Ops Research Engineer / Flight Test Engineer

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

Job summary

Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. (MTSI) in Las Vegas, NV seeks an Ops Research Analyst / Flight Test Engineer to support flight test data analysis for electronic countermeasures and aircraft survivability equipment.

The role involves developing MATLAB tools, analyzing multi-source data, and creating visualizations. Travel ~50% and active secret clearance preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in engineering, data analytics, or related STEM field.
• Minimum of 2 years of related experience or master’s with internship.
• Strong MATLAB/Python experience required.
• Experience with data visualization and DOE recommended.

Responsibilities

• Develop & Maintain Custom MATLAB Tools: Design, program, and maintain data analysis tools in MATLAB and/or Python.
• Multi-Source Data Analysis: Clean and analyze complex data from various sources.
• Advanced Data Visualization: Create dashboards to compare empirical and modeled data.
• End-to-End Test Documentation: Author test plans, data management protocols, and reports.
• Test Design & Strategy: Use DOE to define data collection requirements.
• Flight Test Execution: Support flight tests and participate in planning and control room duties.
• Reporting & Strategic Recommendations: Translate metrics into engineering briefings.
• Cross-Functional Communication: Convey technical concepts to program leadership.

Skills

Data analysis

AI tools

Flight test principles

Optical/IR/Radar concepts

Aircrew experience

Education

Engineering/STEM degree

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.

Role And 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 masters degree with relevant internship
• Working knowledge of MATLAB, Python, or similar analytical tools experience is required

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 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

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.