What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mid-Level Flight Test Engineer position at Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. (MTSI)?
Responsibilities
- Provide flight test engineering expertise to cruise missile weapon system development
- Act as Test Director for instrumentation and data collection assets
- Lead and participate in flight and ground test event planning, test execution, data management, data collection and data distribution
- Develop and review test objectives, plans and other required documentation
- Coordinate and provide requirements for test venues, test assets and participants across the DOD community
- Prepare countdown checklists, supporting test planning products and coordinate analysis activities.
- Apply technical expertise to assess test range, weapon system or technology project readiness for testing and advise senior government personnel on test readiness
- Prepare mission execution schedules, logistics coordination and track status and risk
- Interface with other government and range organizations and development contractors
- Required Skills:
- Bachelors of Science degree in engineering or science
- 5-10 years of related experience
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office products with emphasis on MS Project and/or any other scheduling programs
- Experience supporting a Test Director and/or supporting on-console operations
- Experience with submarine operations
- Experience with nuclear weapon system testing
- Active Secret Clearance
- Knowledge and understanding in advanced weapon system development and design
- Proven track record working with weapon system teams focused on integration and testing
- Demonstrated ability to lead and coordinate multiple and complex test support assets
- Skilled in preparing briefings and comprehensive documentation
- Proficiency in preparing mission/test/flight readiness reviews and briefing material for senior leadership decision
- Experience with NNSA and CNWDI programs
- Experience in preparing mission execution checklists and countdown documents
- Active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility
- Masters of Science degree in engineering