Flight Test Engineer – Emerging Technologies Integrated Test Force

Own Your Future. Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. (MTSI) is seeking a Flight Test Engineer to support our operatiions at Edwards AFB, CA. 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/yearFlexible schedules6% 401k match with immediate vestingSemi-annual bonus eligibility (July and December)Company funded Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) - a separate qualified retirement accountUp to $10,000 in annual tuition reimbursementOther company funded benefits, like life and disability insuranceOptional 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 . Responsibilities: To support the Emerging Technologies (ET) Integrated Test Force (ITF) / 416th Flight Test Squadron as a Flight Test Engineer: Plan, lead/execute and report small and large UAS and manned flight test, as well as other emerging technology projects. Ensure that all test are accomplished within the constraints of vehicle system limitations. The selected candidate must have experience as a Flight Test Engineer and in the following phases of test planning preparation, execution and reporting: • Participation in and support of test program design reviews, schedule meetings, liaison with test ranges. Etc. • Maturity and professionalism to lead the execution of flight test briefings and missions and oversee a team of discipline engineers. • Write and review flight test and safety plans. • Prior experience as a Test Conductor and/or Test Director desired • Monitor performance parameters of experimental and operational systems during flights. • Provide integrated engineering support for, test planning working groups, test card preparation, and generation of post-flight and formal reports. • Must work well in a team environment as well as independently. • Position requires willingness to accept changing and evolving roles & responsibilities in support of customers’ requirements and needs. Qualifications: Required Experience: Minimum of 2 years of flight test experience. This position can be filled at varying levels depending on the number of years of experience the selected candidate possesses. • Experience with UAS is desired • Military experience with UAS or manned aircraft highly desired but not required • Experience as an aircrew member (Pilot, EWO, NAV, etc.) is desired • Experience mentoring more junior FTEs and engineers is desired • Private Pilot license is a plus but not required • Test Pilot Graduate a plus but not required for this mid-to-senior level FTE position • Proven leaderships skills able to lead a small team in successful flight testing • Prior or Current Project Safety Lead (PSL) and Test Safety Officer (TSO) qualification desired Education Requirements: Bachelor of Science in technical field required Clearance Requirements: Active Secret Clearance is required or Top-Secret security clearance desired The pay range for this position in California is $100,000/year to $180,000/year; however, base pay offered may vary depending on established government contract ranges, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience, and other factors. MTSI also offers a full range of medical, financial, and other benefits, dependent on the position offered. Base pay information is based on market location. Applicants should apply via MTSI's internal or external careers site.