Flight Test Engineer, Mid-Level

Own Your Future. Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. (MTSI) is seeking a Flight Test Engineer Mid-Level in Eglin, FL

Prospective candidate will provide direct Flight Test Engineering support by working as a key team member supporting the USSOCOM Detachment 1 on Eglin AFB, FL. The Flight Test Engineer will coordinate with multiple government leads and other contractors within the USAF and USSOCOM acquisition, development, and test environment.

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:

• Provide flight test engineering expertise to advanced aviation weapon system development.

• Participate in flight test event planning, test execution, data management, data collection, data analysis, and reporting

• Develop and review test objectives, plans and other required documentation
• Coordinate and provide requirements for test venues, test assets and participants across the DOD community
• Prepare flight test cards, supporting test planning products, and coordinate analysis activities.
• Ensure safety documentation is tracked and briefed, and resources are correctly scheduled
• Implement data plan with instrumentation team and other test engineers
• Coordinate subject matter expert support for test mission assistance
• Serve as an airborne Flight Test Conductor
• Apply technical expertise to assess test range, weapon system, or technology project readiness for testing and advise senior government personnel on test readiness
• Preparation of mission execution schedules, logistics coordination, and track status and risk
• Interface with other government and range organizations and development contractors
• Write Quick Look Reports and Test Reports at the conclusion of events and projects

Qualifications:

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science degree in engineering or technical field
• 3+ years as a Flight Test Engineer, or similar aerospace duty
• 7+ years of related test experience
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Experience preparing briefings and documentation, including Safety Review Board briefings and Test Approval Board briefings
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products
• Experience preparing flight test documents, including Test Plans, Methods of Test, and Flight Test Cards
• Active Secret Clearance

Desired Qualifications:

• Active Top Secret clearance
• Master of Science degree in engineering

• 10+ years of related test experience
• Experience serving as an airborne Flight Test Conductor and performing on-aircraft operations

• Experience serving as a Test Director and participating in control room operations
• Experience in flight or test operations of C-130 aircraft (AC-130 or MC-130 preferred)
• Instrumentation, data management, and data analysis experience
• Experience working with or within the 96 Test Wing at Eglin AFB, FL
• * Experience testing at various test ranges

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