Modern Technology Solutions

Overview

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Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. (MTSI) is seeking a Flight Test Engineer, F-16 Programs to join our growing team at Edwards AFB, CA.

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

This position coordinates flight test activities among multiple engineering disciplines in support of a wide range of F-16 related test programs. The individual should possess the ability to understand air vehicle system architecture, design and subsystems integration and mission systems avionics. The individual should have the ability to lead and mentor junior engineers at varying levels of experience.

The selected candidate should have direct hands-on flight test experience (salary will be competitive, based on experience) in following phases of test planning preparation, execution and reporting:

&bull Maturity and professionalism to support the execution of a flight test missions, briefings and oversee team of discipline engineers in Mission Control Room.

&bull During flights, monitor performance parameters of experimental and operational systems.

&bull Participate in development of the overall plans such as Test Plans, Test Points, test cards, etc.

&bull Provide integrated engineering support for design reviews, test planning working groups, test card prep, execution, and post flight reports.

&bull Participated in and supports test program for design reviews, schedule meeting, liaison with test ranges, etc.

&bull Performing mechanical/electrical review of aircraft systems, sub-systems, and components to ensure proper test plans and data collection in flight test.

&bull Work well in a team environment as well as independently.

&bull Generate post flight mission reports and other detailed formal reports.

Qualifications

The individual should possess a track record of direct hands-on experience in all phases of planning, executing and managing flight tests and a reputation of being a team player and passion for flight test.

&bull Minimum of 2 years of direct hands-on flight test experience required. Additional education may be considered as work experience.

&bull Previous experience in flight testing fighter aircraft preferred.

&bull Test Pilot Graduate a plus but not required for this mid-level FTE position.

&bull Previous experience in Aero-Performance / Flight Envelope Expansion, Vehicle Subsystems performance and Mission Systems is desired.

&bull Position requires willingness to accept changing and evolving roles & responsibilities in support of customers&rsquo requirements and need.

&bull Experience in Electronic Warfare and RF/IR CM desired.

&bull Previous experience as aircrew member (Pilot, EWO, NAV, etc.) desired.

&bull Experience with flight test of avionics systems, weapons, live fires, and sensor testing is a plus.

&bull Private Pilot license is a plus but not required.

Travel:

Travel is required, estimated at 10%.

Education Requirements:

BS in technical field or equivalent with number of years of experience determining level of position filled.

Clearance Requirements:

Current Active Secret clearance or Top Secret clearance (desired). Must be able to qualify for and maintain a Top Secret clearance.

U.S. Citizenship is required

The pay range for this position in California is $100,000/year to $180,000/year however, base pay offered may vary depending on established government contract ranges, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience, and other factors. MTSI also offers a full range of medical, financial, and other benefits, dependent on the position offered. Base pay information is based on market location. Applicants should apply via MTSI's internal or external careers site.

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