JSE​/DTTR Pilot, Red Team, 4th​/5th Gen Fighter - Part Time

Responsibilities

• Provide 40-60 hours per month of Red Air Simulated Pilot Support for the Joint Simulation Environment (JSE).
• Support as a 4th/5th Generation Fighter Pilot SME for the Next Gen Threat System (NGTS) team.
• Develop JSE Test Plans and Test Cards for event execution.
• Communicate daily with JSE customers/SME’s, JSE Development Team representatives, and supporting sub‑contractors.
• Serve as liaison between military personnel and NGTS Operators.
• Assist a software development team in creating an advanced synthetic training environment to support military technology, tactics, and training.
• Apply tactical knowledge to support scenario development for customer training objectives and test events.
• Conduct subject‑matter research, analysis, correlation, and assessment.
• Act as technical liaison to outside organizations.
• Participate in software test activities.

• Minimum 8 years of military tactical aviation experience.
• Minimum 3 years experience with 4th/5th Gen systems and operations.
• Maturity and professionalism to lead the execution of flight test missions, briefings, and interface with a team of discipline engineers in the Mission Control Room.
• Strong teamwork and independent working ability.
• Experience generating post‑flight mission reports and other detailed formal reports.
• Willingness to accept changing and evolving roles and responsibilities in support of customer requirements.
• U.S. citizenship is required.

• Minimum 3 years experience with F‑35 or F‑22 systems and operations with a focus on Aggressor tactics.
• Active or recent USAF/USN/USMC 5th Gen platform qualification.
• Certification as a USAF/USN Weapons Instructor Course, tactics instructor, test pilot school graduate, or aviator/operator with specialized qualifications and backgrounds.
• Prior experience supporting Model and Simulation efforts.
• Prior experience performing software testing.
• Prior flight simulator operations experience.
• Experience supporting Special Access Program (SAP) efforts.

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

Active Secret is acceptable to start. Ability to attain Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility and special program access is required.

Approximately one week per month (40-60 hours) to Edwards AFB.

The pay range for this position in California is $XXX.
00/hour to $XXX,.00/hour; 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.

• 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, like 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.

MTSI embraces nine core values, including our first core value of Employees come first. MTSI is committed to Equal Opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with physical and/or mental disabilities.