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Flight Test Engineer

Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. (MTSI)
Nellis, NV Full Time
POSTED ON 6/8/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 8/19/2026
MTSI is seeking a Flight Test Engineer at Nellis AFB, Nevada with a TS/SCI Security Clearance.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide flight test engineering expertise in support of advanced air dominance systems development.
  • Serve as a Test Conductor for ground and flight test missions.
  • Lead and contribute to test event planning, execution, data collection, management, and distribution.
  • Develop and review test objectives, plans, flight test cards, and necessary documentation.
  • Coordinate test venues, test assets, and participants across DoD organizations.
  • Collaborate with data analysts to align test analysis activities.
  • Assess the readiness of test ranges, weapon systems, and technology projects for testing, and provide recommendations to senior government representatives.
  • Schedule mission execution, manage logistics, and monitor progress and associated risks.
  • Work closely with government entities, test range organizations, and development contractors to ensure program success.
  • Support coordination efforts across test operations and program teams to meet milestones and address resource or schedule challenges.
  • Facilitate safety and aircraft modification coordination processes.
  • Assist in the planning and implementation of operations and maintenance procedures in collaboration with contract maintenance teams.

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Science.
  • 8–14 years of experience in aerospace, test and evaluation, or related technical roles.
  • Expertise in data analysis methods to optimize flight test planning and execution.
  • Eligibility to obtain and maintain a FAA Class 3 flight physical.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Expertise in avionics, mission systems, munitions systems, or communication/radar systems.
  • Familiarity with Air Force test and evaluation policies.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office products.
  • Ability to collaborate effectively in team environments as well as work independently.
  • Active TS/SCI clearance with SAP eligibility is required to support mission-critical operations.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Prior aircrew experience as a system operator, WSO, CSO, EWO, or Pilot, particularly on specialized platforms.
  • Experience serving as a Flight Test Conductor and performing on-aircraft operations.
  • Strong familiarity with operations involving major DoD test wings and ranges.
  • Active TS/SCI clearance with SAP eligibility is required to support mission-critical operations.
  • Master’s degree in engineering.
  • 10 years of aerospace, test and evaluation, or related technical work.
  • Experience preparing flight test-related documents, such as Test Plans, Methods of Test, and Flight Test Cards.
  • Proficiency in flight operations, test operations, air dominance, strike, or ISR missions.
  • Hands-on experience with instrumentation, data management, and test data analysis.

Travel: As needed basis for training, no more than once per quarter, CONUS Only

Please Note: U.S. Citizenship is required for this position, due to contract requirements.

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