Senior Test and Evaluation Specialist

Odyssey Systems Consulting Group, Ltd.

Niceville, Florida

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
ABET (Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology), Acceptance Testing, Air Force, Analysis Skills, Business Operations, Cost Estimates, Data Analysis, Data Reduction, Develop Methodologies, Ecosystems, Experiment Design, Funding, Help Desk, Leadership, Military Operations, Operational Audit, Operational Support, Problem Solving Skills, Quality Assurance Methodology, Software Administration, Software Testing, Support Documentation, System Integration (SI), Technical Support, Test Plan/Schedule, Testing, Time Management, United States Citizen, Willing to Travel
LOCATION
Niceville, Florida
POSTED
3 days ago
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 are 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 test
  • 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: Top Secret

Education and experience: Associates + 15 years in Related Discipline OR Bachelor’s in Related Discipline + 10 years Relevant Experience

 

Preferred Qualifications

Clearance: Top Secret

Education and experience: Associates + 20 years in relevant experience OR Bachelor’s in engineering (ABET-accredited) + 15 years 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. 

Onsite

 

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Company Overview:

Odyssey Systems is a world-class technical, engineering, and integration company serving the warfighting ecosystem with airborne integration, ISR, C2, and warfighter readiness capabilities. Odyssey meets the military’s operational needs by integrating layered defense systems from equipment, technology, and services to data, information, and business operations. We streamline defense acquisition and sustainment, engineering the technical battlefield with domain-specific proficiency to ensure lethality. Odyssey is dedicated to excellent contract execution, peak organizational performance, and fostering a workplace built on employee care.

 

Odyssey is proud to live out our core values of commitment, ambition, and respect in our work and communities through OdysseyCares, a philanthropic group focused on giving back through direct donations, an employer match program, and volunteering events.

 

Please note: Final compensation for this position will be determined by various factors such as the Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, relevant work experience, specific skills and competencies, geographic location, education, and certifications.

 

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

About the Company

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Odyssey Systems Consulting Group, Ltd.

Established in 1997, Odyssey Systems Consulting Group, Ltd. is a leading provider of management, analytical, and technical support services for government and private-sector customers. Odyssey delivers innovative solutions in response to complex and challenging customer requirements.

Our portfolio of successful projects demonstrates our ability to efficiently plan, staff, and manage efforts of all scopes and sizes. Our employees provide tailored functional expertise in technology, engineering, and management principles. We offer vast experience in acquisition strategy development and document generation; source selection support; cost, schedule, and performance management; systems engineering and analysis; risk management; cost/benefit and earned value analysis; computer-based training development; communication planning and operations; and lifecycle sustainment and product support. Odyssey also offers research and acquisition support services to the DoD medical domain, leading DoD medical mission support through several prime services contracts.

A six-time Inc. 5000 honoree, Odyssey has earned recognition on the 2019 Inc. 5000 as one of the most successful companies in America. In Inc.’s annual guide to the 5,000 fastest-growing privately held companies in the U.S., we were ranked #162 in the Government Services category, delivering a wide range of services to DoD customers and beyond.

COMPANY SIZE
1,000 to 1,499 employees
INDUSTRY
Aerospace and Defense
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
Paid Sick Days, Parking, Professional Development, 401K, Employee Referral Program, Flexible Spending Accounts, Employee Events, Retirement / Pension Plans, Tuition Reimbursement, Life Insurance, Military Leave, On Site Cafeteria
FOUNDED
1997
WEBSITE
http://www.odysseyconsult.com