Aircraft Modification Systems Engineer - Senior

Modern Technology Solutions Inc • Alexandria, VA

2h • Onsite

About The Position

As a Senior Aircraft Modification Systems Engineer with MTSI you will focus on projects emphasizing integration of sensors, communication equipment, and aircraft survivability equipment. This position will be located in northern VA. Your essential job functions will include but may not be limited to: Understanding of airworthiness criteria. Flight test of aircraft and modified aircraft to evaluate airworthiness. Knowledge of CONUS-based test ranges. 10+ years of aircraft (manned or unmanned) aircraft modification, systems engineering approaches, and program management. You must have demonstrated skill in in at least one or more technical area: flight test, aircraft modification, systems engineering, stores separation analysis, and unmanned aircraft. An interest and some knowledge of one airworthiness criteria and FAA airworthiness standards technology. You must be able to work both independently and in a collaborative team environment, and meet required schedules and timelines. You must have the ability to interact with aircraft/equipment suppliers, work well with coworkers and teammates. You must have outstanding skills in communicating complex technical issues and in providing comprehensive written, oral and/or digital products (including document organization and technical writing). You must have good analytic skills and the ability to apply these skills in a multi-tasking environment where more than one project may require his/her participation at a given time (typically one primary project and one or two ancillary projects).

Requirements

• 10+ years of aircraft (manned or unmanned) aircraft modification, systems engineering approaches, and program management.
• Demonstrated skill in in at least one or more technical area: flight test, aircraft modification, systems engineering, stores separation analysis, and unmanned aircraft.
• An interest and some knowledge of one airworthiness criteria and FAA airworthiness standards technology.
• Ability to interact with aircraft/equipment suppliers, work well with coworkers and teammates.
• Outstanding skills in communicating complex technical issues and in providing comprehensive written, oral and/or digital products (including document organization and technical writing).
• Good analytic skills and the ability to apply these skills in a multi-tasking environment where more than one project may require his/her participation at a given time (typically one primary project and one or two ancillary projects).
• B.S. in an aerospace, mechanical, or systems engineering, math, statistics, operations research or related field.
• TS/SCI clearance with a Full-Scope polygraph.
• U.S. Citizenship is required for this position.

Nice To Haves

• Specific experience with modification of manned or unmanned aircraft.
• Experience with Microsoft Office products to include Project
• Experience staffing decision packages in a headquarters environment.
• Experience with the Intelligence Community including acquisition and engineering projects.
• M.S. in aerospace, mechanical, or systems engineering, math, statistics, operations research or related field, DESIRED.
• Project Management Professional.
• Test Pilot/Engineer School Grad.
• Systems Engineer Professional.

Responsibilities

• Understanding of airworthiness criteria.
• Flight test of aircraft and modified aircraft to evaluate airworthiness.
• Knowledge of CONUS-based test ranges.
• Work both independently and in a collaborative team environment, and meet required schedules and timelines.
• Interact with aircraft/equipment suppliers, work well with coworkers and teammates.
• Communicate complex technical issues and in providing comprehensive written, oral and/or digital products (including document organization and technical writing).
• Apply analytic skills in a multi-tasking environment where more than one project may require his/her participation at a given time (typically one primary project and one or two ancillary projects).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees