Mid-Level Flight Test Engineer (Grp 3)

Own Your Future. Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. (MTSI) is seeking a Mid-Level Flight Test Engineer (Grp 3) at Eglin AFB, FL.

The successful applicant will provide Developmental Test and Evaluation (DT&E) flight test engineering and management of budget and detachment operations for ground and flight test efforts in support of SOCOM Special Operations Armed Overwatch 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 detachment 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 for USSOCOM weapon system development.

* Act as Test Conductor for A2E programs involving Group 1-5 Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) and their associated networks
* Support and participate in flight test event planning, test execution, data management, data collection, and data distribution
* Develop and review test objectives, test plans, and other required documentation
* Provide requirements for test venues and test assets
* Prepare test cards and checklists and coordinate post mission data analysis activities
* Apply technical expertise to assess test range, weapon system, or technology project readiness for testing and advise senior test personnel on test readiness
* Support preparation of mission execution schedules, logistics coordination, and track status and risk
* Interface with other government and range organizations and development contractors
* Strive to meet programmatic timelines and overcome resource and schedule challenges, as needed
* Facilitate the safety of the test execution process

Required Qualifications:

* Bachelor of Science degree in engineering or science
* 5+ years in test and evaluation with a focus on UAS's developmental testing
* Understanding and significant experience with small UAS (sUAS) systems, subsystems, and support equipment
* Experience/knowledge of avionics, mission systems, munitions systems, and comm/radar systems
* Working knowledge of DoD and/or Air Force UAS test and evaluation policies
* Experience preparing flight test documents including test plans, safety reviews, and test cards
* Proficiency with Microsoft Office products
* Excellent written and oral communication skills
* Active Secret Clearance
* Experience with Group 1-3 sUAS testing on DoD test ranges
* Ability to obtain FAA Class 3 flight physical
* Ability to fly on military aircraft and operate in Ground Control Stations (GCS) or Control Rooms

Desired Qualifications:
* Active Top-Secret clearance
* Test Pilot School Graduate
* Master of Science degree in engineering and 3+ years in UAS test and evaluation
* Experience preparing briefings and documentation for military leadership
* Experience working with the Air Force Seek Eagle Office (AFSEO) and the Non-Nuclear Munitions Safety Board (NNMSB)
* Experience with MQ-9 and/or MQ-1 testing
* Experience testing at various DoD test ranges

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