Senior Test Engineer

• US Citizenship and a Secret Clearance required.
• BS Degree in engineering from an Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) accredited school (aerospace, mechanical, industrial/systems desired)
• 7 years of experience performing engineering duties in test, aerospace, or space systems related position (10+ years desired)
• Experience analyzing and understanding system/programmatic requirements and key performance indicators
• Experience in on-console flight test and/or ground test operations
• Ability to understand and clearly communicate space system capabilities and limitations
• Ability to integrate space systems into dedicated and partner flight tests and ground tests
• Ability to develop and communicate innovative test CONOPs tailored to each mission
• Ability to prepare pre/post-test documentation (test plans, test readiness reviews, risk reviews, etc.)
• Ability to coordinate with both internal and external agencies to maximize space system participation in relevant flight tests
• Possess the ability to plan and execute multiple tests in various stages of completion
• Possess excellent communication skills - both oral and written - and possess analytical skills to identify and mitigate risks
• Possess ability to understand, operate, and troubleshoot flight test execution equipment (situational awareness screens, communications panels, chats, etc.)
• Possess ability to understand simulation models for space systems and their integration into larger ground test and/or wargame simulation frameworks
• Coordinate pre/post-mission analysis with subject matter experts

• Experience working with Operational or Developmental Test organizations is highly desired
• Knowledge of MDA test processes and procedures (both ground and flight)
• Experience with range operations, safety, scheduling, and countdown procedures
• Proficiency in the use and integration of Microsoft Office applications

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  Interesting Work:
  
  
  
  Our co-workers support some of the most important and critical programs to our national defense and security.
  
  
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  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.
  
  
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  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.
  
  
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  Great Benefits - Most Full-Time Staff Are Eligible for:
  
  
  




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  Starting PTO accrual of 20 days PTO/year + 10 holidays/year
  
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  Flexible schedules
  
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  6% 401k match with immediate vesting up to $9k annually
  
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  Semi-annual bonus eligibility (July and December)
  
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  Company funded Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) - a separate qualified retirement account
  
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  Up to $10,000 in annual educational reimbursement
  
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  Other company funded benefits, like life and disability insurance
  
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  Optional zero deductible Blue Cross/Blue Shield health insurance plan
  




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  Track Record of Success:
  
  
  
  We have grown every year since our founding in 1993.
  
  

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.

For more information about MTSI, please visit www.mtsi-va.com