Instrumentation Flight Test Engineer - Journeyman, T-38

This Flight Test Engineer will perform instrumentation related activities, as well as be responsible for pre-mission planning and post-mission reporting. Responsibilities may also include test plan and test card writing. Duty location is Holloman AFB, NM.

Duties

This individual is responsible for assisting with T-38 modifications for various test programs at the 586th Flight Test Squadron. The following specific duties are anticipated:

• Creates, modifies, and reviews temporary modification packages for USAF aircraft and systems
• Performs engineering analysis (to include electrical, mechanical, thermal, and aerodynamic) and the design of modifications
• Contributes to airworthiness documentation, briefings, and engineering work
• Contribute to ground test plans, flight test plans, test cards, flight test safety plans, and other similar test artifacts under the direction of a senior engineer.
• Schedule resources for tests and coordinate with many engineering disciplines and outside agencies to ensure successful test execution.
• Lead test mission briefs and execution of test as a Test Conductor or Test Director.
• Complete post-test mission reporting requirements.
• Other duties in-line with MTSI’s core value to “Own and Solve our Customer’s Problems.”
• Full time support at Holloman AFB, NM is required.
  
  

Required

• Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience in all phases of planning, executing, and managing flight tests.
• Experience implementing or supporting implementation of temporary modifications on test aircraft--e.g., T2 mods.
• Experience with aircraft flight test instrumentation.
• Experience with avionics systems, engineering product creation and analysis.
• Experience in data analysis principles and practices as well as tools (MATLAB, python).
• Maturity and professionalism to lead the execution of a flight test missions, briefings and oversee team of discipline engineers to support Flight Test Operations.
• Work well in a team environment as well as independently.
• Experience generating test plans, flight test mission material, post-mission, and detailed final reports.
• Position requires willingness to accept changing and evolving roles & responsibilities in support of customers’ requirements and need.
  
  

Qualifications Desired

• Developmental Test or Operational Test experience.
• Experience in rapid experimentation of military aircraft.
• Experience flight test of avionics systems, weapons, live fires and releases, and sensor testing.
• Experience in Electronic Warfare and RF/IR Countermeasures.
• Experience in aero performance/flight envelope expansion.
  
  

Education Requirements

Required - Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field.

Clearance Requirements

Required - Secret

Desired - TS with SCI eligibility and ability to attain special program.

U.S. Citizenship is required

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Perks & Benefits

Vacation

New Hires Accrue 20 days of PTO and 10 Holidays per Year

Health Insurance

Zero Deductible Health Plans

Flexible Schedules

Flex Schedules

Professional Development

Up to $10,000 Annual Education/Training Reimbursement

ESOP

Funded Stock Ownership Plan

401k Match

6% 401k Match Immediate Vesting

Bonus Program

Semi-Annual Bonus Opportunity

Mentorship

Career Mentorship Programs

Why is MTSI known as a Great Place to Work?

• Interesting Work: Our co-workers support some of the most important and critical programs to our national defense and security.
• Values: 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.
• 100% Employee Owned: 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.
• Great Benefits - Most Full-Time Staff Are Eligible for:
• Starting PTO accrual of 20 days PTO/year 10 holidays/year
• Flexible schedules
• 6% 401k match with immediate vesting up to $9k annually
• Semi-annual bonus eligibility (July and December)
• Company funded Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) - a separate qualified retirement account
• Up to $10,000 in annual educational reimbursement
• Other company funded benefits, like life and disability insurance
• Optional zero deductible Blue Cross/Blue Shield health insurance plan
• Track Record of Success: We have grown every year since our founding in 1993.
  

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MTSI delivers capabilities to solve problems of global importance. Founded in 1993, MTSI today has employees at over 20 offices and field sites worldwide.

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MTSI embraces nine core values including our first core value of Employees come first. Consistent with our Core Values, we are committed to Equal Opportunity, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, military/veteran status, disability, or any other characteristics protected by applicable law. MTSI is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with physical and/or mental disabilities.