Senior Flight Test Engineer – Hypersonic & Rapid Fielding

Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. (MTSI); Eglin Air Force Base (FL); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. (MTSI) seeks a Senior Flight Test Engineer to oversee developmental and operations test and evaluation activities for weapon system integration at a national defense program.

You will lead test planning and coordinate industry partners to ensure mission requirements are met. The role emphasizes rapid testing strategies, risk-informed decisions, and collaboration with warfighters and government stakeholders.

Qualifications

• BS degree in engineering, mathematics, physics, or a related field.
• 15+ years of relevant Air Force acquisitions and test experience with DT/OT oversight.
• Top Secret clearance; SCI/SAP eligibility.
• MS/ME preferred; Test Pilot School graduate preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide test planning and execution oversight of tests by industry partner, ensuring alignment with priorities.
• Create test plans, coordinate planning, and analyze flight test results.
• Offer engineering guidance to lead project engineers with technical recommendations.
• Assist in identifying and mitigating technical, cost, and schedule risks.
• Lead integration of early and continuous test processes across program stages.
• Support T&E reviews, IPTs, DRBs, MIPRBs, and TIMs.
• Apply risk-management expertise to advise on test readiness and venue readiness.
• Collaborate with government, primes, and cross-functional teams to meet objectives.
• Ensure reviews, certifications, and test range readiness to keep schedules.
• Occasionally travel in support of test events.

Skills

Test planning

Data analysis

Risk management

Cross-functional collaboration

Flight test oversight

Test readiness assessment

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering

Master of Science/Engineering

Job description

Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. (MTSI) seeks a Senior Flight Test Engineer to oversee developmental and operations test and evaluation activities for weapon system integration at a national defense program.

You will lead test planning and coordinate industry partners to ensure mission requirements are met. The role emphasizes rapid testing strategies, risk-informed decisions, and collaboration with warfighters and government stakeholders.