Integration & Test Engineer SME

Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. (MTSI); Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading tech solutions company is seeking an Integration & Test Engineer with a TS/SCI clearance to support a high-profile Air Force program. Responsibilities include developing and managing the T&E Strategy, overseeing test activities, and documenting test results. Candidates should have 14-20 years of engineering experience, a Master’s degree in a technical field, and demonstrate excellent communication and coordination skills. This position is primarily on-site at Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling (DC) or Wright-Patterson Air Force Base (OH).

Qualifications

• 14-20+ years of engineering experience focusing on developmental test or operational test.
• Knowledge of DoD T&E policies, practices, and procedures.
• Experience writing test documents such as TEMP, DT/OT plans.

Responsibilities

• Stand up Integrated Test Team Charter for T&E Strategy and TEMP development.
• Assist in developing T&E Strategy integrating policy and program requirements.
• Document test activities including writing reports and analyzing data.

Skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Demonstrated ability to coordinate with internal and external organizations

Knowledge of Government policies and DoD standards

Specialized knowledge in tactical sensors

Education

Master’s degree in engineering or technical discipline

Job description

MTSI is seeking an Integration & Test Engineer SME with a TS/SCI clearance to provide support to a high‑profile Air Force program at Joint Base Anacostia‑Bolling (JBAB), DC or 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 JBAB. 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

Duties to be independently executed include but are not limited to

• 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 defence 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.