System Test Analyst (26-191)

Trace3•Colorado Springs, CO

2d•$120,000 - $145,000•Onsite

About The Position

The System Test Analyst supports the planning, execution, and analysis of Missile Defense System (MDS) ground tests, flight tests, cyber tests, and operational events in support of the program. This role is responsible for evaluating system performance, validating compliance with test objectives and specifications, supporting discrepancy resolution efforts, and developing analysis tools to support mission success. The analyst collaborates with Government customers, development teams, and external analysis organizations to assess system behavior during integration, testing, and real-world operations.

Requirements

Familiarity with Linux and Windows environments
Experience with one or more programming languages such as Python, Java, or MATLAB
Bash or similar scripting experience
Ability to autonomously develop analysis tools
Strong communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced team environment with Government customers and internal/external program personnel

Nice To Haves

Technical knowledge of the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) Missile Defense System (MDS), including sensors, shooters, command and control systems, and networks
Prior analysis experience supporting the program and/or other MDS elements
Experience analyzing complex message-based systems
Experience with message sets including Link-16, ATOMS, VMF, BSX, or similar protocols
Experience developing and automating Data Management processes, scripts, and tools

Responsibilities

Conduct analysis of program performance during integration, ground tests, flight tests, and real-world events
Support planning and execution activities for MDS ground and flight tests
Verify system compliance with specifications, ICDs, and other technical requirements
Validate system performance against MDS and program test objectives in support of mission data reviews and fielding decisions
Support troubleshooting and root cause analysis activities during system-wide discrepancy resolution efforts
Develop, modify, and implement analysis tools and scripts
Collaborate with FFRDC and other MDS analysis organizations during test and operational analysis efforts
Coordinate with Execution Leads, Data Managers, program leadership, and Government customers
Support the National Team Chief Analyst
Serve as backup Data Manager as needed
Support analysis activities across pairwise tests, Continuous Developmental Integration (CDI), Integrated Ground Tests (GTI), Distributed Ground Tests (GTD), cyber tests, Space Domain Awareness (SDA) activities, and HWIL efforts
Participate in analysis efforts supporting predetermined sensor and shooter configurations during flight