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Flight Test Engineer

Modern Technology Solutions, Inc.
401(k)
United States, Alabama, Huntsville
Aug 22, 2026
We are seeking a highly skilled and mission-oriented Flight Test Engineer to join our elite team supporting the U.S. Army Space and Missile Defense Command (SMDC) Test Execution Team. In this role, you will deliver critical test planning, coordination, and execution expertise for a diverse portfolio of high-priority external programs, including cutting-edge cruise and hypersonic weapon system developments. Working in a fast-paced joint environment, you will bridge the gap between developmental contractors, major DoD test ranges, and senior military leadership to ensure our nation's next-generation strategic capabilities are rigorously tested, validated, and deployed safely and effectively. Responsibilities: Provide specialized flight test engineering expertise to advanced weapon system development programs, with a focus on cruise and hypersonic systems. Act as Assistant Test Director for instrumentation, telemetry, and critical data collection assets. Participate in comprehensive flight test event planning, execution, and data management (collection and distribution). Review test objectives, plans and other required documentation. Coordinate and provide requirements for test venues, test assets and participants across the DOD community. Develop and maintain multiple program level Integrated Master Schedules. Prepare countdown checklists, supporting test planning products and coordinating analysis activities. Support mission execution team training events 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 Qualifications: Bachelor of Science degree 5-15 years of related experience Excellent written and oral communication skills Proficiency with Microsoft Office products with emphasis on MS Project and/or any other scheduling programs Active Secret Clearance Required Experience: Proven experience preparing flight test briefings, readiness reviews, and formal decision-supporting documentation for senior leadership. Direct experience developing detailed mission execution checklists and countdown documentation. Desired Experience: Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, Physics, or a related STEM discipline. Experience authoring and coordinating Universal Documentation System (UDS) packages, including Program Requirements Document (PRD) and Operation Requirements (OR). Experience testing at major test ranges to include but not limited to Pacific Missile Range Facility (PMRF), Cape Canaveral Space Force Station (CCSFS), Reagan Test Range (RTR), Point Mugu Sea Range (PMSR), and White Sands Missile Range (WSMR). Desired Qualifications: Active Top Secret clearance Experience serving as a Test Director and performing on-console operations #LI-AS1 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.