Test Analyst (26-236)

JOB SUMMARY:

SUMMARY OF ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Support the organization and participation in Flight and Ground Tests.
• Identify required resources for test activities.
• Develop and understand mission objectives for systems under test.
• Develop data archival and analysis plans.
• Prepare post-mission reports.
• Support and navigate event board approval structures, including MDIOC and BMDSS support processes, the MDA/BC approval chain, and National Team engineering boards (PERB, CEAT).
• Support configuration management and control of test resources, articles, and data collection tools.
• Serve as the Integration and Test (I&T) liaison to other test participants and test managers.
• Coordinate with project leads of various experiments to support event execution across the I&T mission.
• Develop and maintain the test architecture, including all articles under test.
• Develop supplemental procedures needed for successful test execution.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Understanding of systems engineering processes and logistics principles, including artifact generation such as:
  
  • Specifications
  • Interface Control Documents (ICDs)
  • System Architecture Descriptions
  • Use Cases
  • Trade Studies
• Understanding of systems engineering, systems design, and development.
• Experience working in an integrated team environment with systems, software, and specialty engineers using NT or similar processes and methods.
• Ability to develop briefings and communicate complex technical concepts in writing.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a small technical team environment.
• Ability to accurately represent test perspectives to system architects, software designers, testers, test support personnel, government customers, and personnel from other programs.
• Experience in a related engineering environment.
• Experience with systems-of-systems definition and integration.
• Ability to analyze high-level needs and refine them into integrated requirements that lead to a fielded product.
• Ability to lead portions of engineering activities and direct the work of fellow engineers.
• Ability to write and implement engineering plans within a project.
• Experience with military missile defense systems and their operational characteristics, including:
  
  • AN/TPY-2
  • SBIRS/BOA
  • Aegis
  • THAAD
  • Patriot
  • SBX

EDUCATION: Bachelors with  3+ or Master with  1+ Years of Experience

LOCATION: Full Time/ On-Site in Colorado Springs, CO

CLEARANCE REQUIRMENT:  Top Secret

DOD 8570 REQUIREMENT: None

SALARY RANGE: $105,000 to $122,400

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to:

• Remain in a stationary position for extended periods of time.
• Operate a computer, keyboard, and other office equipment using hands and fingers.
• Communicate effectively in person, over the phone, and through electronic means.
• Occasionally move about the office to access files, office equipment, and meeting spaces.
• Lift and/or move up to 15 pounds as needed.
• Maintain specific vision abilities, including close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

This position is performed within a secure, classified workspace. Employees must comply with all applicable security protocols and access control procedures, including restrictions on personal electronic devices and the handling of sensitive information.