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Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. (MTSI) · 18 hours ago

Flight Test Engineer

Tucson, AZ

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

5+ years exp

Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. (MTSI) is seeking a Flight Test Engineer to support the Air National Guard Air Force Reserve Command Test Center in Tucson, AZ. The role involves planning and conducting flight test operations for the F-16, including test planning, data analysis, and collaboration with various stakeholders.

Information Technology

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Assist the OL-A Director in identifying Operational Flight Program changes to modernize and increase lethality for the F-16

Accomplish studies on viability, participate in design reviews with the F-16 program office and AATC pilots/engineers

Plan for flight testing, draft test plans/reports, draft test information sheets, conduct pre-mission and post-mission briefs and mission reviews with project pilots

Archive and analyze test mission data and assist with candidate adjustments and engineering changes as required

Work closely with the 416 FLTS OL-A Director, various system program offices, and industry vendors to implement commercial/government off-the-shelf and developmental improvements to F-16 systems

Responsible for technical implementation of required software and hardware architecture in coordination with the efforts of AATC government and program office personnel

Provide expertise in the following areas: operational and developmental test planning & execution (particularly in the fighter aircraft environment); test plan formulation; basic aircraft/system data bus architectures to include PPD and mil-standard 1553 & Ethernet; and data analysis tools

Develop an understanding of the operation and tactical applications of the above systems and their interfaces

Directly support AATC in the development of advanced combat systems from cradle to grave in an independent, high-energy environment and will operate in multidisciplinary teams of industry, government and military personnel consisting of engineers, analysts, scientists, pilots and other aircrew

Must have a can-do attitude and be self-starting, ambitious, and hard-working

Qualification

Flight test engineeringData analysis toolsAircraft data bus architectureMATLABTest plan writingAnalytical skillsTeam leadershipVerbal communicationWritten communicationSelf-starter

Required

Minimum 5 years' experience in practical engineering or test and evaluation

Strong desire to learn new systems and propose new ideas for F-16 systems, software, and design

Experience with all phases of aircraft test and development, to include change proposal/selection, test plan writing, design of test, test provisioning/scheduling, test execution, data analysis, and reporting

Experience with common design tools and data analysis tools such as MATLAB

Strong ability to work in a team environment with demonstrated leadership and customer interface skills

Good analytical skills and be capable of operating in a multi-tasking environment

Strong verbal and written communication skills; a background in special access programs is highly desired

Valid driver's license with an insurable driving record

B.S. in a technical discipline is required, preferably in aeronautical/aerospace engineering, electrical engineering, or computer science

Active Secret security clearance required

Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance and meet eligibility requirements for Special Access Program (SAP)

U.S. Citizenship is required for this position