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

Modern Technology Solutions, Inc.; Nevada (IA); On-site; USD 117,000 - 158,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO 20 days + 10 holidays

6% 401k match

ESOP

Educational reimbursement up to $10,0

Health insurance

Job summary

Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. seeks a 4th/5th Gen Fighter Pilot SME to provide 40–60 hours monthly Red Team support for the Joint Simulation Environment (JSE) during simulator test mission execution, including pre-mission planning and post-mission reporting.

The role is based at Edwards AFB with no relocation required; travel approximately one week per month is expected. Requirements include 8+ years of military aviation and 3+ years in 4th/5th Gen systems; Active Secret clearance initially,

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8 years of military tactical aviation experience.
• Minimum of 3 years experience with 4th/5th Gen systems and operations.
• Willingness to travel approximately 1 week per month.
• Ability to lead flight test missions and interface with discipline engineers.

Responsibilities

• Provide 40 - 60 hours per month of Red Air Simulated Pilot Support for the JSE.
• Support as 4th/5th Gen Fighter Pilot SME for NGTS team.
• Develop JSE Test Plans and Test Cards for event execution.
• Daily communications with JSE customers/SMEs and supporting sub-contractors.
• Liaison between military personnel and NGTS Operators.
• Assist software team in developing an advanced synthetic training environment.
• Conduct general subject matter research and assessments.
• Act as technical liaison to outside organizations.
• Participate in software test activities.

Skills

Military aviation experience

4th/5th Gen systems

Leadership

Teamwork

Report writing

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.

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.