Senior Flight Test Engineer (Grp 3)

Overview

Own Your Future. Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. (MTSI) is seeking a Senior Flight Test Engineer (Grp 3) at Eglin AFB, FL.

The successful applicant will provide Developmental Test and Evaluation (DT&E) flight test engineering for ground and flight test efforts in support of US Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) AC-130J aircraft and other Fixed Wing programs. Tasks will include:
Act as a Test Conductor for ground and flight tests of AC-130J and other weapon systems
Develop test planning documentation, including Test Plans, Methods of Test, and Flight Test Cards
Analyze data and write mission test reports
Facilitate the safety coordination process
Support government efforts to meet programmatic timelines and overcome resource and schedule challenges
Support operational training efforts as required

Why Join Us?
Work alongside industry experts in a dynamic and collaborative environment.
Gain practical skills and exposure to cutting-edge aviation technologies.
Contribute to real-world flight test programs and make a meaningful impact.
Get the opportunity to fly!
Experience one-on-one engagements with SOCOM and AFSOC operators as you solve their technical problems.
Have the option to be paired with a MTSI mentor to leverage knowledge from those who have "been there, done that".
Gain hands-on experience with actual military hardware.

Why is MTSI known as a Great Place to Work?

• Interesting Work: Our co-workers support some of the most important and critical programs to our national defense and security.
• Values: Our first core value is that employees come first. We challenge our co-workers to provide the highest level of support and service, and reward them with some of the best benefits in the industry.
• 100% Employee Ownership: we have a stake in each other's success, and the success of our customers. It's also nice to know what's going on across the company; we have company wide town-hall meetings three times a year.
• Great Benefits - Most Full-Time Staff Are Eligible for:
  • Starting PTO accrual of 20 days PTO/year + 10 holidays/year
  • Flexible schedules
  • 6% 401k match with immediate vesting
  • Semi-annual bonus eligibility (July and December)
  • Company funded Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) - a separate qualified retirement account
  • Up to $10,000 in annual tuition reimbursement
  • Other company funded benefits, like life and disability insurance
  • Optional zero deductible Blue Cross/Blue Shield health insurance plan
• Track Record of Success: We have grown every year since our founding in 1993

Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. (MTSI) is a 100% employee-owned engineering services and solutions company that provides high-demand technical expertise in Digital Transformation, Modeling and Simulation, Rapid Capability Development, Test and Evaluation, Artificial Intelligence, Autonomy, Cybersecurity and Mission Assurance.

MTSI delivers capabilities to solve problems of global importance. Founded in 1993, MTSI today has employees at over 20 offices and field sites worldwide.

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Responsibilities

Provide flight test engineering expertise for USSOCOM weapon system development.
Act as Test Conductor for A2E programs involving Group 1-5 Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) and their associated networks
Support and participate in flight test event planning, test execution, data management, data collection, and data distribution
Develop and review test objectives, test plans, and other required documentation
Provide requirements for test venues and test assets
Prepare test cards and checklists and coordinate post mission data analysis activities
Apply technical expertise to assess test range, weapon system, or technology project readiness for testing and advise senior test personnel on test readiness
Support preparation of mission execution schedules, logistics coordination, and track status and risk
Interface with other government and range organizations and development contractors
Strive to meet programmatic timelines and overcome resource and schedule challenges, as needed
Facilitate the safety of the test execution process

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:
Bachelor of Science degree in engineering or science and 18 years of engineering/technical experience
5+ years in test and evaluation, aerospace duties, and related technical work
Ability to obtain and maintain a FAA Class 3 flight physical
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Experience/knowledge of avionics/mission systems, munitions systems, and/or comm/radar systems
Working knowledge of Air Force T&E policies
Proficiency with Microsoft Office products
Ability to work well in a team environment as well as independently

Active Secret Clearance

Desired Qualifications:
Experience working with or within the 96 Test Wing at Eglin AFB, FL
Active Top-Secret clearance
Test Pilot School Graduate
Master of Science degree in engineering and 10 years of engineering/technical experience
5+ years in test and evaluation, aerospace duties, and related technical work
Experience preparing flight test documents, including Test Plans, Methods of Test, and Flight Test Cards
Experience serving as a Flight Test Conductor and performing on-aircraft operations
Experience in flight operations, test operations, SOF, Air Dominance, Strike, or ISR Experience preparing flight test documents
Instrumentation, data management, and data analysis experience

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