Operations Test Analyst V - JSE Lab Lead

JT4•Edwards AFB, CA

About The Position

JT4, LLC provides engineering and technical support to multiple western test ranges for the U.S. Air Force and Navy under the Joint Range Technical Services Contract (J-Tech II). The Operations Test Analyst V assists with developmental and operational testing of internal and external customer systems, serving as an interface between instrumentation engineers and test customers to ensure required parametric data is available for analysis and accurately reflects system configuration and operating characteristics. The selected candidate will lead the planning, operation, and modernization of a hardware-in-the-loop (HITL) test laboratory. The position combines technical subject-matter expertise with facility and infrastructure management, test and evaluation execution, and coordination with government and industry partners to deliver timely, rigorous, and reliable lab products. The employee also provides technical leadership, develops advanced analysis tools and processes, mentors analysts, and directs complex test activities.

Requirements

Meet one of the following education and related-experience combinations: technical training and at least 20 years of related experience; an associate degree and 16 years of related experience; a related bachelor’s degree in engineering, mathematics, computer science, or physics and 14 years of related experience; or a related master’s degree and 10 years of related experience.
Understand engineering and analysis concepts, principles, and practices sufficiently to serve as a technical authority on projects relating to specific programs.
Have knowledge and skill sufficient to apply the latest technology developments to problems in the specialty area.
Maintain excellent communication and analytical skills.
Possess working knowledge of computer systems and integrated software application programs.
Qualify for and maintain a government security clearance.
Possess a valid state-issued driver’s license.
Be a U.S. citizen.
Possess planning and organizing skills and be able to work under deadline.

Responsibilities

Provide or assist with leadership, organization, vision, innovation, and supervision for a technical branch.
Provide detailed technical expertise on test processes and range environments and capabilities.
Serve as an electronic warfare (EW), radio frequency (RF), and protocol subject-matter expert in a specialized area.
Improve processes, systems, and procedures to increase efficiency.
Develop advanced data-analysis tools, processes, or products for complex analysis.
Provide analytical mentorship to mid-level and junior analysts.
Analyze pre-test predictions to design test events and profiles, define data-collection requirements, and establish go/no-go criteria for complex test objectives.
Brief complex mission execution plans.
Conduct and direct complex test activities from control centers and provide expert system-performance monitoring.
Lead and operate a hardware-in-the-loop (HITL) test laboratory, ensuring disciplined execution, readiness, data quality, and integrity of test products.
Define HITL use cases, facility and infrastructure needs, equipment, and lab enhancements in alignment with the Test and Evaluation Master Plan (TEMP).
Manage lab planning and sustainment activities, including procurement coordination, cost and schedule estimates, renovations, personnel preparation, and work scheduling.
Provide airborne-systems subject-matter-expert support and coordinate with government, industry, program management, contracts, and engineering teams.
Make tactical trade-offs with sound judgment and flexibility while maintaining rigorous test and evaluation standards.
Read, understand, and implement the operational, safety, quality, and environmental requirements of applicable plans, procedures, and policies.