Flight Test Analyst

Torch Technologies is currently seeking an Flight Test Analyst to assist with missile flight test resources planning, architecture development, and execution for the Missile Defense System (MDS) test program.

As a Flight Test Analyst your duties will include the following, but are not limited to:

• Perform assessments to determine the capabilities and readiness of instrumentation, launch and test support equipment, test ranges, ground and flight test safety systems, and test countdown documentation.
• Assist with developing test, range, and auxiliary sensor requirements and ensure they are reviewed and captured in the Universal Documentation System (UDS).
• Develop test resource architectures that will meet the customer requirements and objectives.
• Identify range and test resource conflicts with other MDA or non-MDA flight test schedules.
• Identify conflicts in the architecture for radar, optical, communications, GPS-based instrumentation, and telemetry coverage.
• Prepare schedules and coordinate deconfliction of test resource requirements with internal and external agencies.
• Assist the government with preparation and execution of planning meetings and working groups.
• Prepare briefings for formal reviews and other special topics. Work closely with analysts to oversee the telemetry link margin analysis (LMA) to ensure adequate telemetry coverage for the event.
• Travel is required for flight tests with potential deployments to Colorado Springs, CO; Vandenberg Space Force Base; White Sands Missile Range; Kwajalein; Wake Island; Kauai, HI; Kodiak, AK; or other test ranges.

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline, or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant, applicable experience.
• Active DoD secret clearance.
• U.S. Citizenship
• Missile flight test experience, understanding of telemetry, radar, and optical instrumentation, and familiarity with missile test ranges (RTS, PMRF, VSFB, WSMR, etc.).
• Demonstrated expertise in applying program analytical principles and practices to developmental and operational programs.
• Experience providing planning, monitoring, acquisition, and implementation support for complex systems.
• Strong knowledge, skills, and abilities in data and systems analysis.
• Ability to utilize, adapt, and develop analytic techniques and processes for both technical and administrative support activities.
• Proven ability to work collaboratively as part of a team and assist in solving complex problems involving test planning, integration, execution, and analysis.
• Experience establishing priorities and managing planning and readiness activities of MDS test events in accordance with approved Test issuances (e.g., CONOPS).
• Participation in all phases of program development, including concept planning, design and development, integration, testing, and verification at the MDS system, element, or component level.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with DoD testing desired
• Experience with DoD test execution desired
• Working knowledge of long-haul terrestrial and SATCOM communications, telemetry link margin analysis, Universal Documentation System (UDS), and cyber security a plus.

U.S. Citizenship Required for this position:Yes

Job Type:Regular Full-time

Security Clearance:Secret

Schedule:M-F; 8-5

Work Location:Huntsville, AL

Travel:0-20%

Relocation Assistance Available:No

Position Contingent Upon Award of Contract:No

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