JSE Fighter Aircraft Mission Systems SME

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Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. (MTSI) is seeking a Fighter Aircraft Operations Subject Matter Expert (SME) to join our growing team at Nellis Air Force Base in Las Vegas, Nevada.

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:

To support Joint Simulation Environment (JSE) Operations, the successful applicant will possess the ability to understand air vehicle mission system architecture, design, subsystems integration and mission systems avionics. The selected candidate will have 5-20 years operations experience (salary will be competitive, based on experience) with aerospace systems, including a minimum of 3 years experience in large force fighter aircraft integration with 5th generation platforms.

The Advanced Fighter Mission System Operator/Engineer will:
• Possess recent 4th or 5th generation fighter mission systems and tactics experience and recent Operational or Developmental Test experience
• Build a detailed understanding and knowledge of Joint Simulation Environment (JSE) capabilities and limitations, and use that knowledge to advise DT and OT organizations to optimize their use of the JSE
• Instruct, mentor and demonstrate to fellow operators and engineers- aircraft systems and operations, threat systems, sensor systems, communication and navigation systems, and PVI of fifth/fourth generation aircraft
• Support modeling and simulation for the development, upgrade, operations and integration of live, virtual, and constructive simulations of flying quality, airframe, propulsion, avionics, sensors, weapons, and electronic warfare mission areas
• Develop, assist integration, and implement threat configurations, system under test (SUT) configurations and weapons configurations.
• Configure the battle space, post-test reconfigurations, and preparations of the virtual environment with customer defined threat laydowns
• Execute range support missions and act as a systems operator or pilot within the simulation environment
• Provide subject matter expertise support for test planning working groups, design reviews and any other related testing activities
• Develop JSE Operations training programs and department policy
• Support and assist in developing test planning, test conduct, test processes, test reports, operation procedures, data deliverables
• Possess and use excellent written and oral communication skills as well as persuasion skills to advocate for various JSE stakeholder needs
• Mentor junior employees and actively participates in their professional development
• Maintain a willingness to accept changing and evolving roles & responsibilities in support of customers’ requirements and needs

Qualifications:

Required Qualifications:
Minimum of 5 years of CAF/Fleet operations experience
Minimum of 3 years experience in large force fighter aircraft integration with 5th generation platforms

Desired qualifications:
• F-22 and/or F-35 subject matter expertise in systems and operations
• Graduate of an accredited Test Pilot School or Weapons School
• Developmental Test and/or Operational Test operations experience
• Previous experience as a Test Conductor or Test Director
• Experience with or knowledge of systems engineering processes and procedures
• Experience leading cross functional teams comprised of engineering, operations, integration, program management and technicians to successfully execute development and fielding of complex products

Education Requirements:
BS in engineering (equivalent experience may be considered)

Clearance Requirements:
Active Secret Clearance and ability to attain TS/SCI and SAP/SAR clearance.

Travel Requirements:

Approximately 20% travel may be required for this position.

U.S. Citizenship is required

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