New

Ops Research Engineer / Flight Test Engineer

Modern Technology Solutions, Inc.
401(k)
United States, Nevada, Las Vegas
Jul 11, 2026
Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. (MTSI) is seeking a Ops Research Analyst / Flight Test Engineer to join our growing team in Las Vegas, NV. This individual will be tasked to support flight test and data analysis of electronic countermeasures and aircraft survivability equipment. ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES * Develop & Maintain Custom MATLAB Tools: Design, program, and maintain data analysis tools, scripts, and automated processes in MATLAB (and/or Python) to streamline test evaluation and post-test data processing. * Multi-Source Data Analysis: Aggregate, clean, and analyze complex datasets from various disparate sources, proactively identifying and resolving data anomalies or inconsistencies. * Advanced Data Visualization: Create advanced graphical representations or dashboards to compare empirical test data against modeled data or mission criteria. * End-to-End Test Documentation: Author comprehensive flight test documentation, including test plans, test cards, data management protocols, incident logs, and final technical reports. * Test Design & Strategy: Utilize statistical analysis techniques and design of experiments methodologies to build robust test matrices and define data collection requirements based on pre-test predictive modeling. * Flight Test Execution: Active participation in the coordination, planning, and real-time execution of flight tests, including fulfilling critical control room duties. * Reporting & Strategic Recommendations: Translate complex test metrics into actionable engineering reports and briefings that outline test success/failure criteria and guide future system development. * Cross-Functional Communication: Effectively convey highly technical optical, infrared, or radar-related concepts and findings to program leadership. Education: Bachelor's degree or higher in engineering, data analytics, operations research, statistics, physics, computer science, or related STEM field Required Experience: Minimum of 2 years of related experience or masters degree with relevant internship Working knowledge of MATLAB, Python, or similar analytical tools experience is required Desired Skills: Working knowledge of current and new software database technologies to create and evaluate data Working knowledge of optical, infrared, or radar tracking systems and general flight test principles Previous experience as aircrew member (pilot, electronic warfare officer, or navigator) Proven use and deployment of AI tools to accelerate data analysis Clearance Requirements: Must be able to qualify and maintain a secret clearance.Active secret clearance preferred. Travel: Approximately 50% of overnight travel is anticipated. Candidate should anticipate and be available to travel for up to two weeks per month or more. U.S. Citizenship is required. #LI-RR1 #MTSIjobs #mtsi #LI-Onsite 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 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 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.