F-16 Flight Test Analyst

Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. (MTSI) is seeking a F-16 Flight Test Analyst in Tucson, AZ. This individual will be responsible for planning, provisioning, conducting, and reporting fast-paced, streamlined flight test operations in support of the Air National Guard Air Force Reserve Command Test Center (AATC) in Tucson, AZ, specifically for the 416th Flight Test Squadron's Operating Location A (OL-A).EW-CTF; however, all Guard and Reserve electronic warfare programs will be supported as determined by NGB and AATC.

Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. (MTSI) is seeking an F-16 Flight Test Analyst to support our team at our operations in Tucson, AZ.

Why is MTSI known as a Great Place to Work?

• 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 Ownership: 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
  • 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 tuition 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.

As a F-16 Flight Test Analyst with MTSI, you will be responsible for planning, provisioning, conducting, and reporting fast-paced, streamlined flight test operations in support of the Air National Guard Air Force Reserve Command Test Center (AATC) in Tucson, AZ, specifically for the 416th Flight Test Squadron's Operating Location A (OL-A).

Tasks and responsibilities may include but not be limited to:

• Perform developmental and operational testing, data analysis, and reporting for the latest F-16 operational flight programs and associated systems and weapons.

• Assist the OL-A Director in identifying and categorizing OFP improvement, Modernize and increase lethality for the F-16, participate in design reviews with the F-16 System Program Office (SPO) and AATC pilots/engineers, plan for flight testing, draft test plans/reports, draft test information sheets, conduct pre-mission briefs and post-mission reviews with project pilots, archive and analyze test mission data, and assist with engineering changes as required.
• Collaborate with the 416 FLTS OL-A Director, SPO personnel, industry vendors, and flight test engineers in the development of flight scenarios to efficiently and effectively collect data to determine system performance of commercial off-the-shelf systems and operational flight program improvements of F-16 systems.
• Responsible for conceptual and technical implementation and analysis of required software and hardware architecture changes while maintaining flight test data sets and merging them with qualitative data gathered during the test process.
• Responsible for post flight data review and collaboration with 309th Software Engineering Group / system vendors as required.
• Provide expertise in the following areas: developmental test planning & execution; basic aircraft/system data bus architectures to include PPD and mil-standard 1553 & Ethernet; and data analysis tools.
• Directly support AATC in the development of advanced combat systems from cradle to grave in an independent, high-energy environment and will operate in multidisciplinary teams of industry, government and military personnel consisting of engineers, analysts, scientists, pilots and other aircrew.

• Minimum 3 years' experience in operational and/or developmental system analysis, test and evaluation, and a strong desire to learn new systems / propose new ideas for F-16 systems, software, and design.
• Experience with aircraft systems/software test and development, to include software candidate proposal/selection, test plan writing, test provisioning/scheduling, test execution, data analysis, and reporting.
• Experience with common design and data analysis tools such as MATLAB.
• Must have strong verbal and written communications skills, and the ability to work in a team environment while demonstrating excellent leadership and customer interaction.
• Possess good analytic skills and be capable of operating in a multi-tasking environment.
• Possess a can-do attitude and be self-starting, ambitious, and hard-working.

Desired Skills:

• Strong background in one or more of the following:
  • data analysis tools;
  • aircraft data bus architecture design/use;
  • aircraft avionics systems;
  • weapon system performance analysis;
  • live aircraft weapon fires;
  • radar systems, and sensor testing.
  • Previous experience as an aircrew member in military aircraft is highly beneficial.

Education Requirements:

• Bachelor of Science degree in a technical discipline is required, preferably in aeronautical engineering, electrical engineering, or computer science.
• Master's degree in a technical discipline, Desired.

Travel:

• Travel expected approximately every other month with periodic two-week trips to support AATC aircraft deployments. Up to 20% travel, depending on program workload and work location.

Security Clearance:

• Active SECRET security clearance required.
• Must be eligible to obtain a TOP SECRET security clearance.
• U.S. Citizenship is required for this position.

Candidate must have a valid driver's license with an insurable driving record.

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