Senior Test Engineer & Manager — Flight & Ground Tests

Modern Technology Solutions, Inc.; Eglin Air Force Base (FL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO and holidays

ESOP

Educational reimbursement

Flexible schedules

401k match

Job summary

Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. seeks a Senior Test Engineer & Manager to lead ground and flight test programs supporting AFWERX and SBIR/STTR partnerships.

You will plan, review safety docs, coordinate with AFRL, and prepare test plans, briefings, and approval packages while guiding startups. The role blends senior technical leadership with hands-on engineering, requiring clear communication, adaptability, and the ability to navigate Air Force processes from planning to reporting; travel up

Qualifications

• U.S. Citizenship.
• Active Secret clearance, with ability to obtain TS after hiring.
• BS and MS in engineering or a related technical discipline.
• 10+ years of test engineering or related experience.
• Demonstrated experience leading or conducting complex flight testing.
• Experience developing and reviewing test plans, safety documentation, and approval packages.
• Experience with Microsoft SharePoint, Power Automate, and Power BI for workflow and dashboard development.
• Ability to work effectively with diverse partners, from startup teams to Air Force safety authorities.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, schedule, and execute ground and flight tests for a wide range of emerging aerospace systems.
• Manage and oversee multiple test programs simultaneously.
• Guide SBIR-funded startups and small businesses through test plan development, refinement, safety reviews, and Air Force approval processes.
• Assess each team's level of test experience and tailor your mentorship accordingly.
• Develop and submit test documentation including test plans, safety packages, briefings, technical review materials, and flight approval artifacts.
• Obtain test approvals through AFRL, military test ranges, test organizations, and other Air Force stakeholders.
• Advise companies on ground and flight test methodologies, data collection strategies, and best practices for test discipline.
• Analyze, interpret, and report on test results for systems such as sUAS, counter-UAS, electric aircraft, autonomous payloads, navigation and sensor packages, airspace monitoring systems, and related technologies.
• Utilize Microsoft SharePoint, Power Automate, and Power BI to automate test program tracking, build workflows, and provide reporting dashboards.
• Collaborate with a broad stakeholder network including AFRL Operations, AFRL Safety, AFWERX Compliance, AF Technical Points of Contact, test ranges, cybersecurity SMEs, spectrum management, contracting officers, and environmental experts.
• Drive continuous improvement of AFWERX test processes, tools, documentation standards, and automation methods.
• Serve as a senior technical leader while also performing hands‑on engineering tasks – writing plans, conducting reviews, creating briefings, and directly supporting test execution.

Education

BS and MS in engineering or related technical discipline

Tools

SharePoint

Power Automate

Power BI

Job description

Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. seeks a Senior Test Engineer & Manager to lead ground and flight test programs supporting AFWERX and SBIR/STTR partnerships.

You will plan, review safety docs, coordinate with AFRL, and prepare test plans, briefings, and approval packages while guiding startups. The role blends senior technical leadership with hands-on engineering, requiring clear communication, adaptability, and the ability to navigate Air Force processes from planning to reporting; travel up