Steve Musteric

Steve Musteric serves as Lead Project Manager for the 96th Test Squadron’s RNXT division at Eglin Air Force Base under the Air Force Test Center, where he oversees the acquisition and integration of advanced airborne systems critical to test, evaluation, and operational readiness. His role centers on managing end-to-end procurement cycles for mission-critical avionics, electronic warfare suites, guided missile technologies, and next-generation target systems, with a strong emphasis on rapid prototyping and live-fire testing capabilities. He ensures alignment between technical requirements and contract execution, bridging engineering teams and industry partners to accelerate fielding of next-generation defense capabilities. Musteric maintains a primary working relationship with WAVELINK INC, a trusted contractor specializing in high-performance signal processing, secure communications, and embedded systems for defense applications. His procurement patterns reflect a preference for long-term, performance-based partnerships with established technical vendors capable of delivering complex, integrated solutions under tight developmental timelines. He frequently engages contractors with proven expertise in electronic warfare simulation, sensor fusion, and real-time data acquisition systems, fostering collaborative environments that prioritize innovation and rapid iteration. Musteric’s acquisition portfolio reflects a 100% non-set-aside orientation, with no reliance on 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB preferences. His focus is squarely on technical capability and mission urgency, prioritizing vendor performance, system interoperability, and delivery timelines over socioeconomic categorizations. This approach underscores a mission-driven procurement philosophy centered on operational effectiveness in high-stakes test environments. His procurement activities are exclusively aligned with NAICS 541330 (Engineering Services), reflecting a deep specialization in systems engineering, test instrumentation development, and avionics integration. He procures advanced engineering services for airborne sensor design, electronic countermeasure systems, and threat replication platforms, requiring contractors with deep domain expertise in RF systems, signal integrity, and military-grade software-defined architectures.