Test & Evaluation Analytics Engineer

The Test & Evaluation Analytics Engineer will analyze mission and flight test data to support developmental and operational testing, bridging aerospace engineering with data analytics to drive mission validation and performance improvement.

Location

Chicago, IL (onsite). Multiple locations across United States.

Compensation

USD 40 per hour

Job Type

Contract

Clearance

Top Secret clearance eligibility required.

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 focuses on analyzing mission and flight test data to support both developmental testing (DT) and operational testing (OT) activities.

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 + 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 is ideal for professionals who enjoy combining engineering expertise with data analytics to drive insights from complex testing environments. You will play a key role in ensuring system reliability, performance validation, and mission success.