Lead Flight Test Engineer – UAS & National Security Ops

Mtsi Va; Eglin Air Force Base (FL); On-site; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO 20 days + 10 holidays

Health insurance

401k match

ESOP

Annual education reimbursement

Job summary

MTSI in the United States (Eglin AFB, FL) seeks a Principal Flight Test Engineer to lead flight test activities for USSOCOM fixed-wing capabilities, supporting Det 1 commander and PEO-FW leaders. You will plan and execute high-visibility missions aboard AFSOC aircraft and shape test objectives across DoD ranges.

You will work with analysts, instrumentation engineers, and DoD partners to manage data, safety, and results, travel to test events, and deliver clear reports for senior leadership.

Qualifications

• 8+ years in test and evaluation with a focus on Aviation developmental testing.
• Experience with Group 5 UAS command and control, airborne networks, and data links.
• Ability to prepare flight test documents including test plans, safety reviews and test cards.

Responsibilities

• Provide senior flight test engineering expertise for USSOCOM Group 1-5 UAS development.
• Lead test objectives, plans, and documentation for successful execution.
• Coordinate test venues, assets, participants across the DoD enterprise.

Skills

Aviation T&E

Group 5 UAS C2

Open mission architecture

Flight test planning

Communication

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering or Science

Tools

Microsoft Office

DoD test & eval processes

Job description

MTSI in the United States (Eglin AFB, FL) seeks a Principal Flight Test Engineer to lead flight test activities for USSOCOM fixed-wing capabilities, supporting Det 1 commander and PEO-FW leaders. You will plan and execute high-visibility missions aboard AFSOC aircraft and shape test objectives across DoD ranges.

You will work with analysts, instrumentation engineers, and DoD partners to manage data, safety, and results, travel to test events, and deliver clear reports for senior leadership.