{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"ed81c3308215ddd2d008f09b","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/ed81c3308215ddd2d008f09b","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/ed81c3308215ddd2d008f09b","title":"Flight Test Engineer / Test Director, Bomber Programs","description":"Own Your Future.\n\nModern Technology Solutions, Inc. (MTSI) is seeking a Flight Test Engineer / Test Director, Bomber Programs to support our Edwards AFB location in Lancaster, CA.\n\nWhy is MTSI known as a Great Place to Work?\nInteresting Work: Our co-workers support some of the most important and critical programs to our national defense and security.\nValues: Our first core value is that employees come first. We challenge our co-workers to provide the highest level of support and service, and reward them with some of the best benefits in the industry.\n100% Employee Ownership: we have a stake in each other's success, and the success of our customers. It's also nice to know what's going on across the company; we have company wide town-hall meetings three times a year.\nGreat Benefits - Most Full-Time Staff Are Eligible for:\nStarting PTO accrual of 20 days PTO/year + 10 holidays/year\nFlexible schedules\n6% 401k match with immediate vesting\nSemi-annual bonus eligibility (July and December)\nCompany funded Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) - a separate qualified retirement account\nUp to $10,000 in annual tuition reimbursement\nOther company funded benefits, like life and disability insurance\nOptional zero deductible Blue Cross/Blue Shield health insurance plan\nTrack Record of Success: We have grown every year since our founding in 1993\nModern Technology Solutions, Inc. (MTSI) is a 100% employee-owned engineering services and solutions company that provides high-demand technical expertise in Digital Transformation, Modeling and Simulation, Rapid Capability Development, Test and Evaluation, Artificial Intelligence, Autonomy, Cybersecurity and Mission Assurance.\n\nMTSI delivers capabilities to solve problems of global importance. Founded in 1993, MTSI today has employees at over 20 offices and field sites worldwide.\n\nFor more information about MTSI, please visit www.mtsi-va.com.\nResponsibilities:\nThe Flight Test Engineer will serve as Test Director during flight test mission execution, as well as be responsible for pre-mission planning and post-mission reporting. Responsibilities may also include test plan and test card writing, and long-range planning.\n\nThis role is responsible for planning, execution, and reporting of flight test for the B-1, B-2, and B-52 platforms as a Test Director.\n\nThe following specific duties are anticipated:\n\nAid in development and review of ground and flight test plans and test cards\nHelp develop and review flight test safety plans\nOversee scheduling of resources for tests and coordinate with many engineering disciplines and outside agencies to ensure successful test execution\nLead test mission briefs as a Test Director\nLead/supervise the execution of test missions as a Test Director\nComplete post-test mission reporting requirements\nOther duties in-line with MTSI’s core value to “Own and Solve our Customer’s Problems.”\nQualifications:\nRequired:\n\nMinimum of 3 years of relevant experience in all phases of planning, executing and managing flight tests and a reputation of being a team player.\nMaturity and professionalism to lead the execution of flight test missions, briefings and oversee team of test control and discipline engineers in Mission Control Room.\nAble to effectively function and make decisions in dynamic, high-pressure environments.\nWork well in a team environment as well as independently.\nExperience generating post flight mission reports and other detailed formal reports.\nPosition requires willingness to accept changing and evolving roles & responsibilities in support of customers’ requirements and need.\n\nDesired:\n\nDevelopmental Test and Operational Test operations experience.\nPrevious experience in flight testing fighter or bomber aircraft.\nExperience in flight test of avionics systems, weapons, live fires and releases, and sensor testing.\nExperience in Electronic Warfare and RF/IR Countermeasures.\nPrevious experience in aero performance/flight envelope expansion.\nPrevious experience as aircrew member (Pilot, EWO, NAV, etc.) is a plus but not required.\nPrivate Pilot license is a plus but not required.\nTest Pilot School Graduate a plus but not required for this mid-level FTE position\n\nEducation:\nBachelors degree in a STEM field of study is required.\n\nClearance Requirements:\nTop Secret clearance with SCI eligibility and ability to attain special program access is required. A Secret clearance may be acceptable to start.\n\nTravel:\nApproximately 10% travel may be required\n\nU.S. Citizenship required\n\nThe pay range for this position in California is $110,000/year to $185,000/year; however, base pay offered may vary depending on established government contract ranges, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience, and other factors. MTSI also offers a full range of medical, financial, and other benefits, dependent on the position offered. Base pay information is based on market location. 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(MTSI) is seeking a Flight Test Engineer / Test Director, Bomber Programs to support our Edwards AFB location in Lancaster, CA.\n\nWhy is MTSI known as a Great Place to Work?\nInteresting Work: Our co-workers support some of the most important and critical programs to our national defense and security.\nValues: Our first core value is that employees come first. We challenge our co-workers to provide the highest level of support and service, and reward them with some of the best benefits in the industry.\n100% Employee Ownership: we have a stake in each other's success, and the success of our customers. It's also nice to know what's going on across the company; we have company wide town-hall meetings three times a year.\nGreat Benefits - Most Full-Time Staff Are Eligible for:\nStarting PTO accrual of 20 days PTO/year + 10 holidays/year\nFlexible schedules\n6% 401k match with immediate vesting\nSemi-annual bonus eligibility (July and December)\nCompany funded Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) - a separate qualified retirement account\nUp to $10,000 in annual tuition reimbursement\nOther company funded benefits, like life and disability insurance\nOptional zero deductible Blue Cross/Blue Shield health insurance plan\nTrack Record of Success: We have grown every year since our founding in 1993\nModern Technology Solutions, Inc. (MTSI) is a 100% employee-owned engineering services and solutions company that provides high-demand technical expertise in Digital Transformation, Modeling and Simulation, Rapid Capability Development, Test and Evaluation, Artificial Intelligence, Autonomy, Cybersecurity and Mission Assurance.\n\nMTSI delivers capabilities to solve problems of global importance. Founded in 1993, MTSI today has employees at over 20 offices and field sites worldwide.\n\nFor more information about MTSI, please visit www.mtsi-va.com.\nResponsibilities:\nThe Flight Test Engineer will serve as Test Director during flight test mission execution, as well as be responsible for pre-mission planning and post-mission reporting. Responsibilities may also include test plan and test card writing, and long-range planning.\n\nThis role is responsible for planning, execution, and reporting of flight test for the B-1, B-2, and B-52 platforms as a Test Director.\n\nThe following specific duties are anticipated:\n\nAid in development and review of ground and flight test plans and test cards\nHelp develop and review flight test safety plans\nOversee scheduling of resources for tests and coordinate with many engineering disciplines and outside agencies to ensure successful test execution\nLead test mission briefs as a Test Director\nLead/supervise the execution of test missions as a Test Director\nComplete post-test mission reporting requirements\nOther duties in-line with MTSI’s core value to “Own and Solve our Customer’s Problems.”\nQualifications:\nRequired:\n\nMinimum of 3 years of relevant experience in all phases of planning, executing and managing flight tests and a reputation of being a team player.\nMaturity and professionalism to lead the execution of flight test missions, briefings and oversee team of test control and discipline engineers in Mission Control Room.\nAble to effectively function and make decisions in dynamic, high-pressure environments.\nWork well in a team environment as well as independently.\nExperience generating post flight mission reports and other detailed formal reports.\nPosition requires willingness to accept changing and evolving roles & responsibilities in support of customers’ requirements and need.\n\nDesired:\n\nDevelopmental Test and Operational Test operations experience.\nPrevious experience in flight testing fighter or bomber aircraft.\nExperience in flight test of avionics systems, weapons, live fires and releases, and sensor testing.\nExperience in Electronic Warfare and RF/IR Countermeasures.\nPrevious experience in aero performance/flight envelope expansion.\nPrevious experience as aircrew member (Pilot, EWO, NAV, etc.) is a plus but not required.\nPrivate Pilot license is a plus but not required.\nTest Pilot School Graduate a plus but not required for this mid-level FTE position\n\nEducation:\nBachelors degree in a STEM field of study is required.\n\nClearance Requirements:\nTop Secret clearance with SCI eligibility and ability to attain special program access is required. A Secret clearance may be acceptable to start.\n\nTravel:\nApproximately 10% travel may be required\n\nU.S. Citizenship required\n\nThe pay range for this position in California is $110,000/year to $185,000/year; however, base pay offered may vary depending on established government contract ranges, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience, and other factors. MTSI also offers a full range of medical, financial, and other benefits, dependent on the position offered. Base pay information is based on market location. 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