New Directions · 1 day ago
Integration Engineering Data Analyst
New Directions Technologies, Inc. is seeking an Integration Engineering Data Analyst to join their F-18 Integrated Product Team at NAWCWD China Lake. The role involves analyzing data, creating analysis tools, and reporting test results while supporting technical engineering reviews and participating in test planning to ensure quality data collection.
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Responsibilities
Analyzing data
Creating analysis tools
Reporting test results of F/A 18 E/F Integration testing
Support technical engineering reviews
Understand system requirements
Learn the technical details of the F/A 18 E/F Integration effort
Apply knowledge to help execute a dynamic test program
Actively participate in test planning of ground, laboratory, and flight test events
Perform timely and accurate analysis to support decision authorities
Interface with other government agencies and work with contractors on acquisition programs
Design data analysis processes to assess the performance of various systems and system concepts over development cycles
Develop requirements for test scenarios and associated documentation in flight cards
Review system level documentation and provide changes and recommendations
Develop test methods for evaluating performance and designs test scenario(s) to yield valid and measurable quantitative test results
Utilize scripting languages to manipulate and draw conclusions from large data sets
Develop data analysis tools to streamline and automate data analysis, processing, and reporting
Develop test support, instrumentation, and data recording requirements to facilitate collection of critical flight test data
Assess and resolve engineering issues real time during test missions
Analyzes test data (real-time and post-mission) to understand test results, draws conclusions and assess mission results
Participate in pre- and post-test briefings and advise on system troubleshooting and behavior
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
Support laboratory and flight testing
Qualification
Required
U.S. Citizenship is required
High school diploma with 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
Bachelor's degree in a STEM discipline with 5 plus years of experience in flight test and/or Aircraft Platforms and Weapons
Excellent communication skills and able to liaison with outside agencies and ability 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 MatLab and visual basic to develop new analysis tools and/or modify existing MatLab, Python and Excel tools
Basic understanding 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
Preferred
Familiarization with Agile and the ability to work within small groups or Scrum teams