Flight Test JMPS Lab Analyst & Mission Planning Specialist

DCS Corp; Ridgecrest (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

DCS Corp is seeking a Lab Analyst/Technician to provide dedicated technical, systems administration, and planning support across lab, ground, and flight test events. You will maintain JMPS systems for IPTs, TPOs, flight test squadrons and partner agencies.

In a high-tempo environment, you will deploy software, harden operating systems, load mission data, and perform pre-test validation. You will liaise with engineers and aircrew to troubleshoot anomalies in real time and document deficiencies

Qualifications

• U.S. Citizenship is required.
• Secret clearance current, ability to obtain Top-secret clearance.
• On-site work eligibility; this position is not remote.
• Travel required: 15-30%.
• DoD 8570.01-M / 8140 Compliance: IAT Level II certification (e.g., Security+).

Responsibilities

• Install, upgrade, and configure JMPS framework, MPEs, and components across platforms.
• Perform OS security patches and IAVA compliance.
• Conduct final system build checks and acceptance tests for active testing.
• Provide mission planning SME support to Flight Test Engineers, System Engineers, and aircrew.
• Import/validate Aircraft Mission Data, COMSEC materials, EW libraries, and navigation databases (e.g., DAFIF).
• Ensure planning assets are ready for DT/OT events across lab, ground, and flight test.
• Provide on-site planning support during test events and adjust plans as needed.
• Analyze planning software failures, data loads, and hardware failures.
• Document deficiencies and reproduce defects for fixes; maintain logs and tracking sheets.
• Recommend workflow improvements to boost lab readiness.

Skills

JMPS configuration

Security hardening

Mission data handling

Flight test liaison

DoD data/COMSEC handling

System & lab operations

Problem analysis

Documentation & logs

Process improvement

Education

High school diploma + 10 years experience

Associate’s degree + 4 years experience

Bachelor’s degree + 2+ years experience

Job description

DCS Corp is seeking a Lab Analyst/Technician to provide dedicated technical, systems administration, and planning support across lab, ground, and flight test events. You will maintain JMPS systems for IPTs, TPOs, flight test squadrons and partner agencies.

In a high-tempo environment, you will deploy software, harden operating systems, load mission data, and perform pre-test validation. You will liaise with engineers and aircrew to troubleshoot anomalies in real time and document deficiencies