Lead Flight Test Engineer & Mission Conductor

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) 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.