Onsite Flight Simulation Operations Lead

Mtsi Va; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

MTSI is seeking an Operations Support Analyst to be the primary onsite technical authority for the FLRAA MV-75 simulation environment in Huntsville, AL. The role ensures readiness of simulation enclaves, host computers, and facility power/HVAC.

The position requires US citizenship, active secret clearance, and 5+ years in flight simulation or tactical systems support, with DoD IAT II certification preferred. Standard shift 0800–1600 with weekend/holiday availability and up to 25% travel.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of direct experience in flight simulation maintenance, HWIL systems, or tactical systems support.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily system initialization, readiness testing, and visual display calibration.
• Operate the IOS to support military aircrews during training events.
• Isolate hardware and software faults down to the LRU level.
• Coordinate with engineering reach-back teams for complex repairs.
• Install and verify software updates and patches from the OEM.
• Oversee prototype-to-FTD transition and validate upgrades.
• Review OEM upgrade plans, engineering changes, and technical docs.
• Support testing and validation to ensure upgrades match aircraft configurations.
• Conduct PMCS and monthly load-bank testing on the facility's 10K diesel generator.
• Perform physical inventories of Government Furnished Equipment and report discrepancies.
• Plan personnel trained on device architecture and maintenance theory.
• Serve as onsite host for distinguished visitors and Program Office personnel.
• Conduct site tours covering simulator basics and capabilities.

Skills

Flight simulation maintenance

HWIL systems

Tactical systems support

Education

DoD 8140/8570 IAT II

Job description

MTSI is seeking an Operations Support Analyst to be the primary onsite technical authority for the FLRAA MV-75 simulation environment in Huntsville, AL. The role ensures readiness of simulation enclaves, host computers, and facility power/HVAC.

The position requires US citizenship, active secret clearance, and 5+ years in flight simulation or tactical systems support, with DoD IAT II certification preferred. Standard shift 0800–1600 with weekend/holiday availability and up to 25% travel.