Software Test Subject Matter Expert

DCS is seeking a Weapons Delivery Software Engineer to support the development, delivery, and sustainment of critical weapons delivery and mission planning software for multiple U.S. Air Force (USAF) fighter and bomber aircraft. This position supports the Combat Weapon Delivery System (CWDS), Common Advanced Safe Escape Software (CASES), Joint Safe Escape Analysis Solution (JSEAS), and Guided Weapon Trajectory Software (GWTS).

The successful candidate will leverage operational aviation experience and technical expertise to ensure software capabilities accurately reflect warfighter requirements, support mission execution, and remain aligned with evolving tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs). The role requires extensive coordination with operational users, Government organizations, software development teams, and industry partners.

Essential Job Functions

• Operational Coordination and Stakeholder Engagement: Coordinate with and serve as a liaison to operational users and stakeholders across Air Combat Command (ACC), Air Force Materiel Command (AFMC), Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL), various Test Wings, Weapons School instructors and students, operational squadron pilots, and industry contractors, including BAE, LMI, Boeing, and others.
• Requirements Development and Validation: Recommend, develop, and draft software requirements based on operational needs. Review proposed features to validate their operational relevance, technical accuracy, and suitability before assignment to development teams.
• Software Capability Enhancement: Identify and recommend additions, modifications, or deletions to software capabilities and development efforts to improve functionality, operational effectiveness, and mission relevance.
• Technical Documentation Review: Review and verify the accuracy of software Help File content modified by contractor personnel, incorporating input from other technical and operational subject matter experts as appropriate.
• Software Development and Acceptance Support: Monitor and verify the resolution of software features, user stories, and identified bugs to ensure completion before final development submissions for customer acceptance.
• Technical and Program Coordination: Participate in project meetings and coordination activities, including software development iterations and sprints, scheduling meetings, director's calls, weekly staff meetings, technical and development working groups, weapons tactics briefings, and conferences.
• Training and Operational Alignment: Evaluate training programs, syllabi, and mission scenarios to ensure associated courseware and training documentation accurately reflect current operational tactics, techniques, and procedures.
• Software Testing and Evaluation: Analyze existing software test cases and recommend improvements to strengthen the software baseline, validate operational functionality, and measure the effectiveness of testing objectives.
• Mission and Customer Understanding: Develop and maintain a comprehensive understanding of customer missions, organizational structures, operational requirements, and objectives to ensure software solutions effectively support user needs.
• Customer Relationship Management: Manage day-to-day customer interactions, identify and assess customer needs and expectations, and evaluate alternative technical and operational solutions.
• Classified Material Accountability: Maintain accurate accountability records and receipts for classified materials, including documentation and oversight of material transfers and destruction in accordance with applicable security requirements.
• Project Communication and Coordination: Communicate project progress, risks, expectations, schedules, timelines, milestones, and other key performance metrics to customers, stakeholders, and internal team members.

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Citizenship: Must be a U.S. citizen due to the sensitivity of customer requirements and mission-related information.
• Education and Experience: Bachelor's degree in Software Engineering or Computer Science with a minimum of 10 years of relevant experience. A master's degree is preferred.
• Security Clearance: Must possess or be able to obtain a Secret-level security clearance.
• Military Aviation Experience: Must have previous experience as a fighter or bomber pilot or Weapons Officer, with a minimum of 10 years of military service in the Active Duty, Guard, or Reserve components.
• Weapons Delivery Expertise: Demonstrated combat weapons delivery experience involving General Purpose (GP) bombs, Laser Guided Bombs (LGBs), Precision Guided Munitions (PGMs), and 20mm, 25mm, or 30mm strafe weapons.
• Communication Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to communicate effectively with operational aircrews, technical personnel, Government stakeholders, and industry partners.
• Teamwork and Independence: Demonstrated ability to manage multiple responsibilities simultaneously and perform effectively both independently and in collaborative team environments.
• Organization and Customer Focus: Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and a commitment to providing responsive, high-quality customer support.

Desired Skills and Qualifications

• Advanced Military Aviation Experience: Graduate of a Fighter Weapons School with 20 years of experience.
• Advanced Education: Master's degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Mission Planning Systems: Knowledge of and familiarity with the Joint Mission Planning System (JMPS).
• Next-Generation Mission Planning: Familiarity with or knowledge of Next-Generation Open Mission Systems (NOMS) for mission planning.