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Senior Flight Test Engineer / Test Director

Modern Technology Solutions, Inc.
tuition reimbursement, 401(k)
United States, Nevada, Las Vegas
Jul 16, 2025
The successful candidate will serve as Test Director during flight test mission execution, as well as be responsible for pre-mission planning and post-mission reporting. Responsibilities may also include test plan and test card writing, and long-range planning. The ideal Senior Flight Test Engineer / Test Director candidate will possess technical expertise in planning, executing, analysis, and reporting of initial envelope expansion testing. Responsibilities: Provide specialized support to the team during the planning, execution, analysis and reporting phases Support ground and flight test card development and review with other operational personnel and engineering disciplines Help develop and review flight test safety plans Develop and support publication of support plans and procedures for developmental testing Oversee scheduling of resources for tests and coordinate with many engineering disciplines and outside agencies to ensure successful test execution As a Test Director, lead test mission briefs and lead/supervise the execution of test missions Complete post-test mission reporting requirements Analyze test data to validate and refine envelope expansion methodology Review and evaluate test procedures to ensure satisfactory completion of program requirements Conduct and contribute to predictions and post-data analysis to support anomaly identification and resolution Work under only general direction to develop solutions Must be able to learn additional engineering disciplines if required Other duties in-line with MTSI's core value to "Own and Solve our Customer's Problems." Required Experience: * Minimum of 10 years of relevant experience in all phases of planning, executing and managing ground and flight tests and a reputation of being a team player * In-depth knowledge of or test experience to include control room ground and flight test monitoring of Safety of Flight and Safety of Test parameters * Maturity and professionalism to lead the execution of flight test missions, briefings and oversee team of test control and discipline engineers * Ability to work effectively in a team environment as well as independently * Experience generating post flight mission reports and other detailed formal reports * Position requires willingness to accept changing and evolving roles & responsibilities in support of customer requirements and need * Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work under pressure * Ability to effectively function and make decisions in dynamic, high-pressure environments * Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to present complex technical information clearly * Proficient with Integrated Analysis & Data Systems (IADS) Desired Skills/Experience: * In-depth knowledge of flight test methodologies * Proven experience executing envelope expansion ground and flight test * Proficiency in analyzing flight test data * Certification or training in flight test operations or related disciplines * Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work under pressure * Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to present complex technical information clearly * Developmental test and operational test operations experience * Experience in flight test of avionics systems, weapons, live fires and releases, and sensor testing * Experience in Electronic Warfare and RF/IR Countermeasures * Previous experience in aero performance/flight envelope expansion * Previous experience as aircrew member (Pilot, EWO, NAV, etc.) is a plus but not required * Private Pilot license is a plus but not required * Test Pilot School Graduate a plus but not required for this FTE position Travel: Travel is anticipated to be approximately 20 days annually. Education Requirements: Bachelor and/or Master of Science degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related STEM field. Clearance Requirements: Current DoD Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility as well as the ability to attain special program access is required. U.S. Citizenship is required #LI-RR1 #MTSIjobs #mtsi #LI-Onsite 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 Owned: 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 Decemeber) 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 MTSI embraces nine core values including our first core value of Employees come first. Consistent with our Core Values, we are committed to Equal Opportunity, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, military/veteran status, disability, or any other characteristics protected by applicable law. MTSI is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with physical and/or mental disabilities.