Data Scientist - Senior

The Senior Data Scientist position supports the TMAS3_96TW Contract for the Air Force Division, located onsite at Eglin AFB, FL. The role focuses on developing and analyzing test data to inform weapon system effectiveness, integrated flight testing, and test planning and analysis deliverables.

Key Responsibilities

• Develops, conducts, and coordinates high-priority planning and in-depth data analyses for major project assignments, serving as a consultant on weapon system effectiveness, performance, and analysis.
• Provides system performance and effectiveness analyses to support development of new armament, sensor, and aircraft systems.
• Supports integrated flight testing for fighter aircraft, currently including A-10, F16, and/or F15, on efforts such as weapon system integration, aircraft software and hardware upgrades, targeting pods, and similar systems.
• Contributes to test planning and design by identifying test data requirements, partnering with instrumentation engineers to define data collection methods for integrity, assisting with data collection and downloading, and reducing data for analysis.
• When needed, helps develop and review test run cards, participates in program technical reviews, and attends mission briefs and debriefs to support mission execution. Performs real-time quick look evaluations of test results.
• After missions, assists with obtaining and delivering data to appropriate agencies. Participates in review of flight test data and videos, performs data validation and verification for integrity and accuracy, and coordinates flight test data analysis to isolate test anomalies. Reviews flight test reports to support anomaly investigation, technical solution development, and coordination.
• Analyzes, identifies, and evaluates issues, coordinating recommendations to resolve substantive and critical problems.
• Develops analytical tools including mathematical models, equations, computer programs, and computer simulations to model and analyze data.
• Supports database management for test points, watch items, and related information.
• Monitors comparable test activities performed by other agencies and identifies opportunities to conduct integrated test activities.
• May oversee less senior staff efforts and/or be responsible for assigned staff activities on a specific job.
• Occasional travel may be required.

Required Qualifications

• Must be eligible for a SECRET clearance; an active SECRET clearance is desired.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen.
• Requires a Master’s degree in an applicable discipline with either 10 years of experience or 18 years of experience.

Desired Skills

• Experience working with Operational or Developmental Test organizations is highly desired.
• Proficiency in using and integrating Microsoft Office applications.
• Experience with range operations, safety, scheduling, and airspace use.
• Knowledge of Eglin-based flight test processes and procedures, especially Developmental Test and Evaluation.
• Flight Safety Course, Weapons School, or Test Pilot School.

Education

Master’s degree in an applicable discipline.

Tools and Technologies

• Microsoft Office

Job Details

• Location: Eglin AFB, FL (onsite)
• Job Status: Full-time
• Clearance: Secret
• Travel: As needed
• Salary: USD 105,000 to 131,000 per year

Certifications

• Flight Safety Course
• Weapons School or Test Pilot School