Flight Test Engineer for T-7A and F-16 Programs

4 weeks ago


Palmdale, California, United States Modern Technology Solutions Inc Full time
Flight Test Engineer Job Description

Modern Technology Solutions Inc. is seeking a skilled Flight Test Engineer to join our team at Edwards AFB in California. This position involves coordinating flight test activities among multiple engineering disciplines in support of T-7A and F-16 related test programs.

Responsibilities

  • Coordinate flight test activities among multiple engineering disciplines.
  • Understand air vehicle system architecture, design, and subsystems integration and mission systems avionics.
  • Lead and mentor junior engineers at varying levels of experience.
  • Participate in development of overall plans such as the TEMP, Test Points, test cards, etc.
  • Provide integrated engineering support for design reviews, test planning working groups, test card prep, execution, and post-flight reports.
  • Perform mechanical/electrical review of aircraft systems, sub-systems, and components to ensure proper test plans and data collection in flight test.
  • Work well in a team environment as well as independently.
  • Generate post-flight mission reports and other detailed formal reports.

Qualifications

  • Minimum of 2 years of direct hands-on flight test experience required.
  • Additional education may be considered as work experience.
  • Previous experience in flight testing fighter aircraft preferred.
  • Test Pilot Graduate a plus but not required for this mid-level FTE position.
  • Previous experience in Aero-Performance / Flight Envelope Expansion, Vehicle Subsystems performance and Mission Systems is desired.
  • Position requires willingness to accept changing and evolving roles & responsibilities in support of customers' requirements and need.
  • Experience in Electronic Warfare and RF/IR CM desired.
  • Previous experience as aircrew member (Pilot, EWO, NAV, etc.) desired.
  • Experience with flight test of avionics systems, weapons, live fires, and sensor testing is a plus.
  • Private Pilot license is a plus but not required.

Requirements

  • Current Active Secret clearance or Top security clearance (desired).
  • U.S. Citizenship is required.
  • Travel is required for this position.

Benefits

  • Competitive salary range: $110,000/year to $180,000/year.
  • Full range of medical, financial, and other benefits.


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