CareerPlan

C-17 Data Analytics Engineer (Experienced, Lead or Senior)

USA - Long Beach, CAFull-time$96k–$151k2026-10-28 → 2026-11-09
On-siteNo visa sponsorshipCitizens onlySecurity clearance required

Core

Process and analyze aircraft flight data (ADR) to monitor avionics health, decode bus data, and develop algorithms for failure prevention.

Role type

Senior IC data analytics engineer (aerospace)

Builds

Aircraft health monitoring algorithms and data analysis reports for C-17 fleet optimization

Domain

Aerospace / Defense / Avionics

Deliverable

production ML models

Required skills

Python, R, Java, C#, data analysis, Big Data management, algorithm development, Mil-Std-1553B decoding, ARINC-429 decoding, root cause analysis, binary/hex/ASCII logic

Preferred skills

Aircraft operations knowledge, engineering drawing interpretation, hydro-mechanical systems knowledge, propulsion systems knowledge, human factors knowledge

Technologies

Python, R, Java, VB, C#

Responsibilities

Process and assess integrity of ADR raw data, Analyze system malfunctions through decoding of Mil-Std-1553B and/or ARINC-429 bus data, Review post-flight data for troubleshooting and aircraft health management, Conduct root cause analysis and develop dispositions for complex design non-conformances, Developing algorithms to allow the data to be mined more efficiently to identify and prevent system and component failures, Provide written dispositions / recommendations to C-17 customers

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC