Air-to-Air Flight Test Lead

Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. (MTSI)

Tucson (AZ)

On-site

USD 110,000 - 160,000

Full time

11 days ago

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Job summary

MTSI seeks a highly experienced Project Manager to support flight test programs for the Air National Guard and Air Force Reserve Command at the AATC in Tucson, AZ. You will serve as a technical leader and operational liaison across air-to-air sensors, data links, and open architecture, coordinating with government, academia, and industry partners.

The role emphasizes test planning, requirements development, and cradle-to-grave support, with responsibility for multi-project execution in a

Qualifications

Minimum 10 years of operational/developmental test, software testing, or practical engineering experience.
Working knowledge of radar theory.
Strong analytical skills and ability to multitask.
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, self-driven, and comfortable in high-energy independent work environment.

Responsibilities

Plan and execute Air to Air system activities aligned with AATC F-16 test objectives.
Coordinate engagement with partners, academia, and military organizations as they become relevant to the Air to Air systems team within the AATC F-16 CTF.
Report project status, operational activities, and outcomes to government and MTSI leadership.
Serve as a representative of the Government F-16 Air to Air Systems Test Director for all programs of interest, ensuring alignment and information flow internal and external to the team.
Provide technical and project management support for air-to-air flight test programs.
Lead Air to Air requirements development, test planning, software candidate management, and configuration control.
Coordinate test infrastructure, scheduling, and execution.
Perform data management, data analysis, and solution development.
Interface with USAF Test Enterprises and contribute to sensors, weapons, open architecture and data link development to enhance F-16 capabilities.
Research emerging technologies and advise government personnel on advancements in air-to-air systems.
Support National Guard Bureau with requirements generation, verification, and validation.
Collaborate with AATC leadership, system program offices, and industry partners on COTS and developmental improvements.
Guide conceptual and technical architecture design for software and hardware systems.
Contribute to cradle-to-grave development of advanced combat systems.
Work effectively within cross-functional teams and maintain strong customer relationships.
Help define program goals, roadmaps, milestones, and track progress against established plans.
Coordinate and simultaneously oversee multiple related projects.
Utilize data management, tracking, and analytical techniques to support program decisions; must be proficient with tools such as Microsoft Office.
Participate in Concept Reviews and other program-relevant meetings.
Collaborate closely with test directors, systems engineers, program managers, operators, and other stakeholders to align emerging technology solutions with Air Reserve Component requirements.
Translate complex project findings into clear, actionable recommendations for military leadership.
Provide direct support to AATC in the development of advanced systems from concept through execution, operating within a high-energy, independent environment alongside multidisciplinary teams.