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Infrared (IR) Test Engineer / Analyst

Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. (MTSI)
Las Vegas, NV Full Time
POSTED ON 5/5/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/18/2026
MTSI is seeking candidates for a test engineer/analyst with experience in Infrared (IR) testing and analysis. This position will be tasked to lead and support a team of engineers and analysts responsible for planning, executing tests and analyzing data in the infrared spectrum then report the results. Additional duties include managing vendor contracts and providing status reports and recommendations to the customer. Analyze and evaluate mission data and report results, and provide feedback to the customer.

Duty locations vary, but work will be based in Las Vegas, NV.

Responsibilities

  • Infrared Spectrum: Provide Subject Matter Support to test teams and customers developing Infrared Systems test plans and data analysis plans.
  • Develop and optimize use of infrared capabilities to assess aircraft survivability.
  • Software design and support to mission planning: develop tools to support pre-mission planning data development and real-time re-planning automation.
  • Air Operation Analysis: Provides expert guidance and oversight on Infrared analysis both in a model and simulation environment and in an open-air test environment.
  • Mission Planning: Provide Infrared system knowledge of outside effects (environmental impacts) on mission planning for aircraft test profiles to optimize open air range test results.
  • Work well in a team environment as well as independently
  • Position requires willingness to accept changing and evolving roles & responsibilities in support of customers’ requirements and needs.

Required Experience

  • Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience
  • Must understand concepts, principles, and practices of infrared testing and analysis
  • Experience in flight testing of avionics systems and sensor testing with a clear understanding of flight test principles and discipline
  • Excellent communications and analytical skills; working knowledge of computer systems, software, and current modeling tools

Desired Skills/Experience

  • Previous experience as aircrew member (Pilot, EWO, NAV, etc.)
  • Experience with MATLAB and data analysis tools / Aptitude to learn new software tools

Education Requirements

  • Bachelor of Science (engineering, math, computer science, or physics)
  • Master’s degree (engineering, math, computer science, or physics)

Travel Requirements

5-10% TDY travel may be required

Clearance Requirements

Current Active Top-Secret clearance required (SCI Eligibility Required)

US Citizenship is required.

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