Test & Evaluation Analytics Engineer

Responsibilities

• Support Developmental Test (DT) and Operational Test (OT) activities
• Analyze flight test and mission data to evaluate system performance
• Develop post-flight analytics and performance reports
• Build dashboards and visualization tools for test data insights
• Support verification and validation (V&V) of mission systems and software
• Identify anomalies, trends, and performance gaps in test data
• Collaborate with engineering, test pilots, and mission teams
• Contribute to continuous improvement of testing methodologies and analytics processes

Requirements

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Experience with data analysis and visualization tools (Python, SQL, Tableau, Power BI, etc.)
• Understanding of test and evaluation processes (DT/OT)
• Experience working with flight test or mission data
• Ability to interpret complex datasets and translate into actionable insights
• Strong communication skills to present findings to technical and non-technical stakeholders

Technologies

• Python
• SQL
• Tableau
• Power BI

Position Overview

We are seeking a highly analytical and detail-oriented Test & Evaluation Analytics Engineer to support advanced aerospace testing programs. This role concentrates on analyzing mission and flight test data to support both DT and OT activities.

Compensation

USD 40 per hour

Location

Chicago, IL onsite; multiple locations across the United States

Job Type

Contract

Note

Candidates must be eligible for Top Secret clearance

Preferred / Nice-to-Have

• Background in Aerospace Engineering or related field
• Exposure to flight test environments and mission systems
• Experience with post-flight data analysis and reporting
• Familiarity with defence or regulated industry programs
• Knowledge of sensor data and telemetry analytics

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Aerospace and data analytics hybrid background
• Hands-on experience with flight testing environments
• Strong understanding of mission systems and performance evaluation
• Detail-oriented with a passion for data-driven decision making

Work Environment

• Collaborative, cross-functional engineering and analytics teams
• High-impact, mission-critical programs
• Opportunity to work on cutting-edge aerospace testing and analytics initiatives

Summary

This role suits professionals who combine engineering expertise with data analytics to derive insights from complex testing environments, contributing to system reliability, performance validation, and mission success.