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Operations Test Analyst V

JT4, North Las Vegas, NV, United States


JT4 provides engineering and technical support to multiple western test ranges for the U.S. Air Force and Navy under the Joint Range Technical Services Contract, better known as J-Tech II. We develop and maintain realistic integrated test and training environments, and prepare our nation's war-fighting aircraft, weapons systems, and aircrews for today's missions and tomorrow's global challenges.

Job Summary – Essential Functions and Duties

Assists in developmental and 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.

Provide or assist with leadership, organization, vision, innovation, and supervisory skills to a technical branch.

Provide detailed technical expertise on the test process, range environment, and capability.

Perform as EW, RF, and protocol subject matter expert in a specialized area.

Improve processes, systems, and procedures to obtain efficiencies.

Develop advanced data analysis tools, processes, or products for complex analysis.

Provide analytical mentorship to mid‑level and junior analysts.

Analyze pre‑test predictions to design test events and profiles, define data‑collection requirements and go‑no‑go criteria to meet complex test objectives; brief complex mission execution plans.

Conduct and direct complex test activities from control centers and provide expert system performance monitoring.

Range Position Description

Provide simulation support for the Joint Simulation Environment project at Nellis AFB, building simulations to support USAF operational test and training missions.

Perform control‑room functions, including role‑playing for constructive air assets, to support test and training exercises.

Assist in developing test planning, test conduct, test processes, test reports, operational procedures, data deliverables, and safety packages.

Configure the battle space, perform post‑test reconfigurations, and prepare the virtual environment with customer‑defined threat lay‑downs.

Develop and implement threat configurations, SUT configurations, and weapons configurations.

Operate and act as a flyer/operator within the simulation environment to support verification and validation.

Training and Mentorship

Instruct, mentor, and demonstrate to fellow flyers and engineers the threat system, operations, sensor systems, communication and navigation systems, and Pilot Vehicle Interface (PVI).

Modeling and Simulation

Provide modeling and simulation support for the development, upgrade, operations, and integration of constructive, real‑time, and virtual piloted simulators.

Engineering Support

Provide operations engineering support for test planning working groups, design reviews, and other related testing activities.

Requirements – Education, Technical, and Work Experience

Completion of technical training and at least 20 years of related experience; or an associate degree and 16 years of related experience; or a related bachelor’s degree (engineering, math, computer science, or physics) and 14 years of related experience; or a related master’s degree and 10 years of related experience.

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.

Must be a U.S. citizen.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

Benefits active on Day 1

Life Insurance

Health Savings Accounts/FSA’s

Disability Insurance

Paid Time Off

401(k) Plan Options with Employer Match

JT4 will match 50%, up to an 8% contribution

100% immediate vesting

Tuition Reimbursement

Other Responsibilities
Each employee must read, understand, and implement the general and specific operational, safety, quality, and environmental requirements of all plans, procedures, and policies pertaining to their job.

Working Conditions
This position is performed in a typical office environment with no unusual hazards. There is occasional lifting of up to 20 pounds, constant sitting while using a computer terminal, constant use of sight abilities while reviewing documents, constant use of speech/hearing abilities for communication, and constant mental alertness. The incumbent must possess planning/organizing skills and must be able to work under deadline.

Disclaimer
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by personnel assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of persons so classified.

Tasking is in support of a Federal Government Contract that requires U.S. citizenship. Some jobs may require a candidate to be eligible for a government security clearance, state‑issued driver's license or other licenses/certifications, and the inability to obtain and maintain the required clearance, license or certification may affect an employee's ability to maintain employment.

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