Ops/Test Analyst - China Lake CA
JT4About the role
JT4, LLC provides engineering and technical support to multiple western test ranges for the U.S. Air Force, Space Force, and Navy under the Joint Range Technical Services Contract, better known as J-Tech II. JT4 develops and maintains realistic, integrated test and training environments and prepares our nation's war-fighting aircraft, weapons systems, and aircrews for today's missions and tomorrow's global challenges.
JT4 China Lake is seeking an experienced Ops/Test Analyst. The role is responsible for assisting in software developmental/operational testing of internal and external customer systems. Interface between instrumentation engineers and test customers to ensure that parametric data required is available for test data analysis and accurately reflects the system configuration and operational characteristics.
**An ideal candidate will have an active Secret clearance**
**This position is located at China Lake and is not eligible for telework***
RANGE POSITION DESCRIPTION
Assists in software developmental/operational testing of internal and external customer systems.
- Contribute as a member of a small project team
- Contribute to maintaining and improving software test process
- Assist in the creation and execution of software test plans, test cases, and test scripts
- Assist in identifying, tracking, and documenting defects and anomalies in software
- Collaborate with team on fixing identified defects and anomalies of software
- Assist in creating, maintaining, and reviewing automated software tests
- Assist in creating test runs
- Contribute feedback to requirements and design
- Knowledge of software development lifecycle process
- Interest in software development, with the ability to develop simple systems or prototypes and apply a strong understanding of software functionality to support effective testing and quality assurance
- Strong Query Skills: able to write complex queries to verify results
- Provide QA related support as requested
JOB DUTIES - ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Contribute as a member of a small project team
- Contribute basic knowledge on the test process
- Contribute basic knowledge on EW, RF, or Protocols
- Develop basic data analysis tools, processes, or products for analysis
- Analyze pre-test predictions to define data collection requirements
- Assist in the conduct of test activities from control centers
- Order, QC and analyze data
- Identify and resolve basic data anomalies
- Provide related support as requested
REQUIREMENTS - EDUCATION, TECHNICAL, AND WORK EXPERIENCE
Completion of technical training and four (4) years of related experience; or an associate degree and two (2) years of related experience or a related bachelor’s degree (engineering, math, computer science, or physics). 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.
In addition, an Operations/Test Analyst I must possess the following qualifications:
- Must maintain excellent communications and analytical skills
- Must possess working knowledge of computer systems and integrated software application programs
- Must qualify for and maintain a government security clearance
- Must possess a valid state-issued driver’s license
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