Flight Test Data Analyst for F/A-18 Integration

DCS Corp; Ridgecrest (CA); On-site; USD 73,000 - 93,000; Full time

Job summary

DCS Corp in Ridgecrest, CA seeks a Data Analyst for NAWCWD China Lake’s F-18 IPT. You will analyze data, build analysis tools, and report test results from F/A-18 C/D integration testing in a dynamic environment.

Requires a engineering background with 5+ years in flight test or related aircraft experience; U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain clearances are mandatory. Proficiency in MATLAB, Python, and C# is valued.

Qualifications

• US Citizenship required due to security requirements.
• Bachelor's degree in engineering with 5+ years of flight test/aircraft experience; or 13+ years with HS, or 7+ years with associate degree.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a secret clearance; ability to obtain Top Secret clearance.
• Ability to work with legacy avionics systems and understand assembly code.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; ability to liaise with outside agencies.

Responsibilities

• Design data analysis processes to assess performance of systems over development cycles.
• Perform timely and accurate analyses to support decision authorities (1553 Mux, MIDS).
• Develop data analysis tools for processing and reporting large data sets.
• Analyze test data (real-time and post-mission) to draw conclusions and assess mission results.
• Communicate test results to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Travel may be desired but not required.

Skills

Communication

Data interpretation

Time management

Team liaison

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

High school diploma with 13+ years experience

Associate degree with 7+ years experience

Tools

MATLAB

Python

C#

Job description

DCS Corp in Ridgecrest, CA seeks a Data Analyst for NAWCWD China Lake’s F-18 IPT. You will analyze data, build analysis tools, and report test results from F/A-18 C/D integration testing in a dynamic environment.

Requires a engineering background with 5+ years in flight test or related aircraft experience; U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain clearances are mandatory. Proficiency in MATLAB, Python, and C# is valued.