F-16 Flight Test Mission Planner & Data Specialist

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

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.