Software Test Subject Matter Expert

Requirements:

• U.S. citizenship is required due to the sensitivity of customer-related requirements.
• Bachelors degree in Software Engineering or Computer Science and 10 years of experience; a masters degree is preferred.
• Possess or be able to obtain a Secret-level security clearance.
• Previous fighter or bomber pilot/weapon officer experience and 10 years of Active, Guard, or Reserve military service are required.
• Experience delivering combat weapons, including general-purpose bombs, laser-guided bombs (LGBs), precision-guided munitions (PGMs), and 20/25/30 mm strafe weapons.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and work both independently and collaboratively.
• Organized, detail-oriented, and focused on customer service.
• Desired: Fighter Weapons School graduate with 20 years of experience.
• Desired: Masters degree.
• Familiarity with the Joint Mission Planning System (JMPS) and knowledge of Next-Generation Open Mission Systems (NOMS) for mission planning are desired.

Responsibilities:

• Support delivery of Combat Weapon Delivery System (CWDS), Common Advanced Safe Escape Software (CASES), Joint Safe Escape Analysis Solution (JSEAS), and Guided Weapon Trajectory Software (GWTS) for multiple USAF fighter and bomber aircraft.
• Coordinate operator interfaces and liaise with users at Air Combat Command, Air Force Materiel Command, Air Force Research Laboratory, Test Wings, Weapons School instructors and students, squadron pilots, and contractors.
• Recommend and draft requirements, and review features to confirm requirements are valid and technically accurate before assignment.
• Recommend additions, removals, or changes to software development.
• Verify the accuracy of Help File content updated by contractors and other content experts.
• Confirm feature, user story, and bug resolutions before submitting final development efforts for customer acceptance.
• Attend iteration and sprint meetings, scheduling sessions, directors calls, weekly staff meetings, technical and development working groups, weapons tactics briefings, and conferences.
• Assess training, syllabi, and mission scenarios to ensure courseware and training documents reflect current tactics, techniques, and procedures.
• Analyze existing test cases and recommend improvements to the software baseline and ways to measure testing objectives.
• Build knowledge of clients missions, organizations, and objectives.
• Manage day-to-day client interactions, identify needs and expectations, and assess alternative solutions.
• Maintain accountability records and receipts for classified material, including its transfer and destruction.
• Communicate progress, risks, expectations, timelines, milestones, and other key project metrics to clients and team members.

Technologies:

• Support
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We are seeking a Weapons Delivery Software Engineer to support software delivery for multiple USAF fighter and bomber aircraft. In this role, we work with military commands, research organizations, test units, weapons school personnel, squadron pilots, and contractors on systems related to combat weapon delivery, safe escape analysis, and guided weapon trajectories.

last updated 43 week of 2026