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Flight Test Engineer/Test Conductor

Modern Technology Solutions, Inc.
$97,000.00 - $172,000.00 / yr
401(k)
United States, California, Edwards Air Force Base
Apr 16, 2026
Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. (MTSI) is seeking a Flight Test Engineer / Test Conductor to join our growing team at Edwards AFB in California.This position may be hired at the Associate, Career or Senior level. This individual will be responsible for planning, execution, and reporting of flight tests for military platforms as a Test Conductor. The following specific duties are anticipated: * Author and review ground and flight test plans and test cards. * Author and review flight test safety plans. * Schedule resources for tests and coordinate with many engineering disciplines and outside agencies to ensure successful test execution. * Lead test mission briefs as a Test Conductor * Lead the execution of test missions as a Test Conductor * Complete post-test mission reporting requirements. * Other duties in-line with MTSI's core value to "Own and Solve our Customer's Problems." Required: * Bachelors degree in Engineering is required. * Possess a willingness to accept changing and evolving roles & responsibilities in support of our customers' requirements and needs. * Have a reputation of being a team player and work well in a team environment, as well as independently. * Possess maturity and professionalism to lead the execution of flight test missions, briefings and oversee team of discipline engineers in a Mission Control Room. Desired: * Coursework relating to aeronautics, flight test, and/or electronic warfare capabilities * Private Pilot license * Prior experiences as a test conductor, test director, or flight test control room engineer Travel: Approximately 10-25% travel may be required. Clearance Requirements: Candidates must be able to qualify for and maintain a Top Secret clearance with special access programs. U.S. Citizenship is required This position may be filled at multiple levels depending on candidate pool.Anticipated salary depends on experience: Associate Flight Test Engineer: $97,000 - $115,000 annually Career Flight Test Engineer: $115,000 - $140,000 annually Senior Flight Test Engineer: $140,000 - $172,000 annually The pay range for this position in California is $97,000/year to $172,000/ year; 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. #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.