System Test Analyst

Qualis is seeking a highly qualified Test Analyst with experience in operating, developing, or testing components of the Missile Defense Agency systems to join a dynamic team to conduct operational test and evaluation efforts. The portfolio of programs that could be tested include the Long-Range Discrimination Radar, Space-Based Infrared System, Ballistic Missile Defense System Overhead Persistent Infrared Architecture, Command and Control, Battle Management and Communications, and Upgraded Early Warning radar. We work closely with our government customer to plan, execute, and report on operationally realistic tests events to identify system strengths and limitations. Write detailed test plans and procedures that identify test events, data collection methods, and analysis techniques. Analyze data collected during test events and write test reports that detail test findings and recommendations. Job location is Schriever SFB, CO.

Primary Duties:

• Research system mission and expected performance parameters to build test scope consisting of relevant Critical Operational Issues, Objectives, and Measures of Effectiveness and Suitability.
• Identify viable and operationally realistic test methods to be used to obtain test data. Methods may include live fire events, virtual events, Hardware-In-The-Loop events, subsystem testing, events involving digital simulations, or other events as needed.
• Develop a test approach that includes adequate data sampling to perform definitive statistical analysis.
• Plan and conduct dry runs to validate expected data collection and data analysis methods
• Develop documentation to include test plans, test execution procedures, data analysis plans, evaluation reports, and required briefings.
• Create surveys to evaluate system acceptability of documentation, training, safety, and other areas as applicable.
• Direct data collection activities and verify all required evaluation objectives are complete.
• Evaluate data and assess system performance using the collected evaluation data, the validated truth data, and the methodologies and tools developed during evaluation planning.
• Use statistical analysis tools such as Matlab or JMP to parse test data to determine system performance.
• Submit deficiency reports when problems are identified that limit system performance or for system enhancements that should be incorporated in future upgrades
• Write technical reports to accurately describe results and problems encountered during test events.
• Present evaluation results and recommendations for customer review and comment, ensure all documents and briefings comply with higher headquarters guidance.
• Assist other analysts by reviewing and providing constructive comments to planning documents, technical reports, final report briefings or other documents and needed.

Requirements

Relevant Experience:

• Journeyman--5 years of technical experience in Missile Defense, DoD, or USAF/USSF Operational Test and Evaluation test design, analysis, and test reporting in operational environments. An additional four (4) years of direct relevant technical experience may be substituted for Journeyman education requirements, for a total of nine (9) years of experience.

Education/Certification:

• Journeyman--Bachelor’s degree in Statistics, Math or Engineering.

Additional Requirements/Certifications:

• Experience with Matlab, JMP or other data analysis programs is highly desired
• Understanding of Design of Experiments (DoE) fundamentals.
• Possess working knowledge of USAF and USSF test and evaluation directives.
• Background in Operational Testing (OT) is desired.
• Space 200, Space 300, or Missile Defense training courses is desired.

SECURITY CLEARANCE: TOP SECRET/SCI

TRAVEL: Travel will be required, 10-15%

Benefits

Qualis Corporation is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse and talented workforce who can contribute to the mission and vision of the Company. Our employees are our greatest asset and we promote a positive work environment, teamwork, professional growth, innovation, community involvement, flexible scheduling and a family-friendly work environment.

Equal Opportunity Employer/M/F/Vet/Disabled and a Participant in E-Verify