Flight Test Engineer / Test Conductor, 416th Flight Test Squadron

Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. (MTSI); Edwards (CA); On-site; USD 97,000 - 172,000; Full time

Job summary

Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. (MTSI) at Edwards AFB in California seeks a Flight Test Engineer / Test Conductor to join the 416th Flight Test Squadron.

The role supports planning, execution, and reporting of flight tests for military platforms as a Test Conductor. Responsibilities include authoring flight test plans, safety plans, scheduling resources, leading briefs, and post-test reporting; travel of 10–25% may be required; U.S.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering is required.
• Willingness to accept changing and evolving roles & responsibilities in support of our customers’ requirements and needs.
• Have a reputation of being a team player and work well in a team environment, as well as independently.
• Possess maturity and professionalism to lead the execution of flight test missions, briefings and oversee team of discipline engineers in a Mission Control Room.

Responsibilities

• Author and review ground and flight test plans and test cards.
• Author and review flight test safety plans.
• Schedule resources for tests and coordinate with many engineering disciplines and outside agencies to ensure successful test execution.
• Lead test mission briefs as a Test Conductor
• Lead the execution of test missions as a Test Conductor
• Complete post-test mission reporting requirements.
• Other duties in-line with MTSI’s core value to “Own and Solve our Customer’s Problems.”

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Coursework relating to aeronautics, flight test, and/or electronic warfare capabilities

Job description

Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. (MTSI) is seeking a Flight Test Engineer / Test Conductor to join our team at the 416th Flight Test Squadron, Edwards AFB in California. This position may be hired at the Associate, Career or Senior level.

This individual will be responsible for planning, execution, and reporting of flight tests for military platforms as a Test Conductor.

The Following Specific Duties Are Anticipated

• Author and review ground and flight test plans and test cards.
• Author and review flight test safety plans.
• Schedule resources for tests and coordinate with many engineering disciplines and outside agencies to ensure successful test execution.
• Lead test mission briefs as a Test Conductor
• Lead the execution of test missions as a Test Conductor
• Complete post-test mission reporting requirements.
• Other duties in-line with MTSI’s core value to “Own and Solve our Customer’s Problems.”

Required

• Bachelors degree in Engineering is required.
• Possess a willingness to accept changing and evolving roles & responsibilities in support of our customers’ requirements and needs.
• Have a reputation of being a team player and work well in a team environment, as well as independently.
• Possess maturity and professionalism to lead the execution of flight test missions, briefings and oversee team of discipline engineers in a Mission Control Room.

Desired

• Coursework relating to aeronautics, flight test, and/or electronic warfare capabilities
• Private Pilot license
• Prior experiences as a test conductor, test director, or flight test control room engineer

Travel

Approximately 10-25% travel may be required.

Clearance Requirements

Candidates must be able to qualify for and maintain a Top Secret clearance with special access programs.

U.S. Citizenship is required.

Salary

• Associate Flight Test Engineer: $97,000 - $115,000 annually
• Career Flight Test Engineer: $115,000 - $140,000 annually
• Senior Flight Test Engineer: $140,000 - $172,000 annually

The pay range for this position in California is $97,000/year to $172,000/ year; however, base pay offered may vary depending on established government contract ranges, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience, and other factors. MTSI also offers a full range of medical, financial, and other benefits, dependent on the position offered. Base pay information is based on market location.