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New Directions · 1 day ago

Data Engineer

China Lake, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$70K/yr - $92K/yr

2+ years exp

New Directions Technologies, Inc. is seeking a Data Engineer to lead the design, development, and maintenance of airborne and ground data systems. The role involves providing technical support, generating documentation, and interfacing with various stakeholders to ensure effective operation and optimization of data systems.

EducationFitnessHealth Care

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Perform and provide leadership in the design, development, implementation, integration, testing, deployment, operation, optimization, administration, troubleshooting and/or maintenance of airborne and ground data systems; these systems include (but are not limited to) data and video collection, recording, telemetry, and both real-time and post-event processing of airborne data/video

Conduct Research, Design, Fabrication and Integration of Airborne, Telemetry and Ground based Data and Video Collection Systems, Post-Event Debrief and Analysis Ground Stations

Generate documentation, drawings and training related to the operation, maintenance, of the aforementioned data systems in accordance with Task Team Operating Procedures

Provide training and technical support for the aforementioned data systems to other team members(both engineers and technicians

Function as liaison to other stakeholder entities as appropriate

Provide summaries of activities in the Monthly Progress / Status Report

Interface with all levels of NAVAIR / NAWCWD organizations and stakeholder entities as required to accomplish assigned tasks

Participate in meetings with contractor and government personnel to resolve scheduling, planning, maintenance, and other technical issues

Actively contribute to organizational process improvement activities and task team internal reviews

Initiates own professional development and maintains an up-to-date understanding of all technical project requirements and organizational processes as defined in applicable documentation

Additional duties as assigned

Qualification

Data acquisition systemsTelemetry systemsInformation systems managementSystem administrationData processingNetwork operation supportTeam orientationDiverse engineering backgroundMilitary systemsCommunication skillsProblem-solving attitude

Required

U.S. Citizenship is required

Must have one of the following: Bachelors with 2+ years of experience, Masters with 1+ years of experience

Must be able to be granted a Secret security clearance and maintain one for the duration of employment

Experience in the design, development, management, and administration of information systems related to airborne data acquisition, recording and telemetry

Possess teachability, team-orientation, sound character, resilience, a solutions-focused attitude, and tenacity in execution

Ability to perform, manage, and prioritize multiple related tasks in a highly dynamic and time-sensitive environment

Possession of excellent English oral and written communication skills

Preferred

Preferred degree concentration Electrical Engineering or a related discipline

Practical knowledge of system administration, systems security, information assurance, network and computer operation support

Direct experience with post-event data processing and storage performed at NAWCWD China Lake Range Control Center (RCC) Range Data Systems

Training or experience with airborne and ground instrumentation systems, video and data recording/telemetry, MIL-STD-1553, and related data-bus and digital recorders

Ability and desire to work in a group environment

Diverse engineering work background (multiple disciplines or multiple technologies)

Active security clearance, Secret or higher

Familiarity with modern military systems, both foreign and domestic, especially sensors technology