Mission Systems Flight Test Engineer (Simulator)

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Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. (MTSI) is seeking a Mission Systems Flight Test Engineer (Simulator) to join our grouwing team at Nellis AFB in Las Vegas, Nevada.  

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.

The successful candidate will assist the government with requirements development and verification and validation activities on a new generation of simulation environment intended to test a variety of new and existing platforms.

The successful candidate will:

• Develop, execute, and report on classified test events focused on verification and validation of system requirements, integrated model capabilities, and data architectures to determine that the digital battlespace environment properly represents virtualized open air
• Grow and maintain infrastructure required to develop, track, and execute verification and validation test programs, to ensure the delivered product meets user needs
• Develop V&V test plans, reports, and test protocols that are well written, clear, and executable by associated personnel
• Lead and/or participate in test planning working groups, test plan reviews, and other test preparation activities
• Work closely with systems engineering and program management to obtain requirements and resources needed to execute validation and test plans
• Mentor junior employees and actively participates in their professional development
• Maintain a willingness to accept changing and evolving roles and responsibilities in support of customers’ requirements and needs
• Ability to manage schedule constraints
• Excellent oral and written communication, presentation and persuasion skills with attention to detail, to advocate for various stakeholder needs

• Possess maturity and professionalism to lead the execution of a Flight Test missions, briefings and oversee team of discipline engineers in Mission Control Room

• Knowledge of statistical analysis software (MATLAB)

• Minimum of 5 years executing V&V related activities
• Strong working background in developmental Flight Test
• An understanding of requirements development, sensor and weapons systems on major USAF offensive systems
• Experience in data systems used to monitor real-time test, and post test data analysis
• Experience leading a cross functional team comprised of engineering, operations, integration, and technicians to successfully execute the development of complex products is desired
• Experience planning or executing test programs at the AFTC or other Major Range and Test Facility Base is desired
• Experience in Electronic Warfare and RF/IR CM desired

Education Requirements: 

BS in Engineering (Aero, Mechanical, Electrical), Computer Science, or other science based curricula) required.  MS in engineering/science or related field desired.  Graduate of an accredited Test Pilot School is desired.

Clearance Requirements:

Active Secret clearance required with the ability to qualify for and maintain a TS clearance and Special Program access.

Travel Requirements:

Approximately 15% travel is anticipated for this position

U.S. Citizenship required

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