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Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. (MTSI) · 2 weeks ago

Flight Sciences Technical Expert

Beale Air Force Base, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$180K/yr - $240K/yr

10+ years exp

Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. (MTSI) is an employee-owned engineering services and solutions company specializing in high-demand technical expertise. They are seeking an experienced Flight Sciences Technical Expert to serve as a senior advisor, develop curriculum, and provide technical expertise in flight sciences education and research.

Information Technology

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Serves as the top education advisor and senior technical consultant to the TPS Commandant and the Technical Director on the Flight Sciences series of instruction

Oversees the re-integration of the X-62A VISTA into the Flight Sciences curriculum while also participating in advanced flight control and autonomy algorithm research and development

Develops curriculum content and hands-on exercises for emerging Flight Sciences topics such as increased autonomy, AI/ML controls, Collaborative Combat Aircraft control, etc

Provides the technical expertise, corporate knowledge, and long term continuity for Flight Sciences academic course material, ground instructional events (simulators, laboratories, ground test), and in-flight instructional methods taught by the USAF TPS

Defines, integrates, and implements curriculum development and strategic initiatives for a graduate-level educational program to ensure the TPS curriculum includes state-of-the-art test technology and continues to advance new concepts in flight testing and flight test education, test and safety planning, data collection and analysis, and reporting

Teaches academic courses, leads simulator and/or laboratory sessions, and conducts control room and in-flight instruction

Analyzes and evaluates a student's progress relative to syllabus objectives

Represents TPS and the AFTC as a recognized Flight Test Technical Expert at national and international symposia and conferences

Acts as technical and/or safety advisor, subject matter expert, and/or report reviewer for AFMC, DoD, NASA, other government agencies, and allied nations as required

Qualification

Flight Test ExpertiseCurriculum DevelopmentDegree in EngineeringMilitary Test Pilot School GraduateFlight Test Conductor ExperienceFAA Class II Medical CertificateTeaching ExperienceTechnical Advisor SkillsInternational Technical ExpertiseParticipation in Professional Organizations

Required

Master's Degree in Engineering

10+ years of experience in flight test

Active DoD TS/SCI eligibility is required

Ability to obtain SAP security clearance is also required

U.S. Citizenship is required

Preferred

Graduate of a military test pilot school

Prior teaching experience

Flight Test Conductor and/or Test Director experience

Be an internationally recognized flight test technical expert as evident through participation with professional organizations such as SFTE, SETP, AIAA, ITEA, etc

Ability to maintain an FAA class II medical certificate