Flight Test Engineer – Subject Matter Expert (SME) – Part-time Variable

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MTSI is seeking a Flight Test Engineer – Subject Matter Expert (SME) to lead and instruct students on Flight Sciences at the USAF Test Pilot School. This position is Part -time/Variable; duty location is at Edwards AFB.

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.

For more information about MTSI, please visit www.mtsi-va.com.

Responsibilities:

The following specific duties are anticipated:
• Instruct on aerospace vehicle performance, flying qualities, systems, and flight test management, including ground and airborne conduct of flight test.
• Teach curriculum topics to include aircraft flying qualities & flight test techniques, augmented flight control systems, stores testing & structures, limit cycle oscillations & flutter, aircraft departure from controlled flight, military standards evaluations, first flight test & evaluation, avionics integration, and human factors.

• Serve as FAA certified Flight Instructor for Gliders to teach TPS curriculum sorties
• Other duties in-line with MTSI’s core value to “Own and Solve our Customer’s Problems.”
• Projected support is variable and anticipated to be around 1 week per month at Edwards AFB, CA, as required.

Qualifications:

Required Qualifications:
• Minimum of 15 years of relevant experience in all phases of planning, executing, and managing flight tests and a reputation of being a team player.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience Instructing Flight Test Engineering

• Ability to obtain FAA Certified Flight Instructor (CFI) within 30 days of hire
• Maturity and professionalism to lead the execution of a flight test missions, briefings and oversee team of discipline engineers to support Flight Test Operations.
• Work well in a team environment as well as independently.
• Experience generating test plans, flight test mission material, post-mission, and detailed final reports.
• Position requires willingness to accept changing and evolving roles & responsibilities in support of customers’ requirements and need.

Desired Qualifications:
• USAF Test Pilot School Graduate
• Developmental Test experience

• Current FAA CFI

Education Requirements:
Required - Master’s degree in a STEM field.
Desired – PhD in a STEM field.

Travel:
Travel is required for this position - Approximately 10-15%

Clearance Requirements:
Ability to qualify for and maintain a Secret clearance is required.  TS/SCI clearance is highly desired.

U.S. Citizenship is required

The pay range for this position in California is $70.00/hour to $90.00/hour, however, base pay offered may vary depending on established government contract ranges, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience, and other factors. MTSI also offers a full range of medical, financial, and other benefits, dependent on the position offered. Base pay information is based on market location. Applicants should apply via MTSI's internal or external careers site.

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