Test Analyst
Core
Design, develop, and execute advanced test/experimentation programs for space systems, utilizing design of experiments and statistical tools to assess system effectiveness and suitability.
Role type
Senior Test Analyst (Space Systems T&E)
Builds
Test plans, data analysis reports, and evaluation frameworks for space systems
Domain
Defense / Space Operations / Test & Evaluation
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Design of experiments, statistical analysis, modeling and simulation, system decomposition, database query languages, scripting, operations research, test planning, data analysis
Preferred skills
Orbital mechanics, astrodynamics, DoD acquisition processes, live-fire testing methodologies
Technologies
M&S tools, statistical software, database systems
Responsibilities
Assist in planning, coordination, and execution of space systems tests; Design and execute advanced test/experimentation programs; Critically review and improve test engineering documentation; Perform analysis on pre-test predictions and define data collection requirements; Evaluate simulations to predict system effectiveness; Review test team usage of M&S data to ensure analytical methods meet specifications.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with strategic input