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AC-130J Flight Test Engineer

Modern Technology Solutions, Inc.
tuition reimbursement, 401(k)

2591 Eglin Boulevard (Show on map)
Jul 16, 2025
Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. (MTSI) is seeking a AC-130J Flight Test Engineer at Eglin AFB, FL. The successful applicant will provide Developmental Test and Evaluation (DT&E) flight test engineering for ground and flight test efforts in support of US Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) AC-130J aircraft and other Fixed Wing programs. Tasks will include: * Act as a Test Conductor for ground and flight tests of AC-130J and other weapon systems * Develop test planning documentation, including Test Plans, Methods of Test, and Flight Test Cards * Analyze data and write mission test reports * Facilitate the safety coordination process * Support government efforts to meet programmatic timelines and overcome resource and schedule challenges * Support operational training efforts as required Responsibilities: Provide flight test engineering expertise for USSOCOM weapon system development. * Support and participate in flight test event planning, test execution, data management, data collection, and data distribution * Develop and review test objectives, test plans, and other required documentation * Provide requirements for test venues and test assets * Prepare test cards and checklists and coordinate post mission data analysis activities * Apply technical expertise to assess test range, weapon system, or technology project readiness for testing and advise senior test personnel on test readiness * Support preparation of mission execution schedules, logistics coordination, and track status and risk * Interface with other government and range organizations and development contractors * Strive to meet programmatic timelines and overcome resource and schedule challenges, as needed * Facilitate the safety of the test execution process Qualifications: Required Qualifications: * Bachelor of Science degree in engineering or science and 6 years of engineering/technical experience * 5+ years in test and evaluation, aerospace duties, and related technical work * Ability to obtain and maintain a FAA Class 3 flight physical * Excellent written and oral communication skills * Experience/knowledge of avionics/mission systems, munitions systems, and/or comm/radar systems * Working knowledge of Air Force T&E policies * Proficiency with Microsoft Office products * Ability to work well in a team environment as well as independently * Active Secret Clearance Desired Qualifications: * Experience working with or within the 96 Test Wing at Eglin AFB, FL * Active Top-Secret clearance * Test Pilot School Graduate * Master of Science degree in engineering and 10 years of engineering/technical experience * 5+ years in test and evaluation, aerospace duties, and related technical work * Experience preparing flight test documents, including Test Plans, Methods of Test, and Flight Test Cards * Experience serving as a Flight Test Conductor and performing on-aircraft operations * Experience in flight operations, test operations, SOF, Air Dominance, Strike, or ISR Experience preparing flight test documents * Instrumentation, data management, and data analysis experience #LI-DB1 #MTSI Jobs Interesting Work: Our co-workers support some of the most important and critical programs to our national defense and security. 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. 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. Great Benefits - Most Full-Time Staff Are Eligible for: Starting PTO accrual of 20 days PTO/year + 10 holidays/year Flexible schedules 6% 401k match with immediate vesting Semi-annual bonus eligibility (July and Decemeber) Company funded Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) - a separate qualified retirement account Up to $10,000 in annual tuition reimbursement Other company funded benefits, like life and disability insurance Optional zero deductible Blue Cross/Blue Shield health insurance plan 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 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.