Avionics Systems Test Manager

1 week ago


Palmdale, California, United States Modern Technology Solutions Inc Full time

About Us

Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. (MTSI) is a 100% employee-owned engineering services and solutions company that provides high-demand technical expertise in various fields, including Digital Transformation, Modeling and Simulation, Rapid Capability Development, Test and Evaluation, Artificial Intelligence, Autonomy, Cybersecurity, and Mission Assurance.

With a strong focus on customer satisfaction, MTSI has grown every year since its founding in 1993 and has employees at over 20 offices and field sites worldwide.

This role involves serving as a Test Director during flight test mission execution, responsible for pre-mission planning, post-mission reporting, and ensuring successful test execution.

A key aspect of this position is the ability to work well in a team environment as well as independently, making decisions in dynamic, high-pressure environments.

The salary range for this position in California is $110,000/year to $185,000/year.

Responsibilities and Qualifications

  • Planning, execution, and reporting of flight tests for the B-1, B-2, and B-52 platforms as a Test Director.
  • Aiding in the development and review of ground and flight test plans and test cards.
  • Helping develop and review flight test safety plans.
  • Overseeing scheduling of resources for tests and coordinating with various engineering disciplines and outside agencies.
  • Leading test mission briefs and supervising the execution of test missions.
  • Completing post-test mission reporting requirements.
  • Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience in all phases of planning, executing, and managing flight tests.
  • Maturity and professionalism to lead the execution of flight test missions, briefings, and oversee teams of test control and discipline engineers.
  • Ability to effectively function and make decisions in dynamic, high-pressure environments.
  • Work experience generating post-flight mission reports and other detailed formal reports.

Benefits

  • 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).
  • Up to $10,000 in annual tuition reimbursement.
  • Other company-funded benefits, like life and disability insurance.


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