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Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. (MTSI) is seeking a Data Scientist to support the USAF Test Pilot School at Edwards Air Force Base. The role serves as the lead Data Analyst for Doolittle Labs, providing technical leadership in AI/autonomy test and evaluation, flight-test data analysis, and development of data-driven test infrastructure.\n\nResponsibilities\nEstablish a “data-driven test” infrastructure and process for Doolittle Labs, aligned with the AFTC Multi-Domain Test Force (MDTF) and AFTC Data Working Group and VAULTIS-compliant for integration into the DAF Data Mesh Environment (DME)\nSupport all flight-test activities executed by Doolittle Labs, including modeling and simulation (M&S), test-data planning, and data acquisition requirements definition\nSupport flight-test data analysis post-event, including data received from OEM partners and translation of OEM outputs into Doolittle Labs analysis products\nApply data-analysis tools to quantify AI-agent performance early—in simulation, HITL/SITL, and pre-flight environments; before flight test on the X-62A VISTA\nProvide and disseminate flight-test results to Doolittle Labs leadership, sponsors, PAE/PM reach-back customers, and, where and when authorized and cleared, the broader T&E community\nEnsure that task related products are consistent in format and content with overall project deliverables - Routinely engage with Govt technical representative + tech leads for our teammates and subcontractors\nActs as a resource/mentor for colleagues with less experience\nWorks independently, with guidance in only the most complex situations\n\nSkills\nDeep knowledge of statistical methods, machine learning, and modern data-science techniques; such as regression, classification, clustering, deep learning, time-series analysis, and uncertainty quantification; as applied to research and development, engineering, and flight test data\nKnowledge of flight test methodologies, including test-plan development, test-point matrix construction, telemetry acquisition, post-flight reconstruction, and safety-of-flight considerations\nFamiliarity with AI/autonomy T&E challenges, including verification and validation (V&V) of nondeterministic systems, human-agent trust calibration, demonstration of operational AI systems, and multi-agent scenarios\nFamiliarity with the DAF Data Strategy (VAULTIS, DME, Domain Principals), the DoD Cyber Workforce Framework (DCWF) data work roles and KSATs, and applicable AFTC and AFMC data governance\nKnowledge of applicable federal and DoD policies governing controlled unclassified information (CUI), classified test data, intellectual property, and OEM data-rights posture (IAW DoW IP Guide)\nProficiency with Python (e.g., pandas, NumPy, scikit-learn, PyTorch, TensorFlow) and at least one additional statistical/scientific computing environment (R, MATLAB, Julia)\nExperience with modern data engineering (SQL, cloud-native data warehouses, Parquet/Arrow, ETL pipelines) sufficient to design and build the Doolittle Labs data spine\nExperience with modeling-and-simulation environments used in flight test (MATLAB/Simulink, JSBSim, HITL/SITL benches) and their integration with data-analysis workflows\nExperience with visualization and results communication (Tableau, Power BI, matplotlib, plotly) sufficient to produce products for both engineering and leadership audiences\nExperience with version control, reproducible research, and MLOps practices (Git, Jupyter, MLflow or equivalent, model registries)\nSkill in translating ambiguous or evolving flight-test objectives into rigorous, quantifiable analysis plans and executable pipelines\nMinimum of 3-5 years of professional data-science experience, including demonstrable flight-test data analysis experience\nM.S. in Computer Science, Statistics, Data Science, Aerospace or Systems Engineering, Applied Mathematics, or a related STEM discipline (B.S. plus eight additional years of qualifying experience may substitute)\nThis position will require up to 40% to Edwards AFB, CA\nActive Secret clearance is required\nAbility to qualify for and maintain TS/SCI clearance\nU.S. Citizenship is required\nFamiliarity with recent X-62 flight test campaigns (e.g., HAVE HEAT, DARPA ACE, HAVE HOLIDAYS) is a plus\nPrior experience at AFTC, USAF Test Pilot School (TPS), TRMC, AFRL, DARPA, or an OEM flight-test organization\nExperience with X-62A VISTA, F-16 VENOM, Group 1-3 UAS, or similar AI-in-the-loop flight-test programs\nFamiliarity with VAULTIS-compliant data products or DAF Data Mesh Environment integration\nPublication record in flight-test T&E, AI evaluation, or related peer-reviewed venues\nFamiliarity with VAULTIS / DAF Data Mesh Environment data-product concepts\nWithin driving distance of a SCIF preferred\n\nCompany Overview\nModern Technology Solutions, Inc. It was founded in 1993, and is headquartered in Alexandria, Virginia, USA, with a workforce of 1001-5000 employees. 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