Flight Test Engineer/Test Director, Emerging RPA and ISR Technology

Modern Technology Solutions Inc•Edwards AFB, CA

16h•Onsite

About The Position

Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. (MTSI) is seeking a Flight Test Engineer/Test Director, Emerging RPA and ISR Technology to join our growing team at Edwards Air Force Base, CA This individual will possess the ability to understand air vehicle system architecture, design and subsystems integration and mission systems avionics. They will understand and track system operation limitations and ensure test execution is accomplished within the constraints of vehicle system limitations. This individual will conduct and direct flight test missions for emerging Remotely Piloted Aircraft platforms. The selected candidate will: • Work with emerging Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance systems. • Possess an understanding of mechanical/electrical aircraft systems, sub-systems, and components to support proper test plans and data collection in flight test. • Support test program for design reviews, scheduling, liaison with test ranges, etc. • Support flight test of avionics systems, weapons, live fires, and sensor testing. • Possess maturity and professionalism to develop as a Flight Test Engineer with the long-term objective to lead the execution of a flight test missions, briefings and oversee team of discipline engineers in Mission Control Room as a Test Director. • Work well in a team environment as well as independently. • Support generation of post flight mission reports and other detailed formal reports.

Requirements

Minimum of four (4) years of relevant experience
Thorough understanding of aviation principles.
Team player and have a passion for flight test.
Strong organization skills, flexibility and the ability to adapt to responsibilities that may change and evolve, as to support the customers’ requirements and needs.
Maturity, professionalism, and the ability to interact with all levels.
Excellent written and oral communication skills, and possess a reputation of being a team player.
Bachelor of Science in a technical field or equivalent, with number of years of experience determining level of position filled.
Top Secret Clearance required.
U.S. Citizenship required.

Nice To Haves

Ten (10) years of relevant experience.
Experience in a mission control room as a flight Test Conductor or Test Director.
Experience with USAF test and safety planning processes.
Experience in Electronic Warfare and RF/IR CM.
Experience with Air to Air and Air to Ground weapons
Experience as aircrew member (Pilot, EWO, NAV, etc.)
Experience in Mission Systems and/or Aero Performance/Flight Envelope Expansion and Vehicle Subsystems performance is a plus.
Private Pilot license is a plus but not required.

Responsibilities

Work with emerging Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance systems.
Possess an understanding of mechanical/electrical aircraft systems, sub-systems, and components to support proper test plans and data collection in flight test.
Support test program for design reviews, scheduling, liaison with test ranges, etc.
Support flight test of avionics systems, weapons, live fires, and sensor testing.
Possess maturity and professionalism to develop as a Flight Test Engineer with the long-term objective to lead the execution of a flight test missions, briefings and oversee team of discipline engineers in Mission Control Room as a Test Director.
Work well in a team environment as well as independently.
Support generation of post flight mission reports and other detailed formal reports.