Systems Engineer - Test Analyst

Archarithms Inc; Huntsville (AL); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401K plan

Flexible work options

Career development

Performance incentives

Job summary

Arcarithm is seeking a mid-level test analyst to support MDA SEA, performing system-level performance analysis of Missile Defense System test data from HWIL and flight tests. You will develop tools to aid analysis and present results to SE teams and warfighters.

The role requires a degree in engineering/physics, Secret clearance (higher preferable), and experience in data analysis with SQL, PostgreSQL, Python, and visualization tools. Collaborative work in a distributed team is common.

Qualifications

• Degree in engineering, mathematics or physics as per ad.
• Secret clearance required or higher preferred.
• Experience in systems engineering test analysis and presenting findings.

Responsibilities

• Perform MDS system-level performance analysis of test data from HWIL and flight tests.
• Develop analytical approaches and tools to support SEA reports and reviews.
• Present findings during mission data reviews and with SE teams and warfighters.
• Collaborate with SE teams, Test Organizations and element program focalsto ensure tests meet intent.

Skills

Analytical skills

Data analysis

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering/physics

Systems engineering background

Tools

SQL

PostgreSQL

Python

Jupyter Notebooks

Tableau

Job description

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Full Time Huntsville, AL, US

WE ARE ARCARITHM, and we are changing the world!

If you are ready to grow your career and change the world with us, then join the Arcarithm team!

We are located in beautiful, downtown Huntsville, AL, one of the fastest growing cities in the U.S.! At Arcarithm, we cultivate and foster an environment of integrity, open communication, work life balance, and career development. We are committed to investing in our employees by offering comprehensive health insurance options, a generous 401K plan, competitive salaries, continuous career growth opportunities, flexible schedules including remote work,mentoringand performance incentives.

Arcarithm is currently seeking top talent in the areas of full stack software development, artificial intelligence, optimization, and data analytics. You will work in a dynamic and challenging environment alongside our customers which include Lockheed Martin, General Dynamics, Northrop Grumman, Raytheon, US Army, US Navy, US Air Force, the Missile Defense Agency, and NASA on cutting edge technologies including machine learning, augmented and virtual reality, big data analytics, and more!

Required Security Clearance: Secret

Level: Mid-Level

Job Description

This position’s primary role will be representing the SE&IT by supporting MDA/DE-SEA (Enterprise Analysis & Technical Innovation) and its role within the MDA Joint Analysis Team (JAT). In the test analyst role, the candidate will perform Missile Defense System (MDS) performance analysis of test data generated primarily by the MDA Ground Test (HWIL) program. The candidate may also support analysis of MDA Flight Test events, Real World Event data, and Golden Dome for America (GDA) tests. The role includes developing approaches and tools to support executing System-level and Element-level performance analysis on the complex MDS, and producing analysis results and inputs to the official SEA test report products. In addition, analysts often present their finding during mission data reviews. The engineer will be responsible for working with associated Systems Engineering (SE) teams, Test Organizations, Warfighters and Element Program focals to ensure MDS tests meet technical intent, assess system capabilities, and characterize behaviors. In this role, the candidate will develop, utilize and present analytical products with the intent of assessing strategic and/or theater/regional element system level performance of the MDS in ground test and flight test events. SEA performs analysis on all elements of the MDS, with a focus on System-Level behaviors.

Individual must have knowledge of analytical approaches and demonstrated analytical skills and discipline. Proficiency in using analytical tools that assess the system level performance of the MDS kill chain including sensor acquisition, tracking, and discrimination; battle manager engagement planning, warfighter interaction, and engagement coordination with other MDS systems; and interceptor acquisition, tracking, and discrimination. Must be able to work independently as well as part of a geographically distributed team. SEA also values demonstrated capabilities in data scientist positions and the ability to develop tools to support analytical tasks and a desire to learn about MDS elements and the ability to apply an understanding of element behavior to a System-Level analytical perspective. The candidate will analyze performance of the MDS kill chain.

Required Qualifications

Degree and experience performing systems engineering test analysis for the Missile Defense System. Experience documenting and presenting analysis findings.

Secret clearance is minimum requirement, with higher clearance preferable.

Desired Qualifications

Strong systems engineering or MDS analysis background and demonstrated collaboration and presentation skills are desired. System level interface design and specification development experience is desired. Additionally, knowledge of the Missile Defense System (MDS), a working knowledge of SQL, PostgreSQL, Python, Jupyter Notebooks, Tableau or similar analytical tools, system analysis, and system level testing are desired.

Education

Degree and experience in an engineering classification, mathematics or physics: Bachelor’s, Master’s or PhD. Candidates with strong systems engineering or MDS analysis background and demonstrated collaboration and presentation skills are desired.

Arcarithm is an Equal Opportunity employer and all qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, citizenship, ancestry, marital status, protected veteran status, disability status or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. Arcarithm participates in E-Verify.