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Instructor Flight Test Engineer - Subject Matter Expert (SME) - Full-time/Part-time

Modern Technology Solutions, Inc.
$XXX,0000/annually to $XXX,000/annually
tuition reimbursement, 401(k)
United States, California, Edwards Air Force Base
Jul 16, 2025
The following specific duties are anticipated:
  • Instruct on aerospace vehicle performance, flying qualities, systems, and flight test management, including ground and airborne conduct of flight test.
  • Teach curriculum topics to include aircraft flying qualities & flight test techniques, augmented flight control systems, stores testing & structures, limit cycle oscillations & flutter, aircraft departure from controlled flight, military standards evaluations, first flight test & evaluation, avionics integration, and human factors.
  • Other duties in-line with MTSI's core value to "Own and Solve our Customer's Problems."
Required:
  • Minimum of 15 years of relevant experience in all phases of planning, executing, and managing flight tests and a reputation of being a team player.
  • Experience running missions from a Mission Control Room.
  • Experience Instructing Undergraduate or higher-level curriculum.
  • Maturity and professionalism to lead the execution of a flight test missions, briefings and oversee team of discipline engineers to support Flight Test Operations.
  • Work well in a team environment as well as independently.
  • Experience generating test plans, flight test mission material, post-mission, and detailed final reports.
  • Position requires willingness to accept changing and evolving roles & responsibilities in support of customers' requirements and need.
Qualifications Desired:
  • USAF Test Pilot School Graduate
  • Developmental Test experience
  • Experience Instructing Flight Test Engineers at either USAF TPS, Navy TPS, National TPS, or USAFA
  • Experience with IADS
Education Requirements:
Required - Master's degree in a STEM field.
Desired - PhD in a STEM field.
Travel:
Travel up to 10% may be required for this position.
Clearance Requirements:
Secret clearance is required.
U.S. Citizenship is required
The pay range for this position in California is $XXX,0000/annually to $XXX,000/annually; 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.
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  • 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.


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