Test Operator/Analyst

Radiance Technologies•Huntsville, AL

9d•$145,000 - $160,000•Onsite

About The Position

Radiance Technologies is seeking a mission-focused Test Operator/Analyst to provide Systems Engineering and Technical Assistance (SETA) support to an Army Product Manager Office. The position supports developmental and operational testing of Army systems across planning, execution, data collection, analysis, reporting, and coordination with Government, military, contractor, and test-range stakeholders. The Test Operator/Analyst supports Government test and evaluation activities by applying operational experience and test expertise to assess system performance, identify issues, document results, and inform product-management decisions. The role participates throughout the test lifecycle, from test planning and readiness reviews through test execution, data analysis, and preparation of post-test products. It also coordinates with external stakeholders to define test requirements and develop executable test strategies for Army Programs of Record. The role requires effective work in field, range, laboratory, and office environments; clear communication with technical and operational personnel; and the ability to translate test observations and data into concise, actionable findings. Travel to Government facilities, test ranges, and field locations is required as needed. No telework option is available. Some work may occur outside normal business hours to support test schedules, range availability, or operational events. The anticipated compensation is $145,000–$160,000 based on a full-time schedule. Compensation varies according to job-related skills, experience, and education.

Requirements

At least 5 years of experience operating military weapon systems in an operational, training, test, or similar environment.
At least 3 years of Department of War (DoW) test experience, including participation in developmental testing, operational testing, system integration testing, or field experimentation.
Demonstrated experience supporting test planning, test execution, data collection, discrepancy documentation, and test reporting.
Ability to read, interpret, and execute technical procedures, test plans, test cards, and operational documentation.
Ability to analyze technical and operational test results and communicate findings verbally and in writing.
Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple test tasks, priorities, and coordination requirements.
Ability to work independently and as part of an integrated Government-contractor team.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
Ability to meet travel and field-support requirements associated with test events.
U.S. citizenship.
TS clearance with SCI eligibility.

Nice To Haves

Experience operating, maintaining, testing, or supporting Electronic Warfare (EW) systems.
Experience with Army EW, signals intelligence, spectrum management, electromagnetic spectrum operations, threat systems, or related mission areas.
Familiarity with Army acquisition, product-management, and test-and-evaluation processes.
Experience supporting test events at Army test centers, Government laboratories, test ranges, or operational units.
Experience with instrumentation, data-acquisition systems, radio frequency (RF) systems, telemetry, system logs, or test-data reduction.
Prior service as a military operator, maintainer, instructor, evaluator, or test participant for Army weapon or mission-command systems.
Experience preparing formal test reports, operational assessments, technical memoranda, and executive-level briefings.
Familiarity with requirements traceability, configuration management, risk management, and defect-tracking processes.
Bachelor’s degree in a relevant technical, operational, engineering, or military studies discipline; equivalent relevant experience may be considered.

Responsibilities

Support Army Product Manager Office test and evaluation efforts as a SETA contractor.
Lead working-level Test and Evaluation (T&E) Integrated Product Teams (IPTs) with Government representatives, external stakeholders, test organizations, system integrators, operational users, and other mission partners.
Ensure test strategies and supporting documentation are traceable to approved program requirements, capability documents, and acquisition decision needs.
Assist in developing, reviewing, and refining test plans, test procedures, test cards, test scenarios, data-collection plans, and readiness-review materials.
Participate in Contractor Test (CT), Developmental Test (DT), and Operational Test (OT) events for military systems and associated subsystems.
Operate, employ, or support the operation of military weapon systems and test equipment in accordance with approved test procedures and safety requirements.
Collect, organize, validate, and analyze test data, operator observations, system logs, and other relevant test artifacts.
Assess system performance, reliability, usability, maintainability, and operational suitability against approved test objectives and measures.
Identify test discrepancies, anomalies, risks, and operational impacts; support issue tracking through resolution or retest.
Prepare technical products, including test reports, daily status updates, after-action reviews, briefings, test observations, and recommendations.
Coordinate with Government personnel, system integrators, test agencies, range personnel, military units, and other stakeholders to support test planning and execution.
Provide an operational-user perspective on system employment, tactics, techniques, procedures, training needs, and human-system integration considerations.
Support scheduling, logistics coordination, equipment accountability, and configuration management activities associated with test events.
Travel to Government facilities, test ranges, and field locations as required.