{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"d0ed0ff3720dea271121a2dc","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/d0ed0ff3720dea271121a2dc","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/d0ed0ff3720dea271121a2dc","title":"Data Analyst","description":"Salary Range: $91,559 - $123,732\nThe 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 E/F Integration testing.\nEssential Job Functions:\nThe DA will support technical engineering reviews, understand system requirements, learn the technical details of the F/A 18 E/F Integration effort, and apply that knowledge to help execute a dynamic test program.\nActively participate in test planning of ground, laboratory, and flight test events to ensure decision quality test data is collected.\nPerform timely and accurate analysis to support decision authorities. The ideal candidate will have analysis experience in aircraft Mux, 1553, and Fibre data.\nInterface with other government agencies and work with contractors on acquisition programs to assure that the Navy's interests are met.\nDesign data analysis processes to assess the performance of various systems and system concepts over development cycles.\nDevelop requirements for test scenarios and associated documentation in flight cards.\nReview system level documentation and provides changes and recommendations.\nDevelop test methods for evaluating performance and designs test scenario(s) to yield valid and measurable quantitative test results.\nUtilize scripting languages to manipulate and draw conclusions from large data sets.\nDevelop data analysis tools to streamline and automate data analysis, processing, and reporting.\nDevelop test support, instrumentation, and data recording requirements to facilitate collection of critical flight test data.\nAssess and resolve engineering issues real time during test missions.\nAnalyzes test data (real-time and post-mission) to understand test results, draws conclusions and assess mission results.\nParticipate in pre- and post-test briefings and advise on system troubleshooting and behavior.\nCommunicate test results verbally and in writing to technical and non-technical audiences.\nLeverage analytical studies to evaluate and advise on system architecture or potential alternative solutions.\nReport systems performance in official Navy T&E reports. Reports such as Daily Test Summaries, Naval Message Report, DT/OT Transition report, Summary Report, RTR, Deficiency Report.\nSupport laboratory and flight testing.\nTravel may be desired of the incumbent but is not a requirement for this position.\nRequired Skills:\nDue to the sensitivity of customer related requirements, U.S. Citizenship is required.\nBachelor's degree in an engineering discipline with 8 plus years of experience in flight test and/or Aircraft Platforms and Weapons. Will also consider candidates with high school diploma and 16+ years of experience in flight test and/or Aircraft Platforms and Weapons or an associate degree with 10+ years of experience in flight test and/or Aircraft Platforms and Weapons.\nExcellent communication skills and able to liaison with outside agencies and ability to work independently.\nMust demonstrate an ability to analyze and interpret multiple technical data sets, and organize/present data into tables, charts, graphs to support program requirements.\nAbility to learn how to use multiple data analysis tools and software packages for data reduction and display.\nExperience with coding in MatLab and visual basic to develop new analysis tools and/or modify existing MatLab, Python and Excel tools.\nBasic understanding test plans, and Detailed Methods of Test for all weapons systems undergoing initial integration or regression testing on the F/A-18 aircraft.\nAble to multitask, prioritize, and manage time efficiently.\nPossess high moral character and integrity.\nAbility to acquire and obtain Top Secret Clearance.\nDesired Skills:\nFamiliarization with Agile and the ability to work within small groups or Scrum teams.","company":"DCS","rawCompany":"dcs","city":"Ridgecrest","state":"CA","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-04-12T20:49:53.313Z","occupations":[{"code":"17-3021.00","title":"Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technologists and Technicians","slug":"aerospace-engineering-and-operations-technologists-and-technicians"},{"code":"15-1211.00","title":"Computer Systems Analysts","slug":"computer-systems-analysts"},{"code":"15-1243.01","title":"Data Warehousing Specialists","slug":"data-warehousing-specialists"}],"industries":[{"code":"334511","title":"Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing","slug":"search-detection-navigation-guidance-aeronautical-and-nautical-system-and-instrument-manufacturing"},{"code":"928110","title":"National Security","slug":"national-security"},{"code":"336411","title":"Aircraft Manufacturing","slug":"aircraft-manufacturing"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Data Analyst","description":"Salary Range: $91,559 - $123,732\nThe 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 E/F Integration testing.\nEssential Job Functions:\nThe DA will support technical engineering reviews, understand system requirements, learn the technical details of the F/A 18 E/F Integration effort, and apply that knowledge to help execute a dynamic test program.\nActively participate in test planning of ground, laboratory, and flight test events to ensure decision quality test data is collected.\nPerform timely and accurate analysis to support decision authorities. The ideal candidate will have analysis experience in aircraft Mux, 1553, and Fibre data.\nInterface with other government agencies and work with contractors on acquisition programs to assure that the Navy's interests are met.\nDesign data analysis processes to assess the performance of various systems and system concepts over development cycles.\nDevelop requirements for test scenarios and associated documentation in flight cards.\nReview system level documentation and provides changes and recommendations.\nDevelop test methods for evaluating performance and designs test scenario(s) to yield valid and measurable quantitative test results.\nUtilize scripting languages to manipulate and draw conclusions from large data sets.\nDevelop data analysis tools to streamline and automate data analysis, processing, and reporting.\nDevelop test support, instrumentation, and data recording requirements to facilitate collection of critical flight test data.\nAssess and resolve engineering issues real time during test missions.\nAnalyzes test data (real-time and post-mission) to understand test results, draws conclusions and assess mission results.\nParticipate in pre- and post-test briefings and advise on system troubleshooting and behavior.\nCommunicate test results verbally and in writing to technical and non-technical audiences.\nLeverage analytical studies to evaluate and advise on system architecture or potential alternative solutions.\nReport systems performance in official Navy T&E reports. Reports such as Daily Test Summaries, Naval Message Report, DT/OT Transition report, Summary Report, RTR, Deficiency Report.\nSupport laboratory and flight testing.\nTravel may be desired of the incumbent but is not a requirement for this position.\nRequired Skills:\nDue to the sensitivity of customer related requirements, U.S. Citizenship is required.\nBachelor's degree in an engineering discipline with 8 plus years of experience in flight test and/or Aircraft Platforms and Weapons. Will also consider candidates with high school diploma and 16+ years of experience in flight test and/or Aircraft Platforms and Weapons or an associate degree with 10+ years of experience in flight test and/or Aircraft Platforms and Weapons.\nExcellent communication skills and able to liaison with outside agencies and ability to work independently.\nMust demonstrate an ability to analyze and interpret multiple technical data sets, and organize/present data into tables, charts, graphs to support program requirements.\nAbility to learn how to use multiple data analysis tools and software packages for data reduction and display.\nExperience with coding in MatLab and visual basic to develop new analysis tools and/or modify existing MatLab, Python and Excel tools.\nBasic understanding test plans, and Detailed Methods of Test for all weapons systems undergoing initial integration or regression testing on the F/A-18 aircraft.\nAble to multitask, prioritize, and manage time efficiently.\nPossess high moral character and integrity.\nAbility to acquire and obtain Top Secret Clearance.\nDesired Skills:\nFamiliarization with Agile and the ability to work within small groups or Scrum teams.","datePosted":"2026-04-12T20:49:53.313Z","dateModified":"2026-04-12T20:49:53.313Z","hiringOrganization":{"@type":"Organization","name":"DCS","sameAs":"https://jobsearcher.com"},"jobLocation":{"@type":"Place","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressLocality":"Ridgecrest","addressRegion":"CA","addressCountry":"US"}},"identifier":{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"JobSearcher","value":"d0ed0ff3720dea271121a2dc"},"url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/d0ed0ff3720dea271121a2dc"}}