Combat Search & Rescue Pilot – Mission Systems Test & Evaluation

Astrion • Full-time • Eglin Air Force Base, FL, US • 3w ago

Overview

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.

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