Combat Search & Rescue Pilot - Mission Systems Test & Evaluation

Combat Search & Rescue Pilot - Mission Systems Test & Evaluation

LOCATION: Eglin AFB, FL

JOB STATUS: Full-Time

CLEARANCE: Active Secret, Ability to Obtain and Maintain Top Secret Clearance

CERTIFICATION: N/A

TRAVEL: 10-20%

Have you flown the HH-60 Pave Hawk (or other USAF CSAR helicopters) and wondered what happens behind the scenes with the software crews rely on? Astrion is looking for a former Combat Search and Rescue (CSAR) helicopter pilot or aircrew member who wants to use their operational experience to shape the next generation of mission planning software.

This isn't a coding role - it's about flying, testing, and validating new software in a developmental environment so we can catch issues before they ever reach the operational squadrons. You'll serve as the bridge between the operators and the engineers, ensuring mission planning tools are reliable, intuitive, and combat-ready.

What you'll do:

• Fly/test CSAR helicopters with new developmental mission planning software.

• Identify software issues and ensure fixes before operational fielding.

• Provide mission planning expertise to software developers and program managers.

• Support design reviews, qualification tests, and evaluations (CONUS/OCONUS travel 10-20%).

You're a fit if you:

• Have USAF helicopter/CSAR aircrew experience (HH-60 Pave Hawk strongly preferred).

• Understand mission planning procedures and the realities of combat rescue ops.

• Have moved into program management, acquisitions, training, or related work but still want to stay hands-on with the mission.

• Hold an active Secret clearance (TS eligible).

• Master's degree and 10 years or more of relevant experience. *Additional experience may be substituted for education in order to meet requirements.

Bonus points for:

• Familiarity with the Joint Mission Planning System (JMPS).

• Experience in software test/evaluation or acquisition processes.

• Strong communication skills (briefings, presentations, reports).

Who We Are

At Astrion, we innovate, elevate, and shape the world of tomorrow. At our core is our purpose to "Be the Difference". This means we encourage our employees to take action and be the driving force for positive change. We foster an environment where innovative solutions flourish and our company continuously evolves.

We have a culture of care, empathy, and making a tangible difference within our organization and communities. We embrace continuous learning, growth, and innovation, and pushing the boundaries of what's possible. We promote collaboration and empowering our teams is at the core of our success.

Be the Difference

Astrion offers comprehensive services that boost preparedness, optimize performance, and ensure success across various domains, from Cyber to Digital, Mission and Systems, servicing our nation's Civilian, Defense and Space communities. We support customers with Centers of Excellence in Washington DC, Huntsville, AL and Burlington, MA with an additional 36 locations across the U.S.

Join Astrion and Be the Difference in your career and the world!

Astrion is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

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