Odyssey Systems

Senior Test and Evaluation Specialist

Odyssey Systems$100K — $120K *
Aerospace & Defense
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Must be a US citizen
  • Secret clearance required
  • Associates degree plus 15 years of relevant experience, or Bachelor's degree with 10 years
  • Preferred: Associates degree plus 20 years, or Bachelor's in engineering with 15 years
  • Expertise in test concept and methodology development

Responsibilities

  • Provide technical and engineering support for T&E documentation and test processes
  • Utilize Design of Experiments methods for test planning and execution
  • Prepare criteria, analyses, specifications, and technical reports
  • Apply engineering techniques to analyze complex problems and data
  • Review and evaluate the quality and adequacy of test results
  • Develop innovative problem-solving methods for testing challenges
  • Evaluate and ensure operational relevance of test environments

Benefits

  • Full-time on-site position at Eglin AFB, FL
  • Potential for 9/80 work schedule option
  • Opportunities for innovative contributions in aerospace testing
  • Engagement with fourth generation aircraft acquisition missions
  • Involvement with a critical Air Force program
Full Job Description
Position Summary

Odyssey has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Test and Evaluation Specialist supporting fourth generation aircraft for an Air Force acquisition mission at Eglin AFB, FL. The candidate will provide test and evaluation technical and engineering support across test concept development, test methodology development, test plan development, test execution, and test reporting, including data reduction and analysis and end-user operational testing.

This is a full-time on-site position at Eglin Air Force Base, FL.

Responsibilities

Duties include, but not limited to:
  • Provide T&E technical and engineering support by documenting the review, test concept development, test methodology development, test plan development, test execution, and test reporting, data reduction and analysis, and end-user operational
  • Utilize and apply Design of Experiments methods to plan and conduct tests
  • Prepare (or advise others in the preparation of) criteria, computation/analyses, specifications, cost estimates test plans, and technical reports in the specific area of technical expertise.
  • Select and apply engineering techniques and procedures to analyze and evaluate specific problem, data, or other features of the work which are broad in scope and
  • Review and evaluate the quantity, quality, and overall adequacy of results and conclusions drawn from accomplishment of test engineering tasks.
  • Develop new and innovative approaches to problems encountered, and accomplish assigned tasks with efficiency, timeliness, and thoroughness.
  • Evaluate the configuration, capability, and operational relevance of test environments and ensure they are properly available for the thorough testing of software releases (e.g. fault insertion/fault identification).
  • De-conflict schedule conflicts between multiple releases, providing high quality analysis and recommendations to the program test lead.


Qualifications

Citizenship: Must be a US citizen

Minimum Required Qualifications

Clearance: Secret

Education and experience: Associates degree and 15 years of relevant experience; OR Bachelor's degree in related discipline and 10 years of relevant experience

Preferred Qualifications

Education and experience: Associates degree and 20 years of relevant experience; OR Bachelor's in engineering (ABET-accredited) and 15 years of relevant experience

Technical Skills
  • Test concept development and test methodology development
  • Test plan development, test execution, and test reporting
  • Data reduction and analysis
  • End-user operational testing support
  • Design of Experiments application for test planning and execution
  • Engineering techniques and procedures for complex problem/data analysis
  • Test environment configuration and operational relevance evaluation
  • Software release test support (fault insertion/fault identification)
  • Schedule de-confliction support across multiple releases

Interpersonal Skills
  • Ability to develop innovative approaches to complex test problems
  • Strong attention to quality, adequacy, and completeness of test results and conclusions
  • Ability to deliver thorough, timely, and efficient task execution
  • Ability to provide clear analysis and recommendations to program test leadership

Additional Information

Location: Eglin AFB, FL

Travel: Travel may be required per the customer's discretion.

Work Environment: Onsite

9/80 work schedule option may be available

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About Odyssey Systems

Odyssey Systems is an information technology company based in Rockville, Maryland. It was founded in 1997 and provides a range of IT services to government agencies and private sector clients. Odyssey Systems specializes in software development, data analytics, and cybersecurity. The company has a team of over 500 employees and has worked with clients such as the Department of Defense, the Department of Homeland Security, and the National Institutes of Health. Odyssey Systems is committed to providing innovative solutions to its clients and helping them achieve their goals.
Learn more about Odyssey Systems
Size
500 employees
Industry
Founded
1997
Revenue
$100 million

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