Senior Test Operations Engineer

Modern Technology Solutions Inc•Ogden, UT

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. (MTSI) is seeking a Senior Test Operations Engineer to support Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM) programs within the Air Force Nuclear Weapons Center at Hill AFB, Utah. The role supports modernization, sustainment, operation, and management of test facilities, System Integration Laboratories (SILs), and other test capabilities and equipment across the Department of War (DoW), Air Force Test & Evaluation community, and ICBM enterprise. The position leads day-to-day Test & Evaluation (T&E) operations for ICBM modernization initiatives; coordinates use of test assets, equipment, laboratories, and infrastructure; and supports the installation, configuration, testing, and validation of prototype equipment and future deployed systems. It also contributes to test capability modernization, reliability and integration improvements, system troubleshooting, and senior-leader governance and program milestone preparation. The role requires extensive DoW weapon system T&E and test capability management experience, technical or program management support experience, and Special Access Program experience. A bachelor’s degree in a relevant engineering discipline, U.S. citizenship, and an active TS/SCI clearance or eligibility are required. Regular travel of up to 20% is required.

Requirements

Demonstrated experience in DoW weapon system Test & Evaluation.
At least 7 years of experience managing test capabilities, equipment, or laboratories.
At least 10 years of technical, engineering, or program management support experience.
At least 12 months of Special Access Program (SAP) experience.
Experience transitioning technical capabilities from development into operational use.
Experience integrating hardware, software, networks, instrumentation, and test support equipment.
Ability to excel in fast-paced, collaborative environments, with demonstrated leadership capability.
Strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills; proficiency in Microsoft Office.
Bachelor’s degree in Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related discipline.
Active TS/SCI clearance or eligibility.
SSBI, SSBI-PR, Tier 5, or equivalent investigation completed within the last 5 years.
Willingness to undergo polygraph and drug screening.
U.S. citizenship.

Nice To Haves

Prior military or DoW civilian ICBM T&E experience.
Knowledge of national, DoW, and Air Force acquisition frameworks, including PPBE and requirements development processes.
Experience supporting programs across early acquisition phases, including MSA, AoA, PDR, CDR, and operational test and evaluation.
Familiarity with Air Force governance structures and warfighter requirements ecosystems.
Master’s degree.
DAU Requirements Management Level B certification.

Responsibilities

Lead day-to-day Test & Evaluation (T&E) operations supporting ICBM modernization initiatives.
Facilitate agreements for use of test assets and infrastructure across the DoW and defense industry.
Coordinate and deconflict test equipment and laboratory utilization across users and stakeholders.
Install, configure, test, and validate prototype equipment and future deployed systems.
Implement corrective actions based on engineering analysis, test findings, and customer inputs.
Translate customer T&E requirements into technical solutions and system configuration recommendations.
Support reliability improvements, integration efficiency, and system supportability initiatives.
Inform architecture advancements and modernization of test capabilities, equipment, test facilities, and System Integration Laboratories (SILs).
Troubleshoot system- and sub-component-level issues involving ICBMs, sensor interfaces, and launch subsystems.
Lead Integrated Product Team (IPT) working groups and prepare senior leaders for governance engagements.
Represent AFNWC in IPT forums and assist senior leaders with major program milestone preparation.
Advise senior leadership on capability gaps, risk assessments, and requirements-to-test traceability.