Senior Test Operations Engineer

Modern Technology Solutions, Inc.; Ogden (UT); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedules

6% 401k match with immediate vesting

Annual educational reimbursement up to

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

Health insurance

Job summary

Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. (MTSI) seeks a Senior Test Operations Engineer to support ICBM programs at Hill AFB, UT. The role focuses on modernization, sustainment, and operation of Test Facilities, SILs, and related test capabilities across the DoW and AF enterprise.

The ideal candidate drives test integration, coordinates assets, and leads IPTs while advising leadership on capability gaps and risk. Requires TS/SCI eligibility and DoD T&E experience.

Qualifications

• 7+ years in managing test capabilities, equipment, and laboratories.
• 10+ years of technical, engineering, or program management support.
• 12 months of Special Access Program (SAP) experience.
• Experience transitioning capabilities from development into operation.
• Experience integrating hardware, software, networks, and test support equipment.
• Strong leadership and communication skills; MS Office proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day Test & Evaluation operations for ICBM modernization.
• Coordinate use of test assets and infrastructure across DoW and defense industry.
• Deconflict test equipment and lab utilization among users and stakeholders.
• Install, configure, test, and validate prototype equipment and future systems.
• Implement corrective actions from analysis, test findings, and inputs.
• Translate customer T&E requirements into technical solutions.
• Support reliability improvements and system supportability initiatives.
• Inform architecture advancements for test capabilities and SILs.
• Troubleshoot system and sub-component issues for ICBMs and subsystems.
• Lead IPTs and prepare governance materials for senior leadership.

Skills

DoD weapon system T&E

Test facilities & SILs

Program management support

Leadership capability

MS Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor's in Systems/EE/ME or related

Master's degree preferred

DAU Level B certification desired

Tools

Laboratory instrumentation

Test equipment integration

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. Candidates who are missionfocused, technically proficient, and eager to support highly classified programs are encouraged to apply.

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%).

Interesting Work

Our co-workers support some of the most important and critical programs to our national defense and security.

Values

Our first core value is that employees come first. We challenge our co-workers to provide the highest level of support and service, and reward them with some of the best benefits in the industry.

100% Employee Owned

We have a stake in each other's success, and the success of our customers. It's also nice to know what's going on across the company; we have company wide town-hall meetings three times a year.

Great Benefits - Most Full-Time Staff Are Eligible for

• Starting PTO accrual of 20 days PTO/year + 10 holidays/year
• Flexible schedules
• 6% 401k match with immediate vesting up to $9k annually
• Semi-annual bonus eligibility (July and December)
• Company funded Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) - a separate qualified retirement account
• Up to $10,000 in annual educational reimbursement
• Other company funded benefits, like life and disability insurance
• Optional zero deductible Blue Cross/Blue Shield health insurance plan

Track Record of Success

We have grown every year since our founding in 1993.

Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. (MTSI) is a 100% employee-owned engineering services and solutions company that provides high-demand technical expertise in Digital Transformation, Modeling and Simulation, Rapid Capability Development, Test and Evaluation, Artificial Intelligence, Autonomy, Cybersecurity and Mission Assurance

MTSI delivers capabilities to solve problems of global importance. Founded in 1993, MTSI today has employees at over 20 offices and field sites worldwide.

For more information about MTSI, please visit www.mtsi-va.com

MTSI embraces nine core values including our first core value of Employees come first.

Consistent with our Core Values, we are committed to Equal Opportunity, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, military/veteran status, disability, or any other characteristics protected by applicable law. MTSI is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with physical and/or mental disabilities.