Operational Test & Evaluation (OT&E)
Join a community for professionals who evaluate systems in real-world, field, and user-driven environments to assess mission readiness and operational effectiveness.
Asteryx Solutions* was built on a simple idea: hiring should feel human again.
We help organizations find the right people and, more importantly, keep them. Staffing gets talent through the door. Retention makes them stay. Most companies focus on one. We focus on both.
We blend recruiting experience, analytics, culture insight, and a genuine respect for people to solve the problems traditional staffing overlooks. We support emerging and experienced talent, help teams grow with intention, and design retention strategies that make workplaces healthier, stronger, and more sustainable.
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About this Talent Community
This community is for professionals who conduct testing in real-world, field-based, or user-focused environments. Operational Test & Evaluation (OT&E) assesses how systems perform under realistic conditions, with soldier or end-user interaction, mission constraints, environmental variables, and operational stressors.
Whether your experience is field testing, operational assessments, data collection, user evaluation, instrumentation support, or test execution in mission environments, this community connects your background with future opportunities across defense, research, and applied systems testing.
Possible responsibilities in this field
These examples reflect what roles in this community may involve, depending on skill level and client needs.
• Supporting field tests, mission scenarios, and operational assessments
• Coordinating with units, operators, or end-users during test events
• Collecting data, observations, and performance measurements
• Preparing equipment, instrumentation, or test articles for field use
• Executing procedures and documenting real-world system behavior
• Supporting safety checks, logistics, and pre-test readiness
• Troubleshooting test issues or environmental constraints
• Collaborating with T&E teams, analysts, and program leadership
Examples of expected qualifications
Actual requirements will vary by role. These examples help determine alignment within this Talent Community.
• Experience with field testing, operational assessments, or mission-oriented environments
• Familiarity with test procedures, data collection workflows, or instrumentation
• Understanding of system behavior under real-world constraints
• Ability to work outdoors, in dynamic environments, or alongside operators
• Clearance eligibility for military or mission-focused testing
• Strong communication, observation skills, and technical adaptability
• Willingness to travel or support multi-day test events
• Commitment to accurate data capture and operational realism
What to expect
By joining this Talent Community, you’ll be considered for roles supporting field testing, user assessments, mission evaluations, instrumentation support, and applied operational test activities. We’ll reach out when opportunities align with your experience and strengths.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Asteryx Solutions* is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status under federal, state, or local law. All employment decisions are made based on qualifications, merit, and business needs.
Accessibility & Accommodation
If you need assistance completing an application or require accommodations during the hiring process, contact us at support@asteryxsolutions.com.
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About Asteryx Solutions*
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