Senior RF Test Engineer

Modern Technology Solutions Inc•Edwards AFB, CA

8h•$155,000 - $175,000•Onsite

About The Position

MTSI is recruiting a Senior RF Test and Evaluation Engineer to support the F-35C Integrated Flight Test, which conducts Developmental Test and Operational Test for Navy and Marine Corps F-35C aircraft. The role requires an RF engineer with engineering expertise and program management experience at a supervisory level. The engineer coordinates and supervises project engineers, engineers, and technical engineers assigned to engineering projects and tasks. The position leads or performs complex engineering work with little or no guidance. It applies engineering principles to investigate, analyze, plan, design, develop, implement, test, or evaluate military weapons systems. The engineer prepares and reviews technical analyses, reports, change proposals, plans, roadmaps, schedules, test documentation, and briefings, coordinating with other task leaders as needed. The role also leads ground and flight test project teams, including planning, analysis, reporting, and resource coordination. The selected candidate will participate in or lead TPWG meetings and coordinate technology development plans, roadmaps, and reviews. The position will initially be based at Edwards Air Force Base, California, and will move to Naval Air Weapons Station Point Mugu, California, in October 2027. Relocation assistance will be provided.

Requirements

Master’s degree in a technical field and 5 or more years of engineering experience, or a bachelor’s degree in a technical field and 7 or more years of engineering experience, or an associate’s degree in a technical field and 9 or more years of engineering experience.
Demonstrated experience in an area of engineering expertise.
Active DoD Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility.
U.S. citizenship.

Responsibilities

Coordinate activities of engineers and technicians assigned to engineering projects and tasks.
Supervise project engineers, engineers, and technical engineers throughout projects and tasks.
Perform tasks with little or no guidance or lead the execution of complex tasks.
Apply engineering principles to investigate, analyze, plan, design, develop, implement, test, or evaluate military weapons systems.
Review and prepare engineering and technical analyses, reports, change proposals, and other technical documentation.
Review and edit final project or task reports, documents, and briefings, ensuring consistency in format and content with the overall project.
Draft, edit, and coordinate technology development master plans and roadmaps; support technology reviews and planning activities.
Lead and direct ground and flight test project teams, including planning, analysis, and reporting.
Ensure resources are identified and available to meet test needs.
Lead or participate in TPWG meetings supporting ground or flight test projects requiring senior-level technical support.
Draft, edit, and coordinate test plans and associated test-planning documents.