Avionics Data Processing & Test Specialist

New Directions Technologies, Inc; Ridgecrest (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 89,000; Full time

Job summary

New Directions Technologies, Inc. in Ridgecrest, CA is seeking a Data Processing & Avionics Test Specialist for DoD flight test operations. This 100% onsite role focuses on data processing, post-flight reduction, real-time displays, and initial quality analysis for F/A-18 telemetry.

You will work with test conductors, instrumentation teams, and software developers, maintaining data integrity, executing pipelines, and supporting IT tasks on site under a 9/80 schedule.

Qualifications

• Must have DoD security clearance eligibility or ability to obtain Top Secret clearance.
• Experience with Windows and Linux operating systems; strong written and verbal communication.
• Ability to write and maintain scripts (Python, PowerShell, Batch, or MATLAB) to automate data tasks.

Responsibilities

• Execute post-flight processing, extraction, formatting, and reduction of F/A-18 avionics data.
• Coordinate processing pipelines for new data configurations due to program changes or hardware upgrades.
• Manage data storage media with routine sanitization in compliance with DoD guidelines; track logs.

Skills

Windows OS

Linux OS

Python scripting

PowerShell scripting

DoD 8570 IAT Level II

Security clearance

Education

Education & Experience Requirements

Job description

New Directions Technologies, Inc. in Ridgecrest, CA is seeking a Data Processing & Avionics Test Specialist for DoD flight test operations. This 100% onsite role focuses on data processing, post-flight reduction, real-time displays, and initial quality analysis for F/A-18 telemetry.

You will work with test conductors, instrumentation teams, and software developers, maintaining data integrity, executing pipelines, and supporting IT tasks on site under a 9/80 schedule.