Operational Test Engineer / Test Analyst

Leidos•Indian Springs, NV

1d•$116,350 - $210,325•Onsite

About The Position

Leidos is seeking an experienced Operational Test Engineer/Test Analyst to support USAF operational test, test engineering, and test analysis activities for advanced weapon systems, mission systems, and emerging technologies. The successful candidate will provide technical expertise to government test organizations by assisting with test planning, execution, analysis, and reporting activities that inform acquisition and fielding decisions.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Science, Mathematics, Operations Research, or related technical field.
12+ years of experience supporting DoD test and evaluation, systems acquisition, operational test, or related mission areas.
Experience supporting USAF operational test organizations, test engineering activities, or test analysis efforts.
Knowledge of DoD and USAF acquisition and test processes.
Experience developing test documentation, technical analyses, and briefing materials.
Strong analytical, written, and verbal communication skills.
Active Secret clearance with ability to obtain and maintain required program access.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in a relevant discipline.
Experience supporting AFOTEC, Air Combat Command, Air Force Materiel Command, or other USAF test organizations.
Experience with statistical analysis, modeling and simulation, data analytics, or mission-level assessments.
Graduate of Test Pilot School, Weapons School, or equivalent operational test program.
PMP certification and/or DAWIA/DAU Test & Evaluation certification.

Responsibilities

Support the planning, execution, and assessment of operational and developmental test activities for USAF and Joint systems.
Assist in the development of test plans, test objectives, evaluation criteria, and data collection requirements.
Provide test engineering support to ensure test methodologies, measures of effectiveness (MOEs), and measures of performance (MOPs) adequately address program objectives.
Perform test analysis activities, including data reduction, statistical analysis, mission effectiveness assessments, and operational suitability evaluations.
Support test event execution and coordinate with government test personnel, operational units, and program offices.
Analyze system performance and operational data to identify trends, deficiencies, and areas for improvement.
Develop technical reports, briefings, and assessment products for government stakeholders and acquisition decision makers.
Support Test and Evaluation Master Plans (TEMPs), Integrated Test Teams (ITTs), Operational Test Readiness Reviews (OTRRs), and other test-related activities.
Assist in identifying test risks, limitations, and mitigation strategies.
Ensure test activities and products comply with applicable DoD and USAF policies, instructions, and guidance.