Senior Flight Test Engineer

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

The successful applicant will provide Developmental Test and Evaluation (DT&E) flight test engineering and management of budget and squadron operations for ground and flight test efforts in support of SOCOM Special Operations AC/MC-130J aircraft and other PEO Fixed Wing programs. Tasks will include; support of development, testing, training, and fielding of urgent special operations capabilities; assisting in development and execution of acquisition strategies to modify, procure, and field precision guided weapons; supporting operations officer in the scheduling and execution of over 500 annual tests, provide relevant operations knowledge to USSOCOM/AFSOC test efforts, and ensuring standardized processes across all test teams.

* Assist in directing squadron efforts to meet programmatic timelines and overcome resource and schedule challenges
* Issuance, and closure of documentation relating to work performed on the aircraft
* Clearance for flight (aircraft and hardware/software subsystems)
* Facilitate the safety coordination process, and coordination of aircraft modifications

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.

Provide flight test engineering expertise to USSOCOM weapon system development.
* Act as Test Director for instrumentation and data collection assets
* Support management of budget and squadron operations for ground and flight test efforts
* Lead and participate in flight test event planning, test execution, data management, data collection and data distribution
* 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 countdown checklists, supporting test planning products and coordinate analysis activities.
* Apply technical expertise to assess test range, weapon system or technology project readiness for testing and advise senior government personnel on test readiness
* Prepare mission execution schedules, logistics coordination and track status and risk
* Interface with other government and range organizations and development contractors
* Assist in directing test operation efforts across test and operations communities to meet programmatic timelines and overcome resource and schedule challenges, as needed
* Facilitate the safety and aircraft modification coordination process
* Aid in operations and maintenance support planning with contract maintenance teams
* Support Operations Officer on coordination of over 500 annual missions, on an as-needed basis

Required Qualifications:
* Bachelor of Science degree in engineering or science
* 10+ years of squadron operations and test and evaluation experience
* Excellent written and oral communication skills
* Understanding/significant experience with installed aircraft systems/subsystems and support equipment
* Experience/knowledge of avionics/mission systems, munitions systems, and comm/radar systems
* Working knowledge of OSD and Air Force T&E policies
* Proficiency with Microsoft Office products with emphasis on MS Project and/or any other scheduling programs
* Active Secret Clearance

Desired Qualifications:
* Active Top-Secret clearance
* Test Pilot School Graduate (USN/USAF)
* Master of Science degree in engineering
* Experience preparing briefings and documentation
* Experience preparing flight test documents; Universal Documentation System (UDS) including Program Requirements Document (PRD) and Operation Requirements (OR)
* Experience preparing mission execution checklists and countdown documents
* Experience testing at various test ranges

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