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Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. Modeling and Simulation Test Engineer in Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio
- Support and assist in developing test planning, test conduct, test processes, test reports, operation procedures, data deliverables and safety packages
- Configure the battle space, post-test reconfigurations and preparing the virtual environment with customer defined threat laydowns
- Develop and implement threat configurations, SUT configurations and weapons configurations
- Operate and act as the role of a flyer/operator within the simulation environment.
- Instruct, mentor and demonstrate to fellow flyers and engineers the threat system, operations, sensor systems, communication and navigation systems, and PVI
- Modeling and simulation support for the development, upgrade, operations and integration of constructive, non-real-time and virtual piloted simulators to the flying quality, airframe, propulsion, avionics, sensors, weapon and electronic warfare mission areas
- Engineering support for test planning working groups, design reviews and any other related testing activities
- Support development of operational training programs and department policy
- Possess recent 5th generation fighter program experience as either a pilot, test engineer or developmental engineer
- Possess subject matter expert level knowledge of fifth generation fighter aircrafts mission systems design and integration and sensors fusion through recent experience as a pilot or engineer in either a test unit (DT or OT), or developmental organization (Air Force or contractor)
- Build a detailed understanding and knowledge of Joint Simulation Environment (JSE) capabilities and limitations and use that knowledge to advise DT and OT organizations to optimize their use of the JSE
- Possess and uses excellent written and oral communication skills as well as persuasion skills to advocate for various JSE stakeholder needs
- Mentor junior employees and actively participate in their professional development
- Maintain a willingness to accept changing and evolving roles & responsibilities in support of customers' requirements and needs
- 5+ years' direct hands-on experience (salary will be competitive, based on experience) with aerospace systems, including a minimum of 1 years' experience working with 5th generation fighter aircraft or sensors fusion. Desired skills, but not required:
- Graduate of an accredited Test Pilot School
- Developmental Test and Operational Test operations experience
- Previous experience as a Military Pilot, Test Conductor or Test Director
- Experience with or knowledge of systems engineering processes and procedures
- Experience leading cross functional teams comprised of engineering, program management and technicians to successfully execute development and fielding of complex products Clearance Requirements:
- Must possess an active DoD Top Secret Clearance with the ability to obtain SCI #MTSI #LI-MS1 #Dragons 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 q