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Test & Evaluation Analytics Engineer

NavitasPartners Chicago, IL

Chicago, IL

2d ago

$40+/hr Contract Analyst Analytics Business Intelligence

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Job Description

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.

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