Infrared Test Engineer / Project Engineer

Modern Technology Solutions Inc • Las Vegas, NV

14h • Onsite

About The Position

MTSI is seeking candidates for a test engineer/project engineer with experience in flight test, project management, and infrared systems. This position will be tasked to lead and support a team of engineers and analysts responsible for onboarding a new measurement system, as well as planning and executing tests in the IR spectrum, analyzing data, and reporting results. Additional duties include managing vendor contracts and providing status reports, feedback, and recommendations to the customer. Duty locations vary, but work will be based in Las Vegas, NV. Position is for a Mid-level to Senior-Level Engineer.

Requirements

• Minimum of 7 years of relevant experience
• Understand concepts, principles, and practices of flight test and project management.
• Experience in flight testing of avionics systems and sensor testing with a clear understanding of flight test principles and discipline.
• Maintain excellent communications and analytical skills.
• Working knowledge of computer systems, software, and other engineering and management tools.
• Active Top Secret clearance with sensitive compartmentalized information (SCI) and special access program (SAP) eligibility
• U.S. Citizenship is required.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience with flight or space test, or as aircrew member (Pilot, EWO, Nav, etc.)
• Previous experience with infrared systems as well as with the ground and flight test of infrared systems.
• Experience with project management tools, MATLAB or Python, modeling software, and data analysis tools.
• Aptitude to learn new software tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead the near-term onboarding of a new measurement system, to include stand-up and integration with test facilities, development of the internal training program, and establishment of test campaigns supporting outside agencies.
• Provide long-term leadership and support to test teams and customers developing Infrared Systems test and data analysis plans.
• Provide system knowledge for mission planning of aircraft test profiles that optimize open air range test results, with a focus on infrared.
• Work well in a team environment, as well as independently.
• Accept changing and evolving roles & responsibilities in support of customers’ requirements and needs.
• Manage vendor contracts and provide status reports, feedback, and recommendations to the customer.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level