51T Test and Evaluation

Core Skills

• test and evaluation planning
• requirements analysis and traceability
• test case and experiment design
• data collection and instrumentation planning
• statistical analysis and reporting
• risk management and mitigation planning
• technical documentation and report writing
• project and resource management
• stakeholder communication and briefing
• operational assessment and user feedback integration

Civilian Career Paths

• Project Management
• Mechanical Engineering
• IT Management

Training & Development

What the Work Involves

• Estimate production costs, cost saving methods, and the effects of product design changes on expenditures for management review, action, and control.
• Plan and establish sequence of operations to fabricate and assemble parts or products and to promote efficient utilization.
• Analyze statistical data and product specifications to determine standards and establish quality and reliability objectives of finished product.
• Confer with clients, vendors, staff, and management personnel regarding purchases, product and production specifications, manufacturing capabilities, or project status.
• Communicate with management and user personnel to develop production and design standards.

Typical preparation for these civilian roles: a four-year degree or equivalent experience.