ICBM CTF Flight Test Data Analyst

Overview

Axient is seeking a ICBM CTF Flight Test Data Analyst to support our customer in Vanderberg, CA. 

Responsibilities

Duties will include, but are not limited to:

• Advocate and participate in the developmental test & evaluation planning and oversight at VSFB for flight testing to assess performance against stated program requirements.
• Work as part of a multi-disciplinary government and contractor team to plan, test, analyze, and report through multiple program acquisition phases.
• Work with CTF Flight Test Lead in planning, collecting, analyzing, and transfer of test data and work closely with VSFB personnel to ensure resources are allocated for successful tests.
• In coordination with the program office and prime contractor develop, review, and execute data analysis plans for all areas relating to VSFB flight testing.
• Determine telemetry processing needs and tools required to fulfil data analysis plans.
• Develop telemetry data analysis tools as necessary.
• Support use of Model-Based System Engineering (MBSE) applications and agile techniques in T&E of the weapon system.
• Support the development of test requirements and detailed integration test plans, test procedures, technical and safety review boards (TRB/SRBs), test readiness reviews (TRRs), and test assessment reports
• Support integration and advancement of government assessment tools through advocacy for technical approaches and development of specific tools to enable assessment.
• Provide analysis for independent assessments of contractor test results
• Assess test support and systems integration progress and trends of testing, identify problems and areas of concern for assigned systems.
• Participate in Integrated Product Teams (IPTs) and Integrated Test Teams (ITTs) as appropriate.
• Provide technical support and advocate integrated approaches of engineering efforts and support of test activities for which existing guidelines may not be available or applicable.
• Serve as a test team participant in the development of overall plans such as the Test and Evaluation Master Plan (TEMP), System Test Plan (STP), Developmental Test (DT) Report, recommendation for IOT&E readiness, and other technical documents.

Qualifications

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE:

• Must have or be able to obtain a DoD TOP SECRET security clearance
• A minimum of 3 years of engineering experience in related fields.
• Familiarity with test & evaluation planning and processes consistent with DoD acquisition directives and policies.
• Demonstrated knowledge of flight test telemetry data systems and formats.
• Demonstrated record of experience and accomplishments that are exceptional and/or unique.
• Verbal and written communications are clear, concise, and at appropriate level.
• Utilize resources effectively to accomplish mission, including ability to work effectively alone, unsupervised, or within a group.
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment while being able to prioritize work to balance multiple projects and deadlines.
• Focused adherence to safety and security requirements.
• Must be willing to travel up to 10%.

DESIRED EXPERIENCE:

• ACTIVE and transferrable DoD TOP SECRET security clearance highly desired
• Knowledge of Vandenberg range requirements (Range Safety, 576 FLTS, Frequency clearance, etc).
• Familiarity with ICBM weapon systems and related subsystems/equipment, their projected use in the military, and methods of testing.
• Familiarity with flight test data analysis/evaluation, modeling and simulation, technical report preparation, and administrative aspects of flight test programs.
• Familiarity with analyzing GPS and telemetry data requirements for missile performance accuracy.
• Experience with on-board test equipment instrumentation, data acquisition, and data processing.
• Previous work experience in a Lead Developmental Test and Evaluation Organization (LDTO) or Operational Test Organization (OTO) environment.

REQUIRED EDUCATION:

• Bachelor of Science degree in applicable discipline
• Associates degree in applicable discipline with four years direct work experience OR six years direct experience

DESIRED EDUCATION:

• Master of Science degree in applicable discipline

Must meet applicable COVID safety requirements and protocols