Flight Test Engineer

Modern Technology Solutions, Inc.; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. is looking for a Flight Test Engineer in Huntsville, AL. The ideal candidate will support the Director of Flight Test, providing technical reports and managing mission checklists and dashboards during flight tests.

Qualified candidates should have a B.S. degree and over 7 years of experience in Flight Test Operations, alongside a Secret clearance. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and leadership skills are also essential for this role.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in Flight Test Operations required.
• Knowledge of MDA flight test processes is essential.
• Secret security clearance needed.

Responsibilities

• Develop mission checklists for real-time updates.
• Manage the Operational Dashboard for mission status.
• Facilitate Mission Execution Team planning meetings.
• Support test planning and execution phases.
• Produce detailed test procedures and updates.

Skills

Flight Test Operations

Microsoft Office

Leadership

Analytical skills

Education

B.S. degree

Tools

Microsoft Project

Job description

MTSI is seeking to hire a Flight Test Engineer in Huntsville, AL. This position requires a highly motivated candidate supporting the Director of Flight Test at Redstone Arsenal, AL. The qualified candidate will report daily activities and products to the Director of Flight Test Integration – Execution (DTFI‑E), who has overall responsibility for developing checklists, calendars, and element integration leading to the execution of MDA missions and supporting events. This position will provide programmatic, technical, and analytical reports to various Mission Test Directors throughout the planning and execution of complex missions.

Responsibilities

• Develop mission checklists that provide real‑time updates to various stakeholders and mission assets.
• Deploy and manage the Operational Dashboard (OPDASH) to provide real‑time mission status, including countdown clocks, asset readiness, and checklist progress during flight tests.
• Facilitate and execute well‑structured Mission Execution Team Working Group (METWG) planning meetings to optimize coordination, ensure alignment, and drive efficient decision‑making.
• Support all phases of test planning, training, and execution of Tier 1/2/3 test environments in accordance with the current Concept of Operations (CONOPS).
• Perform programmatic analyst review for test activities before and after events, providing lessons‑learned inputs and supporting panel reviews.
• Produce test procedures detailing time‑critical events supporting the Mission Countdown Events (CDE).
• Update mission documentation as calendar adjustments occur.
• Integrate complex test requirements into a structured framework, identifying and mitigating risks in advance and maintaining alignment across all stakeholders.
• Support test integration and planning meetings, BMDS CONOPS Phase Reviews, and data archival meetings, as directed.
• Provide direct on‑console support to key Mission Execution Team (MET) leadership, including the Mission Test Director (MTD), Associate Operations Test Director (AOTD), and Sensors Test Director (SNTD), during mission execution.

Experience Requirements

• B.S. degree with 7+ years of experience.
• Comprehensive knowledge of Flight Test Operations.
• MDA flight test experience.
• Secret clearance.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Self‑starter with leadership skills.

Desired Qualifications

• Engineering, mathematics, science, or a similar technical degree.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Project.
• TS Clearance.
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