Flight Test Engineer​/Test Director, Bomber Programs

Flight Test Engineer – Overview

The Flight Test Engineer will serve as Test Director during flight test mission execution, as well as be responsible for pre‑mission planning and post‑mission reporting. Responsibilities may also include test plan and test card writing, and long‑range planning. This role is responsible for planning, execution, and reporting of flight test for the B‑1, B‑2, and B‑52 platforms as a Test Director.

• Aid in development and review of ground and flight test plans and test cards
• Help develop and review flight test safety plans
• Oversee scheduling of resources for tests and coordinate with many engineering disciplines and outside agencies to ensure successful test execution
• Lead test mission briefs as a Test Director
• Lead/supervise the execution of test missions as a 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."

• Minimum of 8 years of relevant experience in all phases of planning, executing and managing flight tests and a reputation of being a team player.
• Maturity and professionalism to lead the execution of flight test missions, briefings and oversee a team of test control and discipline engineers in Mission Control Room.
• Able to effectively function and make decisions in dynamic, high‑pressure environments.
• Work well in a team environment as well as independently.
• Experience generating post‑flight mission reports and other detailed formal reports.
• Position requires willingness to accept changing and evolving roles & responsibilities in support of customers' requirements and need.

• Developmental Test and Operational Test operations experience.
• Previous experience in flight testing fighter or bomber aircraft.
• Experience in flight test of avionics systems, weapons, live fires and releases, and sensor testing.
• Experience in Electronic Warfare and RF/IR Countermeasures.
• Previous experience in aero performance/flight envelope expansion.
• Previous experience as aircrew member (Pilot, EWO, NAV, etc.) is a plus but not required.
• Private Pilot license is a plus but not required.
• Test Pilot School Graduate a plus but not required for this mid‑level FTE position.

Bachelor's degree in a STEM field of study is required.

Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility and ability to attain special program access is required. A Secret clearance may be acceptable to start.

Approximately 10% travel may be required.

U.S. citizenship required.

The pay range for this position in California is $155,000/year to $190,000/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.

• Starting PTO accrual of 20 days PTO/year + 10 holidays/year
• Flexible schedules
• 6% 401(k) 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, such as life and disability insurance
• Optional zero deductible Blue Cross/Blue Shield health insurance plan

Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. (MTSI) is a 100% employee‑owned engineering services and solutions company that provides high‑demand technical expertise in Digital Transformation, Modeling and Simulation, Rapid Capability Development, Test and Evaluation, Artificial Intelligence, Autonomy, Cybersecurity and Mission Assurance.

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.