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 is seeking Flight Test Engineer (FTE) candidates to lead various research projects for the USAF Test Pilot School (TPS) on one or more A-29 aircraft. Duty location is at Edwards AFB.

The following specific duties are anticipated:

Responsible for technical coordination of TPS-driven upgrades & modifications to the A-29 aircraft – either with onsite T-2 special instrumentation personnel or other support organizations/personnel.
Responsible for the research focused operations engineering associated with the A-29 aircraft, which include:
Coordinating research related missions and identifying potential research efforts that could utilize the A-29s, including TPS Test Management Projects (TMPs) and deconflicting with standard TPS A-29 curriculum sortie.
Aircraft configuration control and scheduling
Test Conductor/Director duties
Responsible for test planning (Test plans and safety)
·Other duties in-line with MTSI’s core value to “Own and Solve our Customer’s Problems.”

Required:

Minimum of 15 years of relevant experience in all phases of planning, executing, and managing flight tests and a reputation of being a team player.
Experience leading research programs within the military flight test domain
Experience running missions from a Mission Control Room.
Maturity and professionalism to lead the execution of a flight test missions, briefings and oversee team of discipline engineers to support Flight Test Operations.
Work well in a team environment as well as independently.
Experience generating test plans, flight test mission material, post-mission, and detailed final reports.
Position requires willingness to accept changing and evolving roles & responsibilities in support of customers’ requirements and need.

Qualifications Desired:

Either USAF Test Pilot School Graduate or >10 yrs experience within a military flight test organization, preferably with one of the AFTC centers (Edwards AFB, Eglin AFB, or Holloman)
Wide breadth of aircraft test related experience, examples include sensors, T-2 modifications, fight dynamics/performance, aircraft systems, and system networks.
Developmental Test experience

Education Requirements:

Required - Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field (must have 20+ yrs of relevant work experience).

Desired – Master’s degree in a STEM field (must have 15+ yrs of relevant work experience).

Travel:

Travel up to 10% may be required for this position.

Clearance Requirements:

Secret clearance is required. Must have the ability to qualify for and obtain a TS/SCI clearance.

U.S. Citizenship is required

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