JSE/DTTR Pilot, Red Team, 4th/5th Gen Fighter, Part-time

Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. (MTSI); Nellis Air Force Base Census-Designated Place (NV); On-site; USD 117,000 - 158,000; Full time

Job summary

Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. (MTSI) seeks a 4th/5th Gen Fighter Pilot SME to provide 40–60 hours/month of Red Team support at Edwards AFB. This role involves pre-mission planning, post-mission reporting, and test-card creation, with approximately one week of travel monthly.

The candidate should have 8+ years of military aviation, 3+ years in 4th/5th Gen ops, and the maturity to lead flight test missions while interfacing with engineers and customers. U.S. citizenship is required.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of military tactical aviation experience.
• 3+ years with 4th/5th Gen systems and operations.
• Ability to lead flight test missions and briefings.
• Proven report writing and post-flight documentation.
• Willingness to adapt to evolving customer needs.

Responsibilities

• Provide 40–60 hours/month of Red Air support for JSE.
• Serve as SME for 4th/5th Gen fighter systems with NGTS.
• Develop JSE Test Plans and Test Cards for events.
• Communicate daily with customers, SMEs, and subcontractors.
• Liaise between military personnel and NGTS operators.
• Assist software team in creating synthetic training environments.
• Conduct basic research, analysis, and assessment.

Skills

Military aviation

4th/5th Gen experience

Leading flight test missions

Team collaboration

Post-flight reporting

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Master's degree in STEM

Job description

The 4th/5th Gen Fighter Pilot SME will provide 40 - 60 hours per month of Red Team support to the Joint Simulation Environment (JSE) during simulator test mission execution, as well as be responsible for pre-mission planning and post-mission reporting. Responsibilities will also include test plan and test card writing. Location will be at the 445th Test Squadron (TS), Edwards AFB but relocation is not required.

• Travel approximately 1 week per month will be required.

Responsibilities as a JSE/DTTR Pilot – 4th/5th Gen Subject Matter Expert may include:

• Provide 40 - 60 hours per month of Red Air Simulated Pilot Support for the Joint Simulation Environment (JSE)
• Support as 4th/5th Generation Fighter Pilot SME for the Next Gen Threat System (NGTS) team
• Supports development of JSE Test Plans and Test Cards for event execution
• Supports daily communications with JSE customers/SME's, JSE Development Team representatives, and supporting sub-contractors
• Perform as the liaison between military personnel and NGTS Operators
• Assist a software development team in developing an advanced synthetic training environment to support military technology, tactics, and training. Apply tactical knowledge to support scenario development for customer training objectives, and test events.
• Conduct general subject matter research, analysis, correlation, and assessment
• Act as technical liaison to outside organizations
• Participate in software test activities

Required

• Minimum of 8 years of military tactical aviation experience
• Minimum of 3 years experience with 4th/5th Gen systems and operations
• Maturity and professionalism to lead the execution of a flight test missions, briefings and interface with a team of discipline engineers in Mission Control Room
• Work well in a team environment as well as independently
• Experience generating post flight mission reports and other detailed formal reports
• Position requires willingness to accept changing and evolving roles & responsibilities in support of customers’ requirements and need

Desired

• Minimum of 3 years experience with F-35 or F-22 systems and operations with a focus on Aggressor tactics
• Active or recent USAF/USN/USMC 5th Gen platform qualification
• Certification as a USAF/USN Weapons Instructor Course, tactics instructor, test pilot school graduate, and/or aviators/operators with specialized qualifications and backgrounds
• Prior experience supporting Model and Simulation efforts
• Prior experience performing software testing
• Prior flight simulator operations experience
• Experience supporting Special Access Program (SAP) efforts

Education Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field of study is desired.

Master’s degree in STEM desired.

Clearance Requirements

Active Secret is acceptable to start.

Ability to attain Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility and special program access is required.

Travel

Approximately 1 week per month (40 – 60 hrs) to Edwards AFB/Nellis AFB,

The pay range for this position in California is $85.00 per hour to $115.00 per hour; 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.

U.S. Citizenship is required.