Flight Test Engineer

Overview

The successful applicant will provide Developmental Test and Evaluation (DT&E) flight test engineering for ground and flight test efforts for USSOCOM fixed wing aircraft and programs.

Responsibilities

• Provide flight test engineering expertise for USSOCOM fixed wing aircraft and weapon system development.
• Act as a Test Conductor for ground and flight test missions
• Lead and participate in flight test event planning, test execution, data management, data collection and data distribution
• Develop and review test objectives, plans, flight test cards, and other required documentation
• Coordinate and provide requirements for test venues, test assets and participants across the DOD
• Coordinate analysis activities with data analysts
• 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
• Assist in directing test operation efforts across test and operations communities to meet programmatic timelines and overcome resource and schedule challenges, as needed
• Facilitate the safety and aircraft modification coordination process
• Aid in operations and maintenance support planning with contract maintenance teams

Required Qualifications

Desired Qualifications

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.

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