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Flight Test Engineer/Test Conductor

Modern Technology Solutions
Edwards, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 6/7/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/7/2026
Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. (MTSI) is seeking a Flight Test Engineer / Test Conductor to join our growing team at Edwards AFB in California. This position may be hired at the Associate, Career or Senior level.

This individual will be responsible for planning, execution, and reporting of flight tests for military platforms as a Test Conductor.

The following specific duties are anticipated:
Author and review ground and flight test plans and test cards.
Author and review flight test safety plans.
Schedule resources for tests and coordinate with many engineering disciplines and outside agencies to ensure successful test execution.
Lead test mission briefs as a Test Conductor
Lead the execution of test missions as a Test Conductor
Complete post-test mission reporting requirements.
Other duties in-line with MTSI's core value to "Own and Solve our Customer's Problems."

Required:
Bachelors degree in Engineering is required.
Possess a willingness to accept changing and evolving roles & responsibilities in support of our customers' requirements and needs.
Have a reputation of being a team player and work well in a team environment, as well as independently.
Possess maturity and professionalism to lead the execution of flight test missions, briefings and oversee team of discipline engineers in a Mission Control Room.

Desired:
Coursework relating to aeronautics, flight test, and/or electronic warfare capabilities
Private Pilot license
Prior experiences as a test conductor, test director, or flight test control room engineer

Travel:

Approximately 10-25% travel may be required.

Clearance Requirements:

Candidates must be able to qualify for and maintain a Top Secret clearance with special access programs.

U.S. Citizenship is required

This position may be filled at multiple levels depending on candidate pool. Anticipated salary depends on experience:

Associate Flight Test Engineer: $97,000 - $115,000 annually

Career Flight Test Engineer: $115,000 - $140,000 annually

Senior Flight Test Engineer: $140,000 - $172,000 annually

The pay range for this position in California is $97,000/year to $172,000/ 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. Applicants should apply via MTSI's internal or external careers site.

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