Mission Integration and Test Engineer I

MTSI is seeking a skilled Mission Integration and Test (MIT) Engineer Ito join our team supporting an advanced air platform program. This role is critical for integrating mission-critical systems, conducting rigorous testing, and ensuring operational readiness of next-generation aerospace technologies. As part of our program, you will work at the intersection of systems engineering, mission execution, and operational validation to deliver solutions for national defense and security.

Responsibilities

• Mission Integration:
• Integrate subsystems such as avionics, sensors, propulsion, communication systems, and weapon platforms into air platform architectures.
• Ensure compatibility between mission-relevant systems to achieve end-to-end operational capability.
• Provide technical oversight of system interfaces and interaction points during integration phases.
• Test Planning and Execution:
• Design and execute integration and system-level test plans, verifying mission-critical performance metrics.
• Conduct integration tests for functional compatibility and system reliability in simulated and real-world environments.
• Develop test scenarios to mimic mission profiles and operational challenges.
• System Validation and Analysis:
• Evaluate system functionality and performance using modeling, simulation, and post-test data analysis tools (e.g., MATLAB, Python).
• Analyze telemetry data, flight test results, and system performance metrics to identify operational deficiencies and corrective actions.
• Documentation and Reporting:
• Develop detailed documentation, including integration workflows, test procedures, and performance summaries.
• Provide regular updates and recommendations to program stakeholders, engineers, and leadership teams.
• Mission Assurance and Requirements Management:
• Ensure systems meet mission requirements, technical specifications, and DoD standards at every stage of testing and integration.
• Align integration and test processes with MIL-STD compliance guidelines, cybersecurity policies, and operational directives.
• Interdisciplinary Collaboration:
• Work closely with systems engineers, hardware teams, software developers, and program managers to ensure seamless integration.
• Coordinate among teams to address technical issues, risks, and evolving mission requirements.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, or related technical field.
• 7+ years of experience in systems integration, testing, or validation for aerospace or defense programs.
• Demonstrated ability to integrate multi-disciplinary systems, such as avionics, sensors, weapons systems, and communications platforms.
• Proficiency with testing environments, modeling tools (e.g., MATLAB, Simulink), and data analysis platforms.
• Strong understanding of DoD standards, including MIL-STD-810 (environmental testing) and MIL-HDBK-516C (airworthiness certification).
• Must possess an active Top Secret clearance with eligibility for SCI.

Desired

• 12+ years of experience in systems integration, testing, or validation for aerospace or defense programs.
• Certifications that validate expertise in mission integration and testing:
• Certified Test and Evaluation Professional (CTEP): Industry-recognized certification in system-level testing and evaluation.
• INCOSE Certified Systems Engineering Professional (CSEP): Reflects proficiency in systems engineering practices critical for integration.
• CompTIA Security+ or CISSP: Foundational cybersecurity certifications for managing secure system integrations.
• Lean Six Sigma Certification: Provides process improvement techniques to streamline integration and testing workflows.
• Project Management Professional (PMP): Useful for managing complex testing schedules and cross-functional team coordination.
• Familiarity with advanced air platform technologies, including avionics, propulsion systems, flight controls, and tactical communications.
• Experience developing and executing mission profiles and simulations for aerospace systems.
• Knowledge of Risk Management Framework (RMF) for testing secure systems.

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