Integration Test Engineer Senior

Modern Technology Solutions, Inc.; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 140,000 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO + holidays

6% 401k match

Annual education reimbursement

ESOP ownership

Health insurance

Job summary

Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. seeks an Integration & Test Engineer Senior with a TS/SCI clearance to support a high-profile Air Force program at Wright-Patterson AFB, OH.

The role centers on planning, executing, and documenting Developmental and Operational Testing of tactical C2 systems, co-located with the customer workspace. The successful candidate will lead an Integrated Test Team, develop TEMP/DT-OT plans, oversee DT/OT activities, and produce test reports.

Qualifications

• 14-20+ years of engineering experience with focus on developmental/test (DT/OT).
• Knowledge of DoD T&E policies, practices, procedures.
• Experience writing/translating test documents such as TEMP, DT/OT plans.
• Experience with ACAT I/II acquisition programs desirable.
• Familiarity with military communication systems, DoD standards & regulations.
• Excellent oral and written communication and ability to translate client needs into specs.
• Ability to independently execute, lead, and complete tasks in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Stand up Integrated Test Team (ITT) Charter for developing/testing strategy, TEMP, and documentation.
• Assist in developing T&E Strategy integrating policy, requirements, estimates, evaluation framework, and schedule.
• Plan, manage, and oversee DT/OT activities; coordinate with Contractor and PTO teams.
• Document test activities; write reports; analyze data; provide recommendations to Lead Engineer.
• Support hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) and software-in-the-loop (SIL) testing; live-fire testing in operational env.
• Establish trusted relationships with customers, vendors, and stakeholders.
• Coordinate with internal/external teams to achieve common goals.
• Communicate effectively with leadership about test results and implications.

Skills

DT/OT testing

DoD T&E policies

Test documentation (TEMP, DT/OT)

ACAT I/II programs

Military comm systems familiarity

Verbal & written communication

Project coordination

Education

Master's degree in engineering or technical discipline

Job description

MTSI is seeking an Integration & Test Engineer Senior with a TS/SCI clearance to provide support to a high-profile Air Force program at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, OH.

The customer is responsible for capability development and development planning. The Integration & Test Engineer will work with internal and external stakeholders to plan, execute, assess, and document Developmental Testing (DT) and Operational Testing (OT) of tactical command and control (C2) systems. This position will be co-located with the customer at WPAFB. The majority of the work will be performed in the customer workspace. Some travel is expected (up to 20%).

Job Description

How you will contribute to our mission:

• Stand up Integrated Test Team (ITT) Charter for developing and managing the T&E Strategy, Test and Evaluation Master Plan (TEMP) and other required documentation, as well as forming subgroups and identifying T&E resource requirements.
• Assist in developing the T&E Strategy that integrates policy, program requirements, cost & resource estimates, evaluation framework, and overall schedule to accomplish program goals.
• Coordinate the planning, management, and oversight of DT/OT activities and maintain oversight of Contractor and Participating Test Organization (PTO) T&E activities supporting the program.
• Document test activities, including writing test reports, analyzing test data, and making recommendations to the Lead Engineer and leadership.
• Support developmental hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) and software-in-the-loop (SIL) testing in a digital environment, as well as live fire testing (LFT) in an operational environment.
• Establish trusted and influential relationships with customers, vendors, and other stakeholders.
• Must have a demonstrated ability to coordinate with both internal and external organizations to accomplish common goals.
• Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of Government policies, directives, standards, handbooks, and pamphlets as well as DoD-adopted industry standards relating to security is highly desired.
• Specialized knowledge in any of the following areas: tactical sensors, missile defense effectors, tactical data link networks, sensor/effector integration, aircraft systems.
• Knowledge of the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center's framework, directives, and policies.

Required Qualifications:

• 14-20+ years of engineering experience, with a focus on developmental test or operational test (DT/OT).
• Knowledge of DoD T&E policies, practices, procedures.
• Experience in writing/translating test documents such as TEMP, DT/OT plans.
• Experience with ACAT I/II acquisition programs is highly desirable.
• Familiarity with military communication systems, DoD standards and regulations.
• Demonstrated ability to shift from one project to another in a dynamic, agile work environment.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills and ability to clearly translate client technical needs into technical specifications.
• Demonstrated ability to independently execute, lead, and complete tasks; drive projects to closure, assimilate and correlate project information in a fast-paced environment.

Education Requirements:

• Master's degree in engineering or technical discipline

Clearance Requirements:

• Active Top-Secret clearance with SCI and SAP eligibility
• Please note: U.S. Citizenship is required for this position, due to contract requirements

Interesting Work:

Our co-workers support some of the most important and critical programs to our national defense and security.

Values:

Our first core value is that employees come first. We challenge our co-workers to provide the highest level of support and service, and reward them with some of the best benefits in the industry.

100% Employee Owned:

We have a stake in each other's success, and the success of our customers. It's also nice to know what's going on across the company; we have company wide town-hall meetings three times a year.

Great Benefits - Most Full-Time Staff Are Eligible for:

• Starting PTO accrual of 20 days PTO/year + 10 holidays/year
• Flexible schedules
• 6% 401k match with immediate vesting up to $9k 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
• Optional zero deductible Blue Cross/Blue Shield health insurance plan

Track Record of Success:

We have grown every year since our founding in 1993.

Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. (MTSI) is a 100% employee-owned engineering services and solutions company that provides high-demand technical expertise in Digital Transformation, Modeling and Simulation, Rapid Capability Development, Test and Evaluation, Artificial Intelligence, Autonomy, Cybersecurity and Mission Assurance

MTSI delivers capabilities to solve problems of global importance. Founded in 1993, MTSI today has employees at over 20 offices and field sites worldwide.

For more information about MTSI, please visit www.mtsi-va.com

MTSI embraces nine core values including our first core value of Employees come first. 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.