Flight Test Engineering Intern

Modern Technology Solutions Inc • Edwards AFB, CA

6h

About The Position

We are currently looking for a Flight Test Engineering Intern to join our team in Edwards AFB, CA.
The intern will work on projects involving T-7A Red Hawk flight test planning, coordination, execution, and reporting at Edwards AFB, CA. Join a team of MTSI, government, military, and others to work in a collaborative environment to test the United States Air Force’s new jet trainer aircraft.
The intern will begin work on projects related to flight test planning, coordination, and execution under the supervision of our team of experienced Flight Test Engineers. Duties could include test card development, safety planning, mission planning and coordination, simulator rehearsals, ground test execution, and control room monitoring. It is expected during their internship the intern will complete the pre-requisite requirements of becoming a qualified Air Force Test Center Test Conductor.

Requirements

• Studying for an Aerospace, Aeronautical, or Mechanical Engineer degree
• Interest in aviation and flight test
• Comfortable supporting multiple concurrent projects in a dynamic environment
• Experienced with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Powerpoint)
• Has a US Secret clearance (preferred) or is able to apply for a clearance with MTSI assistance
• Graduating in CY2027
• Self-motivated and able to work independently with help from experienced team members
• Must possess communication skills for interacting with other engineers/analysts and customers.
• Ability to obtain/maintain a US government security clearance.
• US Citizenship is needed for most positions.

Nice To Haves

• Private Pilot Certificate, or actively pursuing
• Some experience in programming with Python, MATLAB, C

Responsibilities

• T-7A Red Hawk flight test planning, coordination, execution, and reporting
• test card development
• safety planning
• mission planning and coordination
• simulator rehearsals
• ground test execution
• control room monitoring
• complete the pre-requisite requirements of becoming a qualified Air Force Test Center Test Conductor

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed