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JT4 · 1 day ago

Operations Test Analyst III

Edwards, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$94K/yr - $130K/yr

4+ years exp

JT4, LLC provides engineering and technical support to multiple western test ranges for the U.S. Air Force, Space Force, and Navy. The role of Operations Test Analyst III involves conducting and leading flight test operations, ensuring aircraft readiness, and collaborating with various teams to improve test efficiency.

GovernmentManufacturingProduct Design

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Maintaining Flight Test discipline when executing a test mission in the mission control room

Planning, test reporting, and scheduling mission requirements for ground and flight tests by developing and maintaining flight test support materials including flight/ground test cards

Determine and communicate aircraft test and configuration requirements to the responsible discipline engineering, maintenance, and flight operations teams to ensure aircraft readiness

Conduct test missions from a control room

Perform Test Conductor duties after all qualification criteria have been met

Lead the control room team, test mission briefings, and post-flight debriefs

Collaborating across a broad spectrum of individuals and disciplines

Developing plans for upcoming testing

Briefing and conducting ground and flight testing in a Mission Control Room (MCR) and debriefing the test team

Evaluating test results and working to resolve any issues encountered

Leading and implementing process improvements to increase test efficiency

Qualification

Flight Test OperationsControl Room ManagementTest PlanningSituational AwarenessCrew Resource ManagementCommunication SkillsInnovative MindsetAirmanship SkillsAnalytical SkillsPlanning/Organizing Skills

Required

Completion of technical training and at least 10 years of related experience; or an associate degree and 7 years of related experience; or a related bachelor's degree (engineering, math, computer science, or physics) and 4 years of related experience; or a related Master's degree and 2 years of related experience

The incumbent must understand concepts, principles, and practices of engineering and analysis to enable the employee to serve as a technical authority on projects relating to the specific programs

The position requires knowledge and skill sufficient to apply the latest developments in technology to solve problems in the specialty area

The incumbent must maintain excellent communication and analytical skills and working knowledge of computer systems and integrated software application programs

The incumbent must possess a valid, state-issued driver's license

The Operations/Test Analyst must be able to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance up to top secret with special access

Must be a U.S. citizen

Preferred

Above average and effective communication and coordination skills

Experience and understanding of control room conduct, principles of Situational Awareness, and Crew Resource Management (CRM)

Ability to interface with all levels of Combined Test Force (CTF) management including Program Managers, Engineers, Test Conductors, and military personnel

Innovative mindset is an absolute plus for this opportunity

Airmanship skills (prior military flying as a Pilot, FTE, and/or FAA general aviation flying experience)