Test Engineer

Test Engineer - Sr. Principal – Dayton, OH (Co‑located with customer at WPAFB, OH. Some travel up to 20%) Supports PEO C3BM – ABMS – Advanced Battle Management Systems customer. Works with internal and external stakeholders to plan, execute, assess, and document Developmental Testing (DT) and Operational Testing (OT) of tactical command and control (C2) systems primarily in the customer workspace. Responsibilities Standup Integrated Test Team (ITT) Charter for developing and managing the T&E Strategy, Test and Evaluation Master Plan (TEMP) and other required documentation, forming subgroups, and identifying T&E resource requirements. Assist in developing the T&E Strategy that integrates policy, program requirements, cost & resource estimates, evaluation framework, and overall schedule to accomplish program goals. Coordinate the planning, management, and oversight of DT/OT activities and maintain oversight of Contractor and Participating Test Organization (PTO) T&E activities supporting the program. Document test activities, including writing test reports, analyzing test data, and making recommendations to the Lead Engineer and leadership. Support developmental hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) and software-in-the-loop (SIL) testing in a digital environment, as well as live fire testing (LFT) in an operational environment. Establish trusted and influential relationships with customers, vendors, and other stakeholders. Demonstrate ability to coordinate with both internal and external organizations to accomplish common goals. Exhibit excellent verbal and written communication skills. Possess knowledge of Government policies, directives, standards, handbooks, and pamphlets as well as DoD-adopted industry standards relating to security (highly desired). Specialized knowledge in any of the following areas: tactical sensors, missile defense effectors, tactical data link networks, sensor/effector integration, aircraft systems. Knowledge of the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center's framework, directives, and policies. Qualifications Minimum 15 years of engineering experience, with a focus on developmental test or operational test (DT/OT). Knowledge of DoD T&E policies, practices, procedures. Experience in writing/translating test documents such as TEMP, DT/OT plans. Experience with ACAT I/II acquisition programs is highly desirable. Familiarity with military communication systems, DoD standards and regulations. Demonstrated ability to shift from one project to another in a dynamic, agile work environment. Excellent oral and written communication skills and ability to clearly translate client technical needs into technical specifications. Demonstrated ability to independently execute, lead, and complete tasks; drive projects to closure, assimilate and correlate project information in a fast‑paced environment. Education Requirements B.S. degree in an engineering or technical discipline. Master's degree in engineering or technical discipline (highly desired). Security Clearance Level Required Must possess an active DoD Top Secret Clearance with SCI eligibility. Please Note: U.S. Citizenship is required. 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. We are committed to equal employment opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with physical and/or mental disabilities. #J-18808-Ljbffr