Flight-Test Data Processing & Avionics Specialist

DCS Corp; Ridgecrest, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

DCS Corp in Ridgecrest, CA is seeking a Data Processing & Avionics Test Specialist for flight-test telemetry data processing, reduction, and delivery. The role supports real-time display, quality analysis, and security-compliant data handling, with a 9/80 schedule and 100% onsite work at China Lake.

It requires a DoD security clearance, relevant data/IT experience, and the ability to travel up to 12 weeks yearly. Strong Windows/Linux skills and scripting are preferred.

Qualifications

• U.S. Citizenship required due to sensitivity.
• Education options include high school diploma or higher with relevant experience.
• Ability to obtain and maintain DoD security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Execute post-flight processing, extraction, formatting, and reduction of F/A-18 avionics data.
• Coordinate processing pipelines for new data configurations dictated by program changes or hardware upgrades.
• Manage data storage media and perform routine media sanitization per DoD guidelines.
• Perform quality assurance checks for dropouts, frame errors, and time-sync issues; log issues with cross-functional teams.
• Assist airborne instrumentation team with pre-flight checkouts.
• Deliver tailored data products to project engineers and test conductors.
• Travel up to 12 weeks per year for detachment operations.

Skills

Top Secret clearance

Windows proficiency

Linux proficiency

Scripting (Python/PowerShell)

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Associate Degree

Bachelor’s Degree

Master’s Degree

Tools

Windows OS Certification

Job description

DCS Corp in Ridgecrest, CA is seeking a Data Processing & Avionics Test Specialist for flight-test telemetry data processing, reduction, and delivery. The role supports real-time display, quality analysis, and security-compliant data handling, with a 9/80 schedule and 100% onsite work at China Lake.

It requires a DoD security clearance, relevant data/IT experience, and the ability to travel up to 12 weeks yearly. Strong Windows/Linux skills and scripting are preferred.