Senior Flight Test Engineer - T&E Strategy & Oversight

Modern Technology Solutions, Inc.; Eglin Air Force Base (FL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. (MTSI) seeks a highly experienced Flight Test Engineer to oversee developmental and operations test and evaluation activities for ACAT-like missile systems.

Initially you will oversee industry partner tests, guiding test plans and execution, and delivering actionable recommendations to improve testing. You will collaborate with stakeholders to develop comprehensive test strategies across the lifecycle and report test assessments to government leadership to

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, mathematics, physics, or a similar field.
• Top Secret clearance; SCI and SAP eligibility.
• 15+ years of relevant experience in Air Force acquisitions and test oversight (DT/OT).

Responsibilities

• Provide direct oversight of tests conducted by industry vendors, ensuring alignment with program priorities and mission objectives.
• Offer actionable technical and strategic recommendations for improvements to vendors’ testing approaches, system capabilities, and supporting test plans.
• Author comprehensive written summaries of test events for government customer reviews and decision-making.
• Support the implementation of a standardized Test and Evaluation (T&E) database for program-wide use.
• Lead the integration of early and continuous test processes across program stages.
• Mature data-driven test strategies to enable test data reuse and application throughout the development lifecycle.
• Participate in and support T&E reviews, audits, IPTs, DRBs, MIPRBs, and TIMs.
• Occasionally travel in support of test events on site and program reviews.

Education

Bachelor of Science degree in engineering, mathematics, physics, or a similar field

Master of Science/Master of Engineering (MS/ME) degree in engineering, mathematics, physics, or a similar field

Job description

Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. (MTSI) seeks a highly experienced Flight Test Engineer to oversee developmental and operations test and evaluation activities for ACAT-like missile systems.

Initially you will oversee industry partner tests, guiding test plans and execution, and delivering actionable recommendations to improve testing. You will collaborate with stakeholders to develop comprehensive test strategies across the lifecycle and report test assessments to government leadership to