Senior Test Operations Engineer

Modern Technology Solutions Inc; Layton (UT); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. (MTSI) seeks a Senior Test Operations Engineer to support ICBM Programs at Hill AFB, UT, focusing on modernization, sustainment, operation and management of test facilities, SILs, and related test capabilities across the DoW and Air Force T&E community.

You will lead day-to-day T&E operations, coordinate test assets across diverse stakeholders, and drive architecture advancements while aligning requirements with test solutions and governance processes.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in DoW weapon system Test & Evaluation.
• Minimum 7 years working in management of test capabilities/equipment/laboratories.
• At least 10 years of technical, engineering, or program management support.
• Minimum 12 months of Special Access Program (SAP) experience.
• Experience transitioning technical capabilities from development into operational use.
• Experience integrating hardware, software, networks, instrumentation, and test support equipment.
• Ability to excel in fast-paced, collaborative environments with demonstrated leadership capability.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills; proficiency in Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day Test & Evaluation (T&E) operations supporting ICBM modernization initiatives.
• Facilitate agreements for use of test assets and infrastructure across the DoW and defense industry.
• Coordinate and deconflict test equipment and laboratory utilization across a broad array of users and stakeholders.
• Install, configure, test, and validate prototype equipment and future deployed systems.
• Implement corrective actions derived from engineering analysis, test findings, and customer inputs.
• Translate customer T&E requirements into technical solutions and system configuration recommendations.
• Support reliability improvements, integration efficiency, and overall system supportability initiatives.
• Inform architecture advancements and modernization of test capabilities, equipment, test facilities, and SILs.
• Troubleshoot system and sub-component level issues involving ICBMs, sensor interfaces, and launch subsystems.
• Lead Integrated Product Team (IPT) working groups and prepare senior leaders for governance engagements.
• Represent AFNWC in IPT forums and assist senior leaders with major program milestone preparation.
• Advise senior leadership on capability gaps, risk assessments, and requirements-to-test traceability.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Test & Evaluation

Analytical skills

Communication

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

Master’s degree preferred

DAU Requirements Management Level B certification desired

Job description

Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. (MTSI) is seeking a Senior Test Operations Engineer to support Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM) Programs within the Air Force Nuclear Weapons Center located at Hill AFB, UT. This role is essential in shaping future Air Force capabilities through modernization, sustainment, operation and management of Test Facilities, System Integration Laboratories (SILs), and other test capabilities and equipment across the DoW, Air Force Test & Evaluation community, and ICBM enterprise. MTSI delivers premier engineering and acquisition expertise to help the Department of the Air Force maintain dominant warfighter capability.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day Test & Evaluation (T&E) operations supporting ICBM modernization initiatives.
• Facilitate agreements for use of test assets and infrastructure across the DoW and defense industry
• Coordinate and deconflict test equipment and laboratory utilization across a broad array of users and stakeholders
• Install, configure, test, and validate prototype equipment and future deployed systems.
• Implement corrective actions derived from engineering analysis, test findings, and customer inputs.
• Translate customer T&E requirements into technical solutions and system configuration recommendations.
• Support reliability improvements, integration efficiency, and overall system supportability initiatives.
• Inform architecture advancements and modernization of test capabilities, equipment, test facilities, and Systems Integration Laboratories (SILs).
• Troubleshoot system and sub-component level issues involving ICBMs, sensor interfaces, and launch subsystems.
• Lead Integrated Product Team (IPT) working groups and prepare senior leaders for governance engagements.
• Represent AFNWC in IPT forums and assist senior leaders with major program milestone preparation.
• Advise senior leadership on capability gaps, risk assessments, and requirements-to-test traceability.

Required Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in DoW weapon system Test & Evaluation.
• Minimum 7 years working in management of test capabilities/equipment/laboratories.
• At least 10 years of technical, engineering, or program management support.
• Minimum 12 months of Special Access Program (SAP) experience.
• Experience transitioning technical capabilities from development into operational use.
• Experience integrating hardware, software, networks, instrumentation, and test support equipment.
• Ability to excel in fast-paced, collaborative environments with demonstrated leadership capability.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills; proficiency in Microsoft Office.

Desired Qualifications

• Prior military or DoW civilian ICBM T&E experience preferred.
• Knowledge of national, DoW, and Air Force acquisition frameworks, including PPBE and requirements development processes.
• Experience supporting programs across early acquisition phases (MSA, AoA, PDR, CDR, operational test & evaluation, etc.).
• Familiarity with Air Force governance structures and warfighter requirements ecosystems.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related discipline required.
• Master’s degree preferred.
• DAU Requirements Management Level B certification desired.

Security Clearance Requirements

• Active TS/SCI clearance or eligibility.
• SSBI, SSBI-PR, Tier 5, or equivalent investigation completed within the last 5 years.
• Willingness to undergo polygraph and drug screening.
• U.S. citizenship required.

Travel

Regular travel required (up to 20%).