Operational Test and Evaluation (OT&E) Ground Test and Planning with Security Clearance

Peerless Technologies Corporation; Lompoc (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Peerless Technologies seeks an Operational Test and Evaluation Ground Test and Planning Specialist to support ICBM OT&E activities, including development of ground test plans, test analysis, anomaly investigations, and technical reporting for the 576th Flight Test Squadron and AFGSC.

The role requires a TS clearance, 10 years of ICBM operations experience, and strong analytical and technical writing skills to coordinate test sequences, report results, and brief leadership.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of ICBM operations experience.
• Minimum of 7 years of headquarters staff experience at the MAJCOM or NAF level.
• Minimum of 5 years of developmental and/or operational test and evaluation experience.
• Active Top Secret clearance and eligibility for CNWDI/RD/NC2-ESI.

Responsibilities

• Develop and coordinate test plans, sequences, performance reports and documentation for OT&E ground tests.
• Analyze test requirements and define mission scope, objectives, scenarios and procedures reflecting current ICBM operations.
• Program and operate MG and SDS systems for operational testing.
• Provide engineering and analytical support to anomaly investigation teams and recommend corrective actions.
• Process test data, conduct failure analysis and prepare technical reports of test results.
• Support test execution by monitoring requirements, compiling results and ensuring objectives are addressed.
• Provide mathematical, programming, engineering and analytical support for specialized test activities.
• Prepare and deliver technical briefings, reports and memorandums for mission-related documentation.
• Travel as required to support testing and mission requirements.

Skills

Analytical skills

Technical writing

Communication

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

CS/Engineering preferred

Job description

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.