Ops Research Engineer / Flight Test Engineer

Modern Technology Solutions, Inc.; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. (MTSI) is seeking an Ops Research Analyst / Flight Test Engineer to join our Las Vegas team.

You will develop MATLAB tools, analyze multi-source flight test data, and create visualizations to compare empirical results with models, while authoring comprehensive test documentation. Responsibilities include planning and executing flight tests, applying DOE techniques, and translating findings into actionable recommendations for leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in engineering, data analytics, operations research, statistics, physics, computer science, or related STEM field.

Responsibilities

• Develop & Maintain Custom MATLAB Tools: Design, program, and maintain data analysis tools, scripts, and automated processes in MATLAB (and/or Python).
• Multi-Source Data Analysis: Aggregate, clean, and analyze complex datasets from various sources, identifying data anomalies.
• Advanced Data Visualization: Create graphical representations or dashboards to compare empirical test data against models.
• End-to-End Test Documentation: Author test plans, test cards, data management protocols, logs, and reports.
• Test Design & Strategy: Use design of experiments to build test matrices and define data collection requirements.
• Flight Test Execution: Coordinate and participate in flight tests, including control room duties.
• Reporting & Strategic Recommendations: Translate metrics into engineering reports and briefings.
• Cross-Functional Communication: Convey technical concepts to program leadership.

Skills

MATLAB

Python

Data analysis

Statistics

Design of experiments

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher in engineering, data analytics, operations research, statistics, physics, computer science, or related STEM field

Tools

MATLAB

Python

Job description

Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. (MTSI) is seeking a Ops Research Analyst / Flight Test Engineer to join our growing team in Las Vegas, NV. This individual will be tasked to support flight test and data analysis of electronic countermeasures and aircraft survivability equipment.

Responsibilities

• Develop & Maintain Custom MATLAB Tools: Design, program, and maintain data analysis tools, scripts, and automated processes in MATLAB (and/or Python) to streamline test evaluation and post-test data processing.
• Multi-Source Data Analysis: Aggregate, clean, and analyze complex datasets from various disparate sources, proactively identifying and resolving data anomalies or inconsistencies.
• Advanced Data Visualization: Create advanced graphical representations or dashboards to compare empirical test data against modeled data or mission criteria.
• End-to-End Test Documentation: Author comprehensive flight test documentation, including test plans, test cards, data management protocols, incident logs, and final technical reports.
• Test Design & Strategy: Utilize statistical analysis techniques and design of experiments methodologies to build robust test matrices and define data collection requirements based on pre-test predictive modeling.
• Flight Test Execution: Active participation in the coordination, planning, and real-time execution of flight tests, including fulfilling critical control room duties.
• Reporting & Strategic Recommendations: Translate complex test metrics into actionable engineering reports and briefings that outline test success/failure criteria and guide future system development.
• Cross-Functional Communication: Effectively convey highly technical optical, infrared, or radar-related concepts and findings to program leadership.

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher in engineering, data analytics, operations research, statistics, physics, computer science, or related STEM field.

Required Experience

• Minimum of 2 years of related experience or a master’s degree with relevant internship.
• Working knowledge of MATLAB, Python, or similar analytical tools experience.

Desired Skills

• Working knowledge of current and new software database technologies to create and evaluate data.
• Working knowledge of optical, infrared, or radar tracking systems and general flight test principles.
• Previous experience as an aircrew member (pilot, electronic warfare officer, or navigator).
• Proven use and deployment of AI tools to accelerate data analysis.

Clearance Requirements

Must be able to qualify and maintain a secret clearance. Active secret clearance preferred.

Travel & Location

Approximately 50% of overnight travel is anticipated. Candidate should anticipate and be available to travel for up to two weeks per month or more. U.S. Citizenship is required.

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.