AATC F-16 Mission Planning Analyst

Modern Technology Solutions, Inc.; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Starting PTO 20 days + 10 holidays

6% 401k match

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

Educational reimbursement up to $10k

Flexible schedules

Life and disability insurance

Health insurance option

Job summary

Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. (MTSI) seeks a Mission Planner to support Tucson, AZ flight test operations for F-16 programs in collaboration with AATC.

You will manage mission planning, data handling, and coordination with government teams to ensure safe, effective test events and timely execution. The role requires applying JMPS and PFPS, updating mission planning software/hardware, and traveling for deployments as needed.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of software testing, analysis, or practical engineering experience.
• Experience with common design tools and data analysis tools.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to multitask.
• Ability to work in a high noise environment such as nearby aircraft.
• Demonstrated team leadership and customer interface skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• Valid driver's license with insurable driving record.
• Motivated, self-driven, and comfortable in high-energy independent work environment.

Responsibilities

• Report mission planning status, operational activities, and outcomes to government leadership.
• Provide technical and planning support for F16 flight test missions.
• Apply expertise in JMPS and PFPS, and provide input for software updates.
• Support mission planning independently during homestation operations and travel.
• Implement software and hardware updates to mission planning systems on F-16 aircraft and coordinate with stakeholders.
• Download, archive, and manage postflight mission data; ensure availability for review.
• Perform data management and analysis to support flight test solution development.
• Use data tracking and analytical tools, including Microsoft Office, to support planning tasks.
• Coordinate test mission data and recording requirements across variable flight schedules.

Skills

Software testing

Data analysis

Analytical skills

Microsoft Office

Communication skills

Team leadership

Travel readiness

Security clearance readiness

Education

B.S. in engineering, computer science, or related technical discipline

Tools

JMPS

PFPS

Mission planning systems

Job description

Overview:

MTSI is seeking a highly motivated Mission Planner to support fastpaced flight test operations for the Air National Guard Air Force Reserve Command Test Center (AATC) in Tucson, Arizona. This technical professional will assist mission planning efforts for F-16 flight test programs while serving as technical support for F-16 flight test to manage flight test data.AATC drives rapid modernization across a portfolio of combat systems, and this role provides handson technical leadership throughout the mission planning lifecycle. The Mission Planning Analsyst will collaborate with the AATC government mission planning team and test directors to coordinate and execute complex F16 flight test missions spanning airtoair and air-to ground weapons, data links, and emergingcapabilities, ensuring safe, effective, and operationally relevant test events that advance the F16's combat readiness.

Duties will include but are not limited to:

• Report mission planning status, operational activities, and outcomes to government leadership.
• Provide technical and planning support for F16 flight test missions.
• Apply expertise in F16 mission planning systems, including the Joint Mission Planning System (JMPS) and Portable Flight Planning Software (PFPS), and provide userfocused input for software updates.
• Support AATC mission planning independently during homestation operations and travel, including deployments for flight test events.
• Implement software and hardware updates to mission planning systems on F-16 aircraft and coordinate synchronization with program offices and AATC stakeholders.
• Download, archive, and manage postflight mission data; ensure availability for review and oversee mission data transfer to the 309th Software Engineering Group and system vendors.
• Perform data management and analysis to support F16 flight test solution development.
• Use data tracking and analytical tools, including Microsoft Office, to support mission planning tasks.
• Coordinate test mission data and recording requirements across variable F16 flight schedules, including earlymorning and lateevening events.
• Maintain a strong understanding of ANG/AFRC aircraft operations and tactical employment to inform mission planning improvements.
• Support AATC in the endtoend development of advanced combat systems within an independent, highenergy environment alongside multidisciplinary teams of engineers, analysts, pilots, and aircrew.

Qualifications:

• Minimum 3 years of software testing, analysis, or practical engineering experience
• Exerpience with common design tools and data analysis tools
• Strong analytical skills and ability to multitask
• Ability to work in a high noise environment such as nearby aircraft
• Demonstrated team leadership and customer interface skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities
• Proficiency with productivity tools such as Microsoft Office
• Valid driver's license with insurable driving record
• Motivated, selfdriven, and comfortable in highenergy independent work environment

Desired Skills:

• Experience in military software testing, engineering, or flight test
• Background in aircraft mission planning systems to include the Joint Mission Planning System (JMPS)
• Experience with Special Access Programs
• Knowledge of Aircraft Ethernet Bus and MILSTD1553

Education Requirements:

• B.S. in engineering, computer science, or related technical discipline desired

Clearance Requirements:

• Current Secret Clearance
• Eligible for Top Secret/SCI
• Current TS/SCI highly desired

Travel Requirements:

Travel is expected approximately every month with periodic, mostly intraweek trips to support AATC projects. Up to 20% travel, depending on program workload and project location.

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 Owned:

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 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

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

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.