HITL Lab Lead and Advanced Operations Test Analyst

Jt4, Llc; Edwards (CA); On-site; USD 145,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life Insurance

Health Savings Accounts/FSA’s

Disability Insurance

Paid Time Off

401(k) Plan Options with EmployerMatch

JT4 will match 50%, up to an 8%

Job summary

JT4, LLC is seeking an Operations Test Analyst V to lead the HITL lab and integrate technical SME expertise across hardware and software test activities for DoD clients. You will plan, operate, and modernize the HITL test facility, coordinate with government and industry partners, and ensure data quality, rigorous standards, and timely lab products.

Requirements include 20+ years in testing or a related degree with extensive experience, U.S.

Qualifications

• Completion of technical training and extensive testing experience.
• Must understand engineering concepts to serve as a technical authority.
• Ability to apply latest technology developments to solve problems in the specialty area.
• Must maintain excellent communications and analytical skills.
• Must qualify for and maintain a government security clearance.

Responsibilities

• 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 and lab enhancements in alignment with TEMP.
• Manage lab planning, procurement, cost estimates, and scheduling.
• Provide airborne-systems SME support and coordinate with government, industry, and engineering teams.
• Apply sound judgement to trade-offs while maintaining T&E standards.

Skills

Leadership

Test process knowledge

EW/RF Protocol SME

Data analysis

Mentoring

Lab operations

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, math, CS or physics

Master’s degree in related field

Associate degree with 16+ years experience

Job description

JT4, LLC is seeking an Operations Test Analyst V to lead the HITL lab and integrate technical SME expertise across hardware and software test activities for DoD clients. You will plan, operate, and modernize the HITL test facility, coordinate with government and industry partners, and ensure data quality, rigorous standards, and timely lab products.

Requirements include 20+ years in testing or a related degree with extensive experience, U.S.