\nMilitary academic instructor school graduate or civilian equivalent. \nMinimum 5 years and 500 flight hours flying USAF fighter or bomber aircraft.\nRecent (within 5 years) fighter or bomber aircraft experience. \nExtensive experience planning weapons employment using JMPS. \nAdvanced proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.\nInterpersonal Skills\nAbiility to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.\nTechnical writing proficiency.\nAbility to brief sensor leaders and operational personnel.\nDemonstrated ability to work effectively on a team and lead others.\nAbility to work with minimal supervision.\nStrong leadership and mentoring abilities.\nAdditional Information\nLocation: Eglin AFB, FL\nTravel:25% CONUS / OCONUS TDYs. Must be able to travel worldwide as required.\nOnsite\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. 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