Team Hornet Data Analyst

New Directions Technologies, Inc; Ridgecrest (CA); On-site; USD 79,000 - 104,000; Full time

Job summary

NAWCWD China Lake invites applications for a Data Analyst within the F-18 IPT. You will analyze data, create analysis tools, and report test results for F/A-18 C/D integration testing, contributing to engineering reviews and system performance assessments.

The role emphasizes learning complex aircraft data, developing automated analyses, and supporting live test missions with timely data delivery across ground, lab, and flight environments.

Qualifications

• U.S. citizenship is required.
• Bachelor's degree in engineering with related flight-test/avionics experience preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret complex technical data and use multiple data sets.
• Excellent written and spoken communication to coordinate with agencies and contractors.
• Eligibility to obtain Top Secret clearance.

Responsibilities

• Analyze flight-test data and develop analysis tools to evaluate system performance.
• Prepare and report test results to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Design data collection requirements and test scenarios for ground, lab, and flight tests.
• Support test planning and execution, including instrumentation and data recording.
• Work with emulators/simulators to integrate multi-system data during testing.
• Interface with government agencies and contractors to ensure Navy interests are met.

Skills

Data analysis

Matlab

Python

C#

SQL

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

Emulators

Simulators

Job description

Team Hornet Data Analyst - ID#:JR-2026-172

Location:

China Lake, CA

Status:

Full Time

Job Description:

The F-18 Integrated Product Team (IPT) at NAWCWD China Lake has an opening for a Data Analyst
(DA). The team member will be working in a dynamic environment and will be responsible for analyzing data, creating analysis tools, and reporting test results of F/ A-18 C/D integration testing.
System Engineering functions:
The DA will support technical engineering reviews, understand system requirements, learn the technical details of the F/ A-18 C/D Integration effort, and apply that knowledge to help execute a dynamic test program.
Review system level documentation and provide changes and recommendations.
Interface with other government agencies and work with contractors on acquisition programs to assure that the Navy's interests are met.
Test planning and execution functions:
Actively participate in test planning of ground, laboratory, and flight test events to ensure decision quality test data is collected.
Develop test support, instrumentation, and data recording requirements to facilitate collection of critical flight test data.
Develop requirements for test scenarios and associated documentation in flight cards and lab test procedures.
Develop test methods for evaluating performance and designs test scenario(s) to yield valid and measurable quantitative test results.
Participate in pre- and post-test briefings and advise on system troubleshooting and behavior.
Assess and resolve engineering issues real time during test missions.
Participate in lab testing.
Perform tests using emulators and simulators and support the integration of multiple emulators and simulators.
Data analysis functions:
Design data analysis processes to assess the performance of various systems and system concepts over development cycles.
Perform timely and accurate analysis to support decision authorities. The ideal candidate will have analysis experience in aircraft 1553 Mux, and MIDS, as well as the adaptability to quickly learn how to analyze other data types.
Develop data analysis tools to streamline and automate data analysis, processing, and reporting, to include handling large data sets.
Analyzes test data (real-time and post-mission) to understand test results, draw conclusions and assess mission results.
Communicate test results verbally and in writing to technical and non-technical audiences.
Leverage analytical studies to evaluate and advise on system architecture or potential alternative solutions.
Report systems performance in official Navy T&E reports.
Travel may be desired of the incumbent but is not a requirement for this position

Education and Work Experience Requirements:

8400
Due to the sensitivity of customer related requirements, U.S. Citizenship is required.
Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline with 5+ years of experience in flight test and/or Aircraft Platforms and Weapons. Will also consider candidates with high school diploma and 13+ years of experience in flight test and/or Aircraft Platforms and Weapons or an associate degree with 7+ years of experience in flight test and/or Aircraft Platforms and Weapons.
Ability to work with legacy avionics systems, to include understanding of assembly code.
Excellent communication skills and ability to liaison with outside agencies and to work independently.
Must demonstrate an ability to analyze and interpret multiple technical data sets, and organize/present data into tables, charts, graphs to support program requirements.
Ability to learn how to use multiple data analysis tools and software packages for data reduction and display.
Experience with coding in compiled and scripting languages (Matlab, Python, C#, etc.) to develop new analysis tools and/or modify existing tools.
Basic understanding of test plans and Detailed Methods Of Test for all weapons systems undergoing initial integration or regression testing on the F / A-18 aircraft.
Able to multitask, prioritize, and manage time efficiently.
Possess high moral character and integrity.
Ability to acquire and obtain Top Secret Clearance.
Salary: the expected pay for this position is $79,040 to $104,000 but is subject to change.