Modeling and Simulation Test Engineer

Modern Technology Solutions, Inc.; Ohio; On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company dedicated to national defense, where your expertise in aerospace systems and 5th generation fighter aircraft will be valued. As part of a 100% employee-owned organization, you'll contribute to critical programs while enjoying great benefits, including flexible schedules and tuition reimbursement. This role offers a unique opportunity to work in a dynamic environment, supporting test planning and mentoring junior engineers. If you're passionate about aviation and want to make a difference, this position is the perfect fit for you.

Benefits

20 days PTO/year

Flexible schedules

6% 401k match

Semi-annual bonus eligibility

Tuition reimbursement up to $10,000

Life and disability insurance

Zero deductible health insurance

Qualifications

• 5+ years of hands-on experience with aerospace systems.
• Expertise in 5th generation fighter aircraft and sensors fusion.

Responsibilities

• Support test planning, conduct, and reporting for aerospace systems.
• Mentor junior employees and assist in their professional development.
• Develop operational training programs and department policies.

Skills

Aerospace Systems

5th Generation Fighter Aircraft

Sensors Fusion

Test Planning

Modeling and Simulation

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Graduate of an Accredited Test Pilot School

Job description

Overview

Own Your Future.

Why is MTSI known as a Great Place to Work?

• 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 Ownership: 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
  • 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 tuition 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

Responsibilities

* Support and assist in developing test planning, test conduct, test processes, test reports, operation procedures, data deliverables and safety packages
* Configure the battle space, post-test reconfigurations and preparing the virtual environment with customer defined threat laydowns
* Develop and implement threat configurations, SUT configurations and weapons configurations
* Operate and act as the role of a flyer/operator within the simulation environment.
* Instruct, mentor and demonstrate to fellow flyers and engineers the threat system, operations, sensor systems, communication and navigation systems, and PVI
* Modeling and simulation support for the development, upgrade, operations and integration of constructive, non-real-time and virtual piloted simulators to the flying quality, airframe, propulsion, avionics, sensors, weapon and electronic warfare mission areas
* Engineering support for test planning working groups, design reviews and any other related testing activities
* Support development of operational training programs and department policy
* Possess recent 5th generation fighter program experience as either a pilot, test engineer or developmental engineer
* Possess subject matter expert level knowledge of fifth generation fighter aircrafts mission systems design and integration and sensors fusion through recent experience as a pilot or engineer in either a test unit (DT or OT), or developmental organization (Air Force or contractor)
* Build a detailed understanding and knowledge of Joint Simulation Environment (JSE) capabilities and limitations and use that knowledge to advise DT and OT organizations to optimize their use of the JSE
* Possess and uses excellent written and oral communication skills as well as persuasion skills to advocate for various JSE stakeholder needs
* Mentor junior employees and actively participate in their professional development
* Maintain a willingness to accept changing and evolving roles & responsibilities in support of customers' requirements and needs

Qualifications

* 5+ years' direct hands-on experience (salary will be competitive, based on experience) with aerospace systems, including a minimum of 1 years' experience working with 5th generation fighter aircraft or sensors fusion.

Desired skills, but not required:

* Graduate of an accredited Test Pilot School
* Developmental Test and Operational Test operations experience
* Previous experience as a Military Pilot, Test Conductor or Test Director
* Experience with or knowledge of systems engineering processes and procedures
* Experience leading cross functional teams comprised of engineering, program management and technicians to successfully execute development and fielding of complex products

Clearance Requirements:

* Must possess an active DoD Top Secret Clearance with the ability to obtain SCI

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