Aircraft Modification Systems Engineer - Senior

Modern Technology Solutions, Inc.; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

20 days PTO/year

401(k) match

Semi-annual bonus

Employee Stock Ownership Plan

$10,000 in annual educational reimbursement

Job summary

A leading technology services provider in Virginia is looking for a Senior Aircraft Modification Systems Engineer. You will work on projects related to integrating sensors and communication equipment in aircraft. The ideal candidate has over 10 years of experience in aircraft modification and a strong understanding of airworthiness criteria. Key responsibilities include flight testing and collaboration with suppliers. Benefits include PTO, 401(k) match, and educational reimbursement.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of aircraft modification and systems engineering experience.
• Understanding of airworthiness criteria and FAA standards.
• Demonstrated skill in flight test, systems engineering, or aircraft modification.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate airworthiness through flight testing.
• Collaborate with aircraft and equipment suppliers.
• Communicate complex technical issues effectively.

Skills

Flight test

Systems engineering

Technical writing

Analytic skills

Education

B.S. in aerospace, mechanical, or systems engineering

M.S. in aerospace, mechanical, or systems engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Project Management Professional certification

Job description

As a Senior Aircraft Modification Systems Engineer with MTSI you will focus on projects emphasizing integration of sensors, communication equipment, and aircraft survivability equipment. This position will be located in northern VA.

Your essential job functions will include but may not be limited to:

• Understanding of airworthiness criteria.
• Flight test of aircraft and modified aircraft to evaluate airworthiness.
• Knowledge of CONUS-based test ranges.
• 10+ years of aircraft (manned or unmanned) aircraft modification, systems engineering approaches, and program management.
• You must have demonstrated skill in at least one or more technical area: flight test, aircraft modification, systems engineering, stores separation analysis, and unmanned aircraft.
• An interest and some knowledge of one airworthiness criteria and FAA airworthiness standards technology.
• You must be able to work both independently and in a collaborative team environment, and meet required schedules and timelines.
• You must have the ability to interact with aircraft/equipment suppliers, work well with coworkers and teammates.
• You must have outstanding skills in communicating complex technical issues and in providing comprehensive written, oral and/or digital products (including document organization and technical writing).
• You must have good analytic skills and the ability to apply these skills in a multi-tasking environment where more than one project may require his/her participation at a given time (typically one primary project and one or two ancillary projects).

Desired Requirements

• Specific experience with modification of manned or unmanned aircraft.
• Experience with Microsoft Office products to include Project.
• Experience staffing decision packages in a headquarters environment.
• Experience with the Intelligence Community including acquisition and engineering projects.

Education Requirements

• B.S. in an aerospace, mechanical, or systems engineering, math, statistics, operations research or related field.
• M.S. in aerospace, mechanical, or systems engineering, math, statistics, operations research or related field, DESIRED.

Certifications Desired

• Project Management Professional.

Clearance Requirements

• TS/SCI clearance with a Full-Scope polygraph.
• U.S. Citizenship is required for this position.

Benefits

• Starting PTO accrual of 20 days PTO/year + 10 holidays/year.
• 6% 401(k) match with immediate vesting up to $9,000 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.

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.