Flight Test Engineer / Test Director, Bomber Programs

Modern Technology Solutions Inc•Edwards AFB, CA

3d•$155,000 - $190,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Flight Test Engineer will serve as Test Director during flight test mission execution, as well as be responsible for pre-mission planning and post-mission reporting. Responsibilities may also include test plan and test card writing, and long-range planning. This role is responsible for planning, execution, and reporting of flight test for the B-1, B-2, and B-52 platforms as a Test Director. The following specific duties are anticipated: • Aid in development and review of ground and flight test plans and test cards • Help develop and review flight test safety plans • Oversee scheduling of resources for tests and coordinate with many engineering disciplines and outside agencies to ensure successful test execution • Lead test mission briefs as a Test Director • Lead/supervise the execution of test missions as a Test Director • Complete post-test mission reporting requirements • Other duties in-line with MTSI’s core value to “Own and Solve our Customer’s Problems.”

Requirements

Minimum of 8 years of relevant experience in all phases of planning, executing and managing flight tests and a reputation of being a team player.
Maturity and professionalism to lead the execution of flight test missions, briefings and oversee team of test control and discipline engineers in Mission Control Room.
Able to effectively function and make decisions in dynamic, high-pressure environments.
Work well in a team environment as well as independently.
Experience generating post flight mission reports and other detailed formal reports.
Position requires willingness to accept changing and evolving roles & responsibilities in support of customers’ requirements and need.
Bachelors degree in a STEM field of study is required.
Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility and ability to attain special program access is required. A Secret clearance may be acceptable to start.
U.S. Citizenship required

Nice To Haves

Developmental Test and Operational Test operations experience.
Previous experience in flight testing fighter or bomber aircraft.
Experience in flight test of avionics systems, weapons, live fires and releases, and sensor testing.
Experience in Electronic Warfare and RF/IR Countermeasures.
Previous experience in aero performance/flight envelope expansion.
Previous experience as aircrew member (Pilot, EWO, NAV, etc.) is a plus but not required.
Private Pilot license is a plus but not required.
Test Pilot School Graduate a plus but not required for this mid-level FTE position

Responsibilities

Aid in development and review of ground and flight test plans and test cards
Help develop and review flight test safety plans
Oversee scheduling of resources for tests and coordinate with many engineering disciplines and outside agencies to ensure successful test execution
Lead test mission briefs as a Test Director
Lead/supervise the execution of test missions as a Test Director
Complete post-test mission reporting requirements
Other duties in-line with MTSI’s core value to “Own and Solve our Customer’s Problems.”