{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"da453da6bbfabb69dbcbbf2c","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/da453da6bbfabb69dbcbbf2c","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/da453da6bbfabb69dbcbbf2c","title":"Data Processing and Avionics Test Specialist","description":"Salary Range: $70,310 - $95,400\n\nThe Data Processing & Avionics Test Specialist provides critical data processing, post-flight data reduction, real-time display support, and preliminary quality analysis for F/A-18 flight test operations. Working directly with test conductors, airborne instrumentation personnel, and software developers, this role ensures the rapid extraction, integrity, and delivery of flight-test telemetry and onboard recorded avionics data. Additionally, this roles secondary functions will be assisting the IT team as an IT Support technician. This is a 100% onsite position at China Lake, CA operating on a 9/80 flex work schedule; remote work is not available.\n\nPrimary Job Functions\n\nExecute post-flight processing, extraction, formatting, and reduction of F/A-18 avionics data recorded during flight test events. Coordinate processing pipelines for new data configurations dictated by programmatic changes or airborne hardware upgrades.\n\nManage physical and digital data storage media -including routine media sanitization- in full compliance with DoD security guidelines, classification markings, and project handling procedures. Maintain operational logs tracking flight event IDs, data processing runs, and distribution histories.\n\nPerform quality assurance checks to identify data dropouts, frame errors, time-sync issues, or hardware anomalies. Log processing and instrumentation issues, collaborating directly with instrumentation engineers and data reduction software teams to identify root causes.\n\nAssist the airborne instrumentation team with pre-flight checkouts.\n\nGenerate, format, and deliver tailored data products to project engineers, test pilots, and flight test conductors per mission requirements.\n\nAssist in evaluating ground data-processing capabilities to ensure full compatibility with evolving onboard recording architectures.\n\nSecondary Job Functions\n\nHelp troubleshoot desktop computer systems, install software, and perform standard OS maintenance.\n\nAssist with the deployment, setup, and cable management of local IT equipment, peripherals, and network devices.\n\nProvide hands-on support to on-site personnel for general technical queries, account troubleshooting, and system access.\n\nAssist in monitoring system health, running basic diagnostic tools, and ensuring IT systems align with security policies.\n\nRequired Skills\n\nU.S. Citizenship is required due to the sensitivity of customer requirements.\n\nHigh School Diploma or equivalent with 10+ years of relevant experience; OR Associate Degree with 4+ years of experience; OR Bachelor’s Degree with 2+ years of experience; OR Master’s Degree with 1+ year of experience. Preferred field of study in Computer Science, Data Analytics, Information Technology, Network Engineering, Systems Administration, or a closely related technical field.\n\nCandidates must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance throughout the duration of employment.\n\nMust be able to work onsite at China Lake, CA under a 9/80 flex work schedule. This position is not remote work eligible.\n\nMust be willing and able to travel up to 12 weeks per year to support detachment operations or off-site test events.\n\nMust be capable of carrying up to 5 pounds routinely and lifting up to 50 pounds when transporting equipment, recording media, or test hardware.\n\nPossess professionalism, courtesy, high moral character, and integrity.\n\nDoD 8570/8140 IAT Level II baseline certification (e.g., Security+).\n\nWindows OS Certification or equivalent OS training credential.\n\nStrong hands-on proficiency with Windows and Linux OS environments.\n\nExcellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to interface effectively with cross-functional teams (engineers, software developers, test conductors) in high-tempo environment.\n\nDesired Skills\n\nAbility to write and maintain custom scripts (Python, PowerShell, Batch, or MATLAB) to automate data extraction, formatting, and repetitive processing tasks.\n\nFamiliarity with military flight test data structures and telemetry standards (e.g., IRIG 106 Chapter 10/11, MIL-STD-1553 bus data, or PCM telemetry).\n\nExperience conducting preliminary data analysis for quality assurance and instrumentation troubleshooting.","company":"DCS","rawCompany":"dcs","city":"Ridgecrest","state":"CA","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-08-29T10:44:59.167Z","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":"49-2091.00","title":"Avionics Technicians","slug":"avionics-technicians"}],"industries":[{"code":"928110","title":"National Security","slug":"national-security"},{"code":"541512","title":"Computer Systems Design Services","slug":"computer-systems-design-services"},{"code":"488190","title":"Other Support Activities for Air Transportation","slug":"other-support-activities-for-air-transportation"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Data Processing and Avionics Test Specialist","description":"Salary Range: $70,310 - $95,400\n\nThe Data Processing & Avionics Test Specialist provides critical data processing, post-flight data reduction, real-time display support, and preliminary quality analysis for F/A-18 flight test operations. Working directly with test conductors, airborne instrumentation personnel, and software developers, this role ensures the rapid extraction, integrity, and delivery of flight-test telemetry and onboard recorded avionics data. Additionally, this roles secondary functions will be assisting the IT team as an IT Support technician. This is a 100% onsite position at China Lake, CA operating on a 9/80 flex work schedule; remote work is not available.\n\nPrimary Job Functions\n\nExecute post-flight processing, extraction, formatting, and reduction of F/A-18 avionics data recorded during flight test events. Coordinate processing pipelines for new data configurations dictated by programmatic changes or airborne hardware upgrades.\n\nManage physical and digital data storage media -including routine media sanitization- in full compliance with DoD security guidelines, classification markings, and project handling procedures. Maintain operational logs tracking flight event IDs, data processing runs, and distribution histories.\n\nPerform quality assurance checks to identify data dropouts, frame errors, time-sync issues, or hardware anomalies. Log processing and instrumentation issues, collaborating directly with instrumentation engineers and data reduction software teams to identify root causes.\n\nAssist the airborne instrumentation team with pre-flight checkouts.\n\nGenerate, format, and deliver tailored data products to project engineers, test pilots, and flight test conductors per mission requirements.\n\nAssist in evaluating ground data-processing capabilities to ensure full compatibility with evolving onboard recording architectures.\n\nSecondary Job Functions\n\nHelp troubleshoot desktop computer systems, install software, and perform standard OS maintenance.\n\nAssist with the deployment, setup, and cable management of local IT equipment, peripherals, and network devices.\n\nProvide hands-on support to on-site personnel for general technical queries, account troubleshooting, and system access.\n\nAssist in monitoring system health, running basic diagnostic tools, and ensuring IT systems align with security policies.\n\nRequired Skills\n\nU.S. Citizenship is required due to the sensitivity of customer requirements.\n\nHigh School Diploma or equivalent with 10+ years of relevant experience; OR Associate Degree with 4+ years of experience; OR Bachelor’s Degree with 2+ years of experience; OR Master’s Degree with 1+ year of experience. Preferred field of study in Computer Science, Data Analytics, Information Technology, Network Engineering, Systems Administration, or a closely related technical field.\n\nCandidates must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance throughout the duration of employment.\n\nMust be able to work onsite at China Lake, CA under a 9/80 flex work schedule. This position is not remote work eligible.\n\nMust be willing and able to travel up to 12 weeks per year to support detachment operations or off-site test events.\n\nMust be capable of carrying up to 5 pounds routinely and lifting up to 50 pounds when transporting equipment, recording media, or test hardware.\n\nPossess professionalism, courtesy, high moral character, and integrity.\n\nDoD 8570/8140 IAT Level II baseline certification (e.g., Security+).\n\nWindows OS Certification or equivalent OS training credential.\n\nStrong hands-on proficiency with Windows and Linux OS environments.\n\nExcellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to interface effectively with cross-functional teams (engineers, software developers, test conductors) in high-tempo environment.\n\nDesired Skills\n\nAbility to write and maintain custom scripts (Python, PowerShell, Batch, or MATLAB) to automate data extraction, formatting, and repetitive processing tasks.\n\nFamiliarity with military flight test data structures and telemetry standards (e.g., IRIG 106 Chapter 10/11, MIL-STD-1553 bus data, or PCM telemetry).\n\nExperience conducting preliminary data analysis for quality assurance and instrumentation troubleshooting.","datePosted":"2026-08-29T10:44:59.167Z","dateModified":"2026-08-29T10:44:59.167Z","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":"da453da6bbfabb69dbcbbf2c"},"url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/da453da6bbfabb69dbcbbf2c"}}