Aerospace Engineer / Flight Test Analyst

Socket.dev; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. (MTSI) in Las Vegas, NV, seeks an Aerospace Engineer / Flight Test Analyst to join our growing team. You will develop MATLAB tools, analyze flight test data, and document results to support aircraft survivability systems.

Qualifications include a Bachelor’s or higher in a STEM field, 2+ years of relevant experience or an internship, and proficiency in MATLAB/Python. Occasional travel and on-site work in Las Vegas are expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in engineering, data analytics, operations research, statistics, physics, computer science, or related STEM field.
• Minimum of 2 years of related experience or masters degree with relevant internship.
• Working knowledge of MATLAB, Python, or similar analytical tools.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain custom MATLAB tools for data analysis and automated test processing.
• Multi-source data analysis: aggregate, clean, and analyze complex datasets.
• Advanced data visualization to compare empirical test data with models or criteria.
• End-to-end test documentation: test plans, data handling protocols, incident logs, reports.
• Test design and strategy using statistics and DOE to define data collection requirements.
• Flight test execution coordination and real-time support.
• Translate test metrics into engineering reports and briefings for leadership.

Skills

Data analysis

Flight test principles

Cross-functional communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher in engineering or related STEM field

Tools

MATLAB

Python

Job description

Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. (MTSI) is seeking an Aerospace Engineer / Flight Test Analyst to join our growing team in Las Vegas, NV.

This individual will be tasked to support flight test and data analysis of electronic countermeasures and aircraft survivability equipment.

ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop & Maintain Custom MATLAB Tools: Design, program, and maintain data analysis tools, scripts, and automated processes in MATLAB (and/or Python) to streamline test evaluation and post-test data processing.
• Multi-Source Data Analysis: Aggregate, clean, and analyze complex datasets from various disparate sources, proactively identifying and resolving data anomalies or inconsistencies.
• Advanced Data Visualization: Create advanced graphical representations or dashboards to compare empirical test data against modeled data or mission criteria.
• End-to-End Test Documentation: Author comprehensive flight test documentation, including test plans, test cards, data management protocols, incident logs, and final technical reports.
• Test Design & Strategy: Utilize statistical analysis techniques and design of experiments methodologies to build robust test matrices and define data collection requirements based on pre-test predictive modeling.
• Flight Test Execution: Active participation in the coordination, planning, and real-time execution of flight tests, including fulfilling critical control room duties.
• Reporting & Strategic Recommendations: Translate complex test metrics into actionable engineering reports and briefings that outline test success/failure criteria and guide future system development.
• Cross-Functional Communication: Effectively convey highly technical optical, infrared, or radar-related concepts and findings to program leadership.

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher in engineering, data analytics, operations research, statistics, physics, computer science, or related STEM field

Required Experience

• Minimum of 2 years of related experience or masters degree with relevant internship
• Working knowledge of MATLAB, Python, or similar analytical tools experience is required

Desired Skills

• Working knowledge of optical, infrared, or radar tracking systems and general flight test principles
• Previous experience as an aircrew member
• Proven use and deployment of AI tools to accelerate data analysis

Clearance Requirements

Must be able to qualify and maintain a secret clearance.Active secret clearance preferred.

Travel

Candidate should anticipate and be available to travel for up to two weeks per month or more.

U.S. Citizenship is required.

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