Test Analyst

ASD Solutions; Edwards Air Force Base (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A defense contracting firm is seeking a Test Team Technical Expert at Edwards Air Force Base. The role involves operational testing of advanced fighter aircraft, drafting test plans, and coordinating test resources. Candidates should hold a Bachelor's degree and have experience in aircraft testing, along with a current Top Secret security clearance. Excellent communication skills are essential for this position.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in aircraft operational testing.
• Familiarity with test design and planning.
• Current 'Top Secret' clearance.

Responsibilities

• Become a test team technical expert for 5th generation fighter aircraft testing.
• Assist the test director with quality analysis across test phases.
• Coordinate and schedule test support assets.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Oral communication

Written communication

Flexibility in work assignments

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

ASD Solutions is partnering with a well respected dynamic company to assist them with their hiring needs at Edwards Air Force Base. Our client relationships span years and insure that candidates are getting the best information about potential opportunities.

Job Description

• Will become a test team technical expert in various areas pertinent to the 5th generation fighter aircraft operational testing (e.g. F-35 capabilities, weapons, and tactics). Drafts operational effectiveness test plans, reports, and various supporting documents and briefings.
• Assists the test director in timely preparation of high-quality analysis across the varied test venues during all test phases.
• Contributes to all facets of test design and planning using in-depth knowledge of system under test, JOTT test policies, and test range capabilities.
• Attends meetings and conferences as required.
• Likely to perform one of more duties during periods of operational test: evaluates pilot / test participant mission briefs and debriefs, including the performance of the system under test, cockpit record media playback, and test range data to formulate an assessment of system effectiveness and mission capability.
• Coordinates and schedules test support assets, including ranges, airspace and adversaries.
• Perform as kill removal officer to remove blue or red air players in a timely manner.
• Reviews documents and briefings, comparing content with government disclosure documents.
• Coordinates documents and briefings for release to countries participating in F-35 operational test.

Qualifications

Education: Bachelor’s degree in related field.

Training and Experience : Previous experience with various areas pertinent to aircraft operational testing (e.g., capabilities, weapons, tactics, etc.). Previous experience with all facets of test design and planning. Previous experience with mission planning and aerospace coordination.

General Skills: Possess excellent interpersonal and oral communication skills; handle multiple tasks; flexible in work assignments; and work with little to no supervision. Ability to interface with customer. Excellent written skills, in English, for writing to technical and non-technical users.

Computer Skills: Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.

Security Clearance: Current “Top Secret” clearance with the ability to obtain Special Security Access (SAP).

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.