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Test Engineer - Manufacturing Production

Modern Technology Solutions, Inc.
401(k)
United States, California, Palmdale
Nov 14, 2026
Position Summary Seeking a Test Engineer - Manufacturing Production to support advanced U.S. Air Force flight test programs focused on rapidly delivering new capabilities. This individual will help modernize and accelerate government flight test processes, develop innovative testing approaches, and serve as a key technical advisor to both the Air Force program office and contractor teams. The role requires deep expertise across the full flight test lifecycle, including test planning, test execution, risk assessment, airworthiness/flight worthiness, mission assurance, data analysis, and test reporting. The successful candidate will be comfortable operating in highly visible DoD programs, collaborating across government and industry teams, and traveling to test ranges in support of flight operations. Responsibilities: Your essential job functions will include but may not be limited to: Breakdown USG test barriers to accelerate capability delivery Generate new approaches to overall test program (driven by unique program need of rapid test execution) by using knowledge of how to tailor/modify existing test processes. Provide test engineering expertise to both U.S. Air Force program office and contractor. Collaboratively create test plans, coordinate test planning, and perform data collection and analysis of flight test results. Assist contractor with creation of developmental and operational flight test processes. Assist contractor with execution of flight test efforts at applicable test ranges. Assist contractor and U.S. Air Force program office and contractor with test safety planning and execution. Provide test engineering expertise to the contactor and U.S. Air Force and make technical recommendations. Assist with identifying and mitigating technical, cost, and schedule risks to projects. Generate documents, briefings, roadmaps, and planning materials to support the customer mission. Work closely with program managers, lead project engineers, and program teams. Up to 20% travel in support of test events and technical exchange meetings. Qualifications Required: Demonstrated performance thinking outside the box of traditional test policies and processes. At least 10 years' experience with flight test engineering, planning, and execution of cutting-edge capabilities. Thorough knowledge of Air Force flight test instructions and policy. Experience in execution of Government flight test processes, to include test requirements derivation, design of experiments, test planning, test plan writing, risk assessment, flight worthiness, and mission assurance. Demonstrated performance in flight test execution. Experience developing high-level project/work plans. Clear and effective oral and written communications skills. Must work well within a team environment to identify and apply best practices. Education: Education: Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related technical field. A Master's degree in a similar field is highly desired. Desired skills:* Graduate of military test pilot school (USAF, USN, etc) Clearance Requirements:* Active DoD Secret Clearance #LI-DB1 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.