Flight Test Analysis Engineer

• Develop and execute analysis methods to evaluate missile and interceptor IMU/GPS data to generate best-estimate trajectories and verify mission performance.
• Perform independent verification and validation of Monte Carlo trajectory simulations to ensure accuracy of pre-mission predictions and mission success criteria.
• Develop and maintain 3DOF/6DOF trajectory models using TAOS or equivalent tools incorporating aerodynamic, mass, and propulsion parameters.
• Utilize MATLAB and related tools for data analysis, coordinate transformations, gravity modeling, and celestial body tracking.
• Support pre- and post-test mission analysis activities, providing recommendations and technical briefings to MDA government customers.
• Collaborate with engineers across MDA and contractor teams to plan, execute, and assess flight and ground test events.
• Prepare and present technical reports, visualizations, and analysis results to senior leadership and test stakeholders.
• Support software verification and system integration efforts for test and analysis systems as needed.
• Ensure analytical methods, tools, and documentation meet MDA technical and security standards.

• Bachelor's degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical, or related STEM discipline.
• Minimum of 7 years of relevant engineering experience supporting flight test, trajectory analysis, or missile defense programs.
• Proficiency with MATLAB/Simulink for data processing, statistical analysis, and trajectory simulation.
• Experience developing and analyzing 3DOF/6DOF simulations and Monte Carlo analyses.
• Strong understanding of flight dynamics, guidance and control principles, and coordinate frame transformations.
• Experience interpreting flight test data including telemetry, IMU, and GPS sources.
• Strong technical writing and presentation skills.
• Active Secret security clearance required (Top Secret eligible).

• Direct experience supporting MDA pre- and post-test analysis activities.
• Familiarity with TAOS, Red Hat Linux, and data analysis tools such as WireShark.
• Experience configuring and troubleshooting RF systems and telemetry equipment for test missions.
• Master's degree in Aerospace Engineering or related field (completed or in progress).
• Experience with THAAD, GMD, or other Missile Defense System elements.

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  Interesting Work:
  
  
  
  Our co-workers support some of the most important and critical programs to our national defense and security.
  
  
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  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.
  
  
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  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.
  
  
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  Great Benefits - Most Full-Time Staff Are Eligible for:
  
  
  




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  Starting PTO accrual of 20 days PTO/year + 10 holidays/year
  
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  Flexible schedules
  
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  6% 401k match with immediate vesting up to $9k annually
  
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  Semi-annual bonus eligibility (July and December)
  
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  Company funded Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) - a separate qualified retirement account
  
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  Up to $10,000 in annual educational reimbursement
  
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  Other company funded benefits, like life and disability insurance
  
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  Optional zero deductible Blue Cross/Blue Shield health insurance plan
  




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  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