Avionics Data Processing & Flight Test Specialist

DCS Corporation; Ridgecrest (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

DCS Corporation in Ridgecrest, CA seeks a data processing technician to execute post-flight processing, formatting, and reduction of avionics data from flight tests. The role also manages storage media and maintains logs per DoD guidelines, with QA checks and collaboration with instrumentation engineers. Onsite only on a 9/80 schedule; travel up to 12 weeks/yr as needed.

The candidate must hold U.S. citizenship, have a relevant degree/experience, and be eligible for Top Secret clearance.

Qualifications

• Citizenship required for clearance eligibility.
• Education levels must match the listed combinations with corresponding experience.
• Ability to obtain and maintain Top Secret clearance.
• Onsite at China Lake, CA under a 9/80 flex schedule; not remote.
• Willingness to travel up to 12 weeks per year.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.
• DoD 8570/8140 IAT Level II baseline certification.
• Windows OS Certification or equivalent.
• Strong Windows and Linux proficiency.
• Excellent written and verbal communication with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Execute post-flight processing, extraction, formatting, and reduction of avionics data.
• Coordinate processing pipelines for new data configurations dictated by programmatic changes or airborne hardware upgrades.
• Manage physical and digital data storage media per DoD security guidelines and maintain operational logs.
• Perform QA checks to identify data dropouts, frame errors, time-sync issues, or hardware anomalies in collaboration with engineers.
• Assist the airborne instrumentation team with pre-flight checkouts.
• Generate, format, and deliver tailored data products to project engineers, test pilots, and flight test conductors.
• Assist in evaluating ground data-processing capabilities to ensure compatibility with onboard architectures.
• Troubleshoot desktop systems, install software, and perform standard OS maintenance.
• Deploy, setup, and cable manage local IT equipment and network devices.
• Provide on-site support for technical queries and system access.
• Monitor system health and ensure security policy alignment.

Skills

Post-flight data processing

DoD security compliance

Windows/Linux proficiency

Security clearance readiness

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Associate Degree

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree

Job description

DCS Corporation in Ridgecrest, CA seeks a data processing technician to execute post-flight processing, formatting, and reduction of avionics data from flight tests. The role also manages storage media and maintains logs per DoD guidelines, with QA checks and collaboration with instrumentation engineers. Onsite only on a 9/80 schedule; travel up to 12 weeks/yr as needed.

The candidate must hold U.S. citizenship, have a relevant degree/experience, and be eligible for Top Secret clearance.