Tekla Research, Inc. · 1 month ago
Test & Evaluation Specialist
Lexington Park, MD
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$80K/yr - $100K/yr
4+ years expTekla Research, Inc. is seeking a Test & Evaluation Specialist to provide technical and analytical support for operational testing of aircraft systems. The role involves test planning, operational test exercise design, modeling and simulation support, and data analysis.
AerospaceLogisticsProfessional Services
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Assist in the development of Critical Operational Issues (COI) for operational assessments and evaluations
Assist in the development of Mission-Based Test Design Framework, in conjunction with mission-based COIs
Conduct background research and provide analytical support and recommendations for the development of data collection plans for testing operational effectiveness and suitability
Draft Test and Evaluation Master Plan (TEMP) input and comments in accordance with the DOT&E TEMP Guidebook/latest guidance
Document test planning support information in the Mission Based Test and Evaluation System (MBTES)
Design and plan test operations in support of Integrated Testing, OT or Tactics Exercise
Devise test matrices and procedures for Integrated Testing and OT
Determine data collection/reduction/reconstruction requirements
Provide support in conducting liaison with model proponents, Independent Verification and Validation (IV&V) agents
Develop methods and practices for how M&S can be used to supplement Integrated Testing and OT
Assist briefing test/exercise participants, emphasizing the event objectives and specific data-gathering requirements for each participant
Observe test events to collect test data and provide technical reports
Perform data reduction and analysis of data to ensure data validity, prior to more detailed data processing
Correlate data using statistical techniques to analyze operational effectiveness and suitability tests
Assist in the development of deficiency reports (blue/gold sheets)
Assist in the development of draft test reports
Qualification
Required
Must be U.S. Citizen
Clearance Required: TopSecret
Education: Bachelor's degree in a STEM field of study
Experience: Four or more years (within the last 8) of specialized experience in developmental or operational test and evaluation of tactical aircraft, weapons, software or systems
Benefits
Medical, Dental, & Vision Plan
Short- and long-term disability
Accidental death & dismemberment
401K retirement & matching
Tuition assistance program
Direct deposit
Leave package
11 paid federal holidays
Company
Tekla Research, Inc.
Tekla Research is a company at the forefront of aviation defense technology for over a decade.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Kevin Wilcutt
Chief Operating Officer
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