Senior Flight Test Engineer

Overview

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Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. (MTSI) is seeking a Flight Test Engineer to join the our team in Huntsville, AL.

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/year
• Flexible schedules
• 6% 401k match with immediate vesting
• 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 tuition reimbursement
• Other company funded benefits, like life and disability insurance
• Optional 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 www.mtsi-va.com.

Responsibilities

MTSI is looking to hire a Test Engineer to support our SETA Hypersonics contract located in Huntsville, Alabama. 

Job Responsibilities: 

• Provide flight test engineering expertise to advanced hypersonic weapon system development
• Act as Test Director for instrumentation and data collection assets
• Lead and participate in flight test event planning, test execution, data management, data collection and data distribution
• Develop and review test objectives, plans and other required documentation
• Coordinate and provide requirements for test venues, test assets and participants across the DOD community
• Prepare countdown checklists, supporting test planning products and coordinate analysis activities.
• Apply technical expertise to assess test range, weapon system or technology project readiness for testing and advise senior government personnel on test readiness
• Use technical expertise to assess missile and weapon system development
• Prepare mission execution schedules, logistics coordination and track status and risk
• Interface with other government and range organizations and development contractors

Qualifications

Required Education:

Bachelors’ degree in a related field; engineering or science desired, with 5 years' relevant experience. 

Required Clearance:

Must have an active Secret Clearance; US Citizenship required.

Required Skills:

• Knowledge and understanding in advanced weapon system and missile development and design
• Proven track record working with weapon system teams focused on integration and testing
• Demonstrated ability to lead and coordinate multiple and complex test support assets
• Skilled in preparing briefings and comprehensive documentation
• Demonstrated experience testing at various test ranges to include Pacific Missile Range Facility (PMRF), Cape Canaveral Space Force Station (CCSFS), Reagan Test Site (RTS), Pacific Spaceport Complex – Alaska (PSCA) and/or Wallops Flight Facility (WFF)
• Proficiency in preparing mission/test/flight readiness reviews and briefing material for senior leadership decision
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products with emphasis on MS Project and/or any other scheduling programs
• Experience serving as a Test Director and performing on-console operations

Desired Skills:

• 15 years of related experience
• Expertise in preparing flight test documents; Universal Documentation System (UDS) including Program Requirements Document (PRD) and Operation Requirements (OR)
• Experience in preparing mission execution checklists and countdown documents
• Active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility
• Masters of Science degree in engineering

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Salary : $10,000