• Mission Planning:
• Develop and coordinate mission planning processes tailored to advanced air platform requirements.
• Integrate mission planning software and systems with other operational tools and technologies, including avionics, communications, and weapons platforms.
• Debrief Execution and Analysis:
• Conduct thorough post-mission debriefs using data analysis tools to capture lessons learned and ensure operational improvements.
• Deliver actionable feedback on mission performance, system behavior, and operational execution to improve mission outcomes.
• System Integration and Testing:
• Support the integration of mission planning and debrief tools into broader system architectures, ensuring seamless functionality across subsystems.
• Create and execute test plans to validate mission planning systems and tools against performance objectives and DoD standards.
• Technical Documentation and Reporting:
• Develop technical reports, guides, and presentations to communicate mission outcomes and system capabilities to stakeholders.
• Document mission planning procedures and debrief processes to ensure consistency and compliance with operational standards.
• Cross-Disciplinary Collaboration:
• Work closely with systems engineers, software developers, pilots, and program managers to ensure mission planning systems align with program requirements.
• Act as a liaison between operational, technical, and logistics teams to maintain alignment on mission-critical objectives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Systems Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field.
• 7+ years of experience in mission planning, system integration, or a related field within aerospace or defense programs.
• Proficiency with mission planning tools and software, such as JMPS (Joint Mission Planning System) or similar platforms.
• Experience conducting technical analysis and performance assessments for mission-critical systems.
• Strong understanding of operational requirements for advanced air platforms, including avionics, communications, and weapons systems.
• Must possess an active Top Secret clearance with eligibility for SCI.

• 12+ years of experience in mission planning, system integration, or a related field within aerospace or defense programs.
• Certifications validating proficiency in mission planning systems and DoD frameworks:
• Certified Mission Planner (CMP) – Specialization in mission planning systems and processes.
• INCOSE Certified Systems Engineering Professional (CSEP): Demonstrates systems engineering expertise for mission systems integration.
• Geospatial Information Systems (GIS) Certification: Expertise in spatial data integration for mission planning tools.
• CompTIA Security+ or CISSP: Foundational cybersecurity certifications.
• DoD Architecture Framework (DoDAF) Certification: Expertise in creating operational and technical architectures for mission planning.
• Familiarity with debriefing software and tools for analyzing mission data.
• Experience with weapon systems, sensors, and tactical communications integration in mission planning platforms.
• Exceptional communication and analytical skills for conveying technical concepts and performance outcomes.