Operational Test and Evaluation (OT&E) Ground Test and Planning Support

Peerless Technologies; Lompoc (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Peerless Technologies in California is seeking an OT&E Ground Test and Planning Specialist to support ICBM testing and evaluation activities. This role involves developing ground test plans, analyzing requirements, and programming MG/SDS systems for operational tests.

The candidate will provide engineering and analytical support for anomaly investigations, perform data analysis, and prepare technical reports.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related technical field.
• Active Top Secret clearance.
• Eligibility for CNWDI, RD, FRD, and NC2-ESI.
• Ability to attain COMSEC access.
• Minimum 10 years of ICBM operations experience.
• Minimum 7 years of MAJCOM/NAF HQ staff experience.
• Minimum 5 years of developmental and/or OT&E experience.
• Strong analytical, technical writing, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to support complex testing activities and collaborate with military, government, and technical personnel.

Responsibilities

• Develop and coordinate test plans, sequences, performance reports, and other documentation for OT&E ground tests.
• Analyze test requirements and assist in defining test mission scope, objectives, scenarios, and procedures that reflect current ICBM operations.
• Program and operate Message Generator (MG) and Squadron Data Simulator (SDS) systems in support of operational testing.
• Provide engineering and analytical support to anomaly investigation teams, identify potential causes of failures, and recommend corrective actions.
• Process test data, conduct failure analysis, and prepare technical reports documenting test results.
• Support test execution by monitoring requirements, compiling results, and ensuring test objectives are addressed.
• Provide mathematical, programming, engineering, and analytical support for specialized test activities.
• Provide technical support for ICBM testing and support programs as directed by AFGSC/A3T.
• Prepare and deliver technical briefings, reports, papers, memorandums, and other mission-related documentation.
• Provide technical, administrative, and programmatic support to the 576 FLTS and applicable A3 leadership.
• Travel as required to support 576 FLTS testing and mission requirements.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Technical writing

Communication skills

Problem solving

Collaboration

Security clearance

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/Engineering

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Operational Test and Evaluation (OT&E) Ground Test and Planning Support

Peerless Technologies is seeking an Operational Test and Evaluation (OT&E) Ground Test and Planning Specialist to support Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM) operational testing and evaluation activities. This role supports the development and execution of ground test plans, test analysis, anomaly investigations, and technical reporting in support of the 576th Flight Test Squadron (576 FLTS) and Air Force Global Strike Command (AFGSC).

Key Responsibilities

Develop and coordinate test plans, test sequences, performance reports, and other documentation for OT&E ground tests.

Analyze test requirements and assist in defining test mission scope, objectives, scenarios, and procedures that reflect current ICBM operations.

Program and operate Message Generator (MG) and Squadron Data Simulator (SDS) systems in support of operational testing.

Provide engineering and analytical support to anomaly investigation teams, identify potential causes of failures, and recommend corrective actions.

Process test data, conduct failure analysis, and prepare technical reports documenting test results.

Support test execution by monitoring requirements, compiling results, and ensuring test objectives are addressed.

Provide mathematical, programming, engineering, and analytical support for specialized test activities.

Provide technical support for ICBM testing and support programs as directed by AFGSC/A3T.

Prepare and deliver technical briefings, reports, papers, memorandums, and other mission-related documentation.

Provide technical, administrative, and programmatic support to the 576 FLTS and applicable A3 leadership.

Travel as required to support 576 FLTS testing and mission requirements.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree required; a degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical discipline is preferred.

Active Top Secret security clearance.

Eligibility for access to Critical Nuclear Weapons Design Information (CNWDI), Restricted Data (RD), Formerly Restricted Data (FRD), and Nuclear Command and Control Extremely Sensitive Information (NC2-ESI).

Ability to attain and maintain Communications Security (COMSEC) access.

Minimum of 10 years of ICBM operations experience.

Minimum of 7 years of headquarters staff experience at the Major Command (MAJCOM) or Numbered Air Force (NAF) level.

Minimum of 5 years of developmental and/or operational test and evaluation experience.

Strong analytical, technical writing, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Ability to support complex testing activities and collaborate with military, government, and technical personnel.