Test and Evaluation Engineer

Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. (MTSI) is seeking a Test and Evaluation Engineer, Senior Principal in Dayton, OH. MTSI is seeking a Test and Evaluation Engineer, Senior Principal to provide planning, conduct, and evaluation of AFRL technology development projects. Responsibilities Provide flight test engineering expertise to U.S. Air Force and Space Force customers for advanced technology development related to R&D, acquisition, development and testing of cutting‑edge technologies. Assist the AFRL customer with creation of developmental and operational flight test processes. Assist the AFRL customer with execution of flight test efforts at applicable flight test ranges. Create test plans, coordinate test planning, and perform data collection and analysis of flight test results. Provide engineering expertise to the lead project engineer and make technical recommendations. Assist with identifying and mitigating technical, cost, and schedule risks to projects. Analyze end user requirements and provide recommendations based on scientific results and developmental risks. Evaluate proposed projects for feasibility and applicability to relevant military mission areas. Participate in strategic planning and development of systems architectures. Generate documents, briefings, roadmaps, and planning materials to support the customer mission. Work closely with program managers, lead project engineers, and program teams. Up to 20% travel in support of test events and technical exchange meetings. Qualifications Must possess an active DoD Top Secret Clearance with SCI eligibility. At least 15 years’ experience with flight test engineering, planning, and execution of cutting‑edge capabilities. Thorough knowledge of Air Force flight test instructions and policy. Experience in execution of government flight test processes, including test requirements derivation, design of experiments, test planning, test plan writing, risk assessment, flight worthiness, and mission assurance. Strong skills in documenting analytical questions, capability gaps, and solution neutral requirements. Demonstrated performance in conduct of test events. Ability to develop and present analysis results briefings to senior leadership. Experience working with U.S. Air Force and/or U.S. Space Force customers. Experience developing high-level project/work plans. Clear and effective oral and written communication skills. Must work well within a team environment to identify and apply best practices. Education Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics, Applied Mathematics, or related technical field. A Master’s degree in a similar field is highly desired. Desired Skills Graduate of military test pilot school (USAF, USN, etc). Clearance Requirements Active DoD Top Secret Clearance with TS/SCI eligibility. Benefits Starting PTO accrual of 20 days PTO/year + 10 holidays/year Flexible schedules 6% 401(k) match with immediate vesting up to $9k annually 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 educational reimbursement Other company funded benefits, like life and disability insurance Optional zero deductible Blue Cross/Blue Shield health insurance plan Equal Employment Opportunity Statement MTSI embraces nine core values including our first core value of Employees come first. Consistent with our Core Values, we are committed to Equal Opportunity, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, military/veteran status, disability, or any other characteristics protected by applicable law. MTSI is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with physical and/or mental disabilities. For more information about MTSI, please visit #J-18808-Ljbffr