Test Analyst (26-236)

Who is Trace3 ? Trace3 is a leading Transformative IT Authority, providing unique technology solutions and consulting services to our clients. Equipped with elite engineering and dynamic innovation, we empower IT executives and their organizations to achieve competitive advantage through a process of Integrate, Automate, Innovate. Our culture at Trace3 embodies the spirit of a startup with the advantage of a scalable business. Employees can grow their career and have fun while doing it! Trace3 is headquartered in Irvine, California. We employ more than 1,200 people all over the United States. Our major field office locations include Denver, Indianapolis, Grand Rapids, Lexington, Los Angeles, Louisville, Texas, San Francisco. Ready to discover the possibilities that live in technology? Come Join Us! Street-Smart - Thriving in Dynamic Times We are flexible and resilient in a fast-changing environment. We continuously innovate and drive constructive change while keeping a focus on the “big picture.” We exercise sound business judgment in making high-quality decisions in a timely and cost-effective manner. We are highly creative and can dig deep within ourselves to find positive solutions to different problems. Juice - The “Stuff” it takes to be a Needle Mover We get things done and drive results. We lead without a title, empowering others through a can-do attitude. We look forward to the goal, mentally mapping out every checkpoint on the pathway to success, and visualizing what the final destination looks and feels like. Teamwork - Humble, Hungry and Smart We are humble individuals who understand how our job impacts the company's mission. We treat others with respect, admit mistakes, give credit where it’s due and demonstrate transparency. We “bring the weather” by exhibiting positive leadership and solution-focused thinking. We hug people in their trials, struggles, and failures – not just their success. We appreciate the individuality of the people around us. JOB SUMMARY: We have an immediate need for a Test Analyst to support the organization and execution of Flight and Ground Tests. This role is responsible for assessing test success, identifying required resources, developing mission objectives, creating data archival and analysis plans, and preparing post-mission reports. The position also supports test coordination, configuration management, test architecture development, and event execution across integrated test activities. SUMMARY OF ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Support the organization and participation in Flight and Ground Tests. Identify required resources for test activities. Develop and understand mission objectives for systems under test. Develop data archival and analysis plans. Prepare post-mission reports. Support and navigate event board approval structures, including MDIOC and BMDSS support processes, the MDA/BC approval chain, and National Team engineering boards (PERB, CEAT). Support configuration management and control of test resources, articles, and data collection tools. Serve as the Integration and Test (I&T) liaison to other test participants and test managers. Coordinate with project leads of various experiments to support event execution across the I&T mission. Develop and maintain the test architecture, including all articles under test. Develop supplemental procedures needed for successful test execution. REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE: Understanding of systems engineering processes and logistics principles, including artifact generation such as: Specifications Interface Control Documents (ICDs) System Architecture Descriptions Use Cases Trade Studies Understanding of systems engineering, systems design, and development. Experience working in an integrated team environment with systems, software, and specialty engineers using NT or similar processes and methods. Ability to develop briefings and communicate complex technical concepts in writing. Strong verbal and written communication skills. Ability…