Systems Engineer- Test Analyst

Archarithms Inc•Huntsville, AL

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

This position’s primary role will be representing the SE&IT by supporting MDA/DE-SEA (Enterprise Analysis & Technical Innovation) and its role within the MDA Joint Analysis Team(JAT). In the test analyst role, the candidate will perform Missile Defense System (MDS) performance analysis of test data generated primarily by the MDA Ground Test (HWIL) program. The candidate may also support analysis of MDA Flight Test program events and Real World Event data. The role includes developing approaches to, along with tools to support, executing System-level and Element-level performance analysis on the complex Missile Defense System(MDS), and producing analysis results and inputs to the official SEA test reporting products and for presentation during data reviews. Presentation of analysis results on behalf of the SEA customer is a strong possibility. The engineer will be responsible for working with associated Systems Engineering(SE) teams, Test Organizations, Warfighters and Element Program focals to ensure MDS tests meet technical intent, system capabilities, and behaviors. In this role, the candidate will develop, utilize and present analytical products with the intent of assessing strategic and/or theater/regional element system level performance of the MDS in ground test and flight test events. SEA performs analysis on all element of the MDS, with a focus on System-Level behaviors. The candidate will analyze the MD Skill chain.

Requirements

Active and transferable DoD security clearance with current investigation at the required level.
Ability to maintain the required clearance.
Degree in engineering classification, mathematics or physics: Bachelor’s, Master’s or PhD.
Secret DoD Clearance
Mid Level

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of analytical approaches and demonstrated analytical skills and discipline.
Proficiency in using analytical tools that assess the system level performance of the MDS kill chain including sensor acquisition, tracking, and discrimination; battle manager engagement planning, warfighter interaction, and engagement coordination with other MDS systems; and interceptor acquisition, tracking, and discrimination.
Ability to work independently as well as part of a geographically distributed team.
Demonstrated capabilities in data scientist positions.
Ability to develop tools to support analytical tasks.
Desire to learn about MDS elements and the ability to apply an understanding of element behavior to a System-Level analytical perspective.

Responsibilities

Perform Missile Defense System (MDS) performance analysis of test data generated primarily by the MDA Ground Test (HWIL) program.
Support analysis of MDA Flight Test program events and Real World Event data.
Develop approaches and tools to support executing System-level and Element-level performance analysis on the complex Missile Defense System(MDS).
Produce analysis results and inputs to the official SEA test reporting products and for presentation during data reviews.
Present analysis results on behalf of the SEA customer.
Work with associated Systems Engineering(SE) teams, Test Organizations, Warfighters and Element Program focals to ensure MDS tests meet technical intent, system capabilities, and behaviors.
Develop, utilize and present analytical products with the intent of assessing strategic and/or theater/regional element system level performance of the MDS in ground test and flight test events.
Analyze the MD Skill chain.