Flight Test Engineer

Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. (MTSI) is seeking a Flight Test Engineer supporting the Air National Guard and Air Force Reserve Command Test Center (AATC). The candidate will assist the 416^th TES Operating Location A with F-16 flight test engineering duties. The candidate will directly support AATC on site in Tucson, AZ.

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  • 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.

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As a Flight Test Engineer with MTSI, you will be responsible for planning, provisioning, conducting, and reporting fast paced, streamlined flight test operations in support of the Air National Guard Air Force Reserve Command Test Center (AATC) in Tucson, AZ, specifically for the 416 Flight Test Squadron's Operating Location A. The Candidate will perform developmental and operational testing for the latest F-16 operational flight programs and associated systems and weapons.

Duties will include but are not limited to:

• Assist the OL-A Director in identifying Operational Flight Program changes to modernize and increase lethality for the F-16.
• Accomplish studies on viability, participate in design reviews with the F-16 program office and AATC pilots/engineers.
• Plan for flight testing, draft test plans/reports, draft test information sheets, conduct pre-mission and post-mission briefs and mission reviews with project pilots.
• Archive and analyze test mission data and assist with candidate adjustments and engineering changes as required.
• Work closely with the 416 FLTS OL-A Director, various system program offices, and industry vendors to implement commercial/government off-the-shelf and developmental improvements to F-16 systems.
• Responsible for technical implementation of required software and hardware architecture in coordination with the efforts of AATC government and program office personnel.
• Provide expertise in the following areas: operational and developmental test planning & execution (particularly in the fighter aircraft environment); test plan formulation; basic aircraft/system data bus architectures to include PPD and mil-standard 1553 & Ethernet; and data analysis tools.
• Develop an understanding of the operation and tactical applications of the above systems and their interfaces.

• Directly support AATC in the development of advanced combat systems from cradle to grave in an independent, high-energy environment and will operate in multidisciplinary teams of industry, government and military personnel consisting of engineers, analysts, scientists, pilots and other aircrew.

• Must have a can-do attitude and be self-starting, ambitious, and hard-working.

• Minimum 5 years' experience in practical engineering or test and evaluation.
• Strong desire to learn new systems and propose new ideas for F-16 systems, software, and design.
• Experience with all phases of aircraft test and development, to include change proposal/selection, test plan writing, design of test, test provisioning/scheduling, test execution, data analysis, and reporting.
• Experience with common design tools and data analysis tools such as MATLAB.
• Strong ability to work in a team environment with demonstrated leadership and customer interface skills.
• Good analytic skills and be capable of operating in a multi-tasking environment. Strong verbal and written communications skills; a background in special access programs is highly desired.
• Valid driver's license with an insurable driving record.

Desired Skills:

• Experience with fighter aircraft test and development.
• Graduate of US Test Pilot School.
• Experience in the design/use and aircraft data bus architecture.
• Experience as an aircrew member in fighter aircraft.
• Experience with flight test of avionics systems, weapons, live weapon fires, and sensor testing.

Education Requirements:

• B.S. in technical discipline is required, preferably in aeronautical/aerospace engineering, electrical engineering, or computer science.
• Master's degree in a technical discipline, Desired.

Clearance Requirements:

• Active Secret security clearance required.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance and meet eligibility requirements for Special Access Program (SAP).
• U.S. Citizenship is required for this position.

Travel Requirements:

• Travel expected to be intermittent. Up to 20% travel, depending on program workload with occasional travel periods to support AATC deployments more than a week.

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