Test & Evaluation (T&E) Engineer/Analyst

Spectrum is seeking highly qualified Engineers and/or Analysts to support Operational Test & Evaluation (OT&E) programs located in Kern, CA.Key Roles And ResponsibilitiesAs an Engineer/Analyst you will advise and assist our customer with operational test planning, execution, and reporting. You will provide daily technical assistance in developing test objectives and test plans, test execution, result analysis, and reporting to support operational effectiveness, suitability, and/or mission capability evaluations.Experience:For all positions, possess a continuum of academic education and professional training, and experience commensurate with the specific position, along with experience within the DoD systems acquisition enterprise (DoDD 5000.01 and the Adaptive Acquisition Framework)Specific position(s) will require appropriate level of technical knowledge, experience and recognized ability to perform tasks within the technical/professional disciplineKnowledge, Skills, and Abilities:Knowledge of military aircraft flight test engineering—preferably Operational T&E, including test scenario development; integrated testing (combined Developmental/ Operational); use of Modeling and Simulation (M&S) tools, plus validation, verification and accreditation (VV&A) of models; and a wide range of hardware and software systems. Prefer Knowledge/Training/Experience with Design of Experiments (DoE) concepts, statistical principles, data analytics, including analytical techniques, methodologies, statistical processes, and applicable commercial software applicationsSkilled in using Microsoft Office product suite (Word, Outlook, Excel, and Access). Ability to learn new software applications for data analytics and statistical analysisKnowledge of the handling, processing and disposition of highly confidential informationAbility to plan and organize work, adapt to meet deadlines and work under pressureAbility to work both independently and as a team memberRequirementsSecurity Clearance:Due to the sensitivity of customer requirements, U.S. Citizenship is required. An active, fully adjudicated DoD Security clearance required. The required clearance level is dependent upon position and project assignment, and may include: Secret, Top Secret, and NATO endorsements; plus, selected hires must be eligible for special access programs (SAP) to perform assignmentsEducation:Requires a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in a technical field from a Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math (STEM) based programA Master of Science degree in a technical field from a STEM based program is desired. BenefitsHealth Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)Short Term & Long Term DisabilityTraining & DevelopmentWellness ResourcesStock Option Plan